STEM

Hour of Code participants with certificates

UNI helps demystify coding by hosting Hour of Code event

The Hour of Code will return to UNI for a third time on Nov. 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Schindler Education Center. 
Joshua Sebree in Wind Cave National Park

Award to purchase new spectrometer will propel Wind Cave research forward

UNI students will be able to use a new spectrometer in their research at Wind Cave National Park, thanks to a professor's competition win.
Patrick Fier, Merck scientist and UNI alum, to speak on developing new medicines

Patrick Fier, Merck scientist and UNI alum, to speak on developing new medicines

The University of Northern Iowa Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry will welcome Patrick Fier to speak as part of this year’s Leland Wilson Lecture Series. Fier will present “The Importance of Organic Chemistry in Developing New Medicines” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, in the Lantz Auditorium in McCollum Science Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
Halloween House

UNI to host 'Halloween House' for children and their families

The University of Northern Iowa will be hosting "Halloween House" on Oct. 28 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in McCollum Science Hall.
Child playing with wooden block toys

Panther Products collaboration teaches young students STEM and UNI students real-world job skills

The Iowa Regents’ Center for Early Developmental Education leverages the expertise of Panther Products to create STEM programs for teachers across Iowa.
WATCH: UNI’s biochemistry major turns one student’s passion into a career in STEM

WATCH: UNI’s biochemistry major turns one student’s passion into a career in STEM

A biochemistry degree from the University of Northern Iowa will set you on the path to success. If you’re on track to becoming a physician, you’ll be in great company since our biochemistry graduates have a 100% medical school acceptance rate. Hear from student Emma Pelligrino about her experiences in the program.
science ed

Newly-renamed Yager Science Education Resources and Outreach center provides resources to students and teachers across Iowa

Demonstrating a deep commitment to the field of science education, UNI’s Science Education Resource Center has touched the lives of countless students and teachers across Iowa since it was founded in 1978. Now, the center will continue on its mission under a new name: Yager Science Education Resources and Outreach. 
microscope

Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust awards $213,000 to UNI for new microscopes

Earlier this year, the UNI Department of Biology received a $213,000 grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust, which was used to purchase new microscopes outfitted with real-time imaging technology.