STEM Stories & News

Students practice surveying for construction management

What is construction management and what can you do with that degree?

Earning a construction management degree sets you up for a lucrative, in-demand career. But what is it? Keep reading to find out!
Electrical engineering student at UNI

What does an electrical engineer do? And other common questions about this in-demand role.

Here are some of the basics you should know if you’re researching what an electrical engineer does and how you can become one!
group photo of the physics students at APS summit

UNI physics students take their research to the global stage

Nine undergraduate physics students from UNI recently had the unique experience of presenting original research and engaging with some of the brightest minds in physics at the American Physical Society Global Physics Summit in Denver, Colorado.
UNI student conducting data analysis

University of Northern Iowa launches curriculum on artificial intelligence

The University of Northern Iowa is launching new academic programs designed to prepare students for careers in one of the fastest-growing and most transformative areas of today’s workforce, artificial intelligence.
Mehmet Aydin and Austin Wildeboer pose for the camera

UNI metal casting students featured in national series promoting manufacturing careers

The series aims to generate excitement about manufacturing careers and highlight programs preparing the next generation of industry leaders. "It’s really getting that hands-on experience, and the University of Northern Iowa is doing a great job of that.”
Katie Nedwick reading a book to a young child in front of a green screen

Carver Trust grant expands educational technology in UNI’s TEACH Studio

A $130,000 grant will support the continued development of the UNI TEACH Studio, an innovative learning environment advancing how future educators are prepared to serve Iowa’s PreK–12 schools.
 Daniel Chapilliquén working on computer

From Peru to a UNI engineering degree

When Daniel Chapilliquén arrived on campus at the University of Northern Iowa, he brought with him years of engineering preparation, international perspective and the ambition to build solutions that solve real-world problems.
Two engineers in manufacturing facility

What does a manufacturing engineer do? Read this to find out!

Are you wondering what a manufacturing engineer does or how you can become one? We've got everything you need to know!
Student working on equipment in the Applied Engineering Building

WATCH: This UNI student found her home in engineering

Something is always happening in the Applied Engineering Building on UNI’s campus. Just ask Maddie Hageman, a manufacturing engineering technology and technology management student.
Students readying robots for competition

UNI prepares to host annual FIRST Robotics Regional competition

The University of Northern Iowa will welcome more than 2,000 students, mentors and coaches to campus March 26–28 for the 2026 FIRST Robotics Competition Iowa Regional, the state’s premier high school robotics event.