STEM Stories & News

Cathy Irvine at Irvine Prairie dedication

Dedication celebrates the expansion of Irvine Prairie

On Friday, June 9 the University of Northern Iowa celebrated the expansion of Irvine Prairie near Dysart. 
Man and woman working at computers

UNI offers computer science professional development for hundreds of educators

Approximately 300 educators from all around Iowa will gather on the UNI campus in June for a week of computer science professional development.
Bethany Van Dusseldorp in front of her research

Taking a closer look

UNI biology student Bethany Van Dusseldorp tackled a unique research project that meets at the intersection of art and science.
Greg Moklestad with $3,000 check

UNI alum receives STEM Teacher Award

Greg Moklestad didn’t always dream of being a teacher. But after receiving a STEM Teacher Award, it’s clear he made the right decision.
Seven UNI geography students in front of the Red Rock Ampitheater

UNI geography students selected to present at American Association of Geographers Annual Meeting

Graduate and undergraduate students in geography join geographers from around the world to examine pathways toward more just geographies at the annual conference on March 23-27 

Seven UNI geography students standing in front of Red Rock Ampitheater

Winfred Afeaneku holding large check for $250

Programmed for success – UNI student finds opportunity building mobile apps

As a junior computer science major at UNI, Winfred Afeaneku is working to develop a mobile app and has presented his research on several occasions. 
Child builds ramps and pathways at Cedar Valley STEM festival

For the first time, Cedar Valley STEM Festival is coming to UNI-Dome

Excitement over all things science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) will abound on March 21 when UNI hosts the Cedar Valley Family STEM Festival.
UNI Day at the Capitol in Des Moines very successful

UNI Day at the Capitol in Des Moines very successful

Faculty, staff, students and alums from the University of Northern Iowa gathered at the Iowa State Capitol on Feb. 14 to celebrate the many ways UNI's programs, facilities and resources support the education of future generations, as well as industry and workforce needs across the state. 
UNI is first in the world with newest synthetic human anatomy models, offering students opportunities for hands on learning

UNI is first in the world with newest synthetic human anatomy models, offering students opportunities for hands-on learning

UNI was the first school in Iowa, and one of the first in the nation, to use synthetic cadavers - also known as  syndavers - in its classrooms, and has since become a model for other institutions across the state when it comes to integrating the use of syndavers into its programs.
Student standing in front of computer system with arms crossed

UNI obtains state-of-the-art high performance computing system

In an effort to keep up with the growing need for high performance computing services across campus, UNI has purchased an HPC system.