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2025 Quick Pitch Challenge
Thursday, January 23, 2025
The Office of Undergraduate Research Quick Pitch Challenge (QPC) is a communication competition that challenges undergraduate students to present their research or creative work to a general audience in three minutes. Participants from all majors and areas of study are invited to showcase their work on campus. The final competition is April 9th!
Iowa Space Grant Consortium Scholarship Opportunities Now Open
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Are you a student interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math? The Iowa Space Grant Consortium supports scholarships for over ten students. Interested? Click here to see which program fits your needs and eligibility requirements. Both applications are due on June 9th and require faculty letters.
RIC Student Experience: Hiruni Sumanasiri
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Click here to read about RIC's 2025 Student Speaker, Hiruni Sumanasiri!
Applying State-of-the-Art AI to 3D Lung Imaging
Monday, April 7, 2025
Help evaluate one of three cutting-edge AI methods aimed at improving segmentation of pulmonary structures from 3D chest CT scans. Click to read more about the methods and how to get involved.
KANI Interdisciplinary Climate Science and Engineering Summer Camp
Monday, April 7, 2025
The University of Iowa is hosting a two-week, paid summer camp/mini-internship focused on advancing undergraduate students’ knowledge in weather prediction, local weather intelligence assessment, and resilience in agricultural communities. This immersive program, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s EPSCoR program (award #2420405.), will provide hands-on training and exposure to cutting-edge technologies to 40 students.
Upcoming Deadlines and Events
SURF - April 30th, 2025