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JPEC Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition winners

Winners announced in the John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellowship Alumni Michal Brzus and Emmanuel Akor both received $500.

Portrait of Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellow Vishuka Pathirana

Organic chemistry with an entrepreneurial outlook

Monday, April 28, 2025

Vishuka Pathirana, a second-year doctoral student in chemistry at the University of Iowa, addresses global issues by starting at the molecular level.

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Carver College of Medicine GAP Fund awards $85,000 to five faculty and staff teams

Friday, March 28, 2025

The Carver College of Medicine GAP Fund has awarded a total of $85,000 to five faculty and staff teams to advance the development of innovative medical devices and health software.

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From Metalworking to Medical Innovation: The Journey of Protostudios Prototype Engineer, Mike Sneller

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

When you first step into a prototyping lab, you might not expect to find an artist at the helm. But at Protostudios, Prototype Engineer Mike Sneller has proven that a fine arts background can be a powerful catalyst for medical innovation.

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Bringing nurses’ innovations to life

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Iowa Nurse Innovators, a program within the University of Iowa Office of Innovation, empowers inventive nurses to create solutions improving patient safety, workflow efficiencies, and effectiveness in hospitals across the state.

Robert Cargill Cities of the Bible Online Course

Bible & Archaeology launches online course, The Cities of the Bible

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

In this online course, Dr. Cargill provides learners with a tour of key cities and their representative peoples that made the greatest impact on the composition of the Bible.

Media Highlights

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UI Nurse Innovators Program helps nurses turn workarounds into products for industry

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

A little-known, not-taught facet of the nursing profession is the art of the workaround – taking something that isn’t working in the situation and making it fit for whatever the patient or fellow staff members need.

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Iowa City medtech startup earns state support for lung-monitoring device

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Iowa City-based LSF Medical Solutions, LLC is among a handful of early-stage companies receiving state funding support from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board, following approvals granted May 16.

Nurse Innovators highlighted on IPR's River to River

Saturday, May 10, 2025

In celebration of National Nurses Month, River to River on Iowa Public Radio featured the Iowa Nurse Innovators program—highlighting how nurses across the state are driving change from the bedside.

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Past Events

Digging Into Easter

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm

The James Theater

Join University of Iowa Classics Professor Dr. Robert Cargill and the Bible & Archaeology team for “Digging Into Easter,” an in-depth exploration into the history of Holy Week. In addition to the live talk, guests can join the B&A team for a reception and a live Q&A following the presentation. Sponsored by the University of Iowa Office of Innovation, "Digging Into Easter" is an educational event with no partisan or political agenda. Learn more + purchase tickets ($10 general admission, $5...

Iowa Nurse Innovators Seminar and Pitch Competition

Thursday, November 14, 2024 1:00pm to 5:00pm

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Join us for the 2024 Iowa Nurse Innovators Seminar and Pitch Competition, where seasoned nurse innovators will share their stories, and emerging nurse innovators will pitch their ideas! The event will feature a keynote by Abby Hess, a Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Researcher, and Intrapreneur from Cincinnati, Ohio, a roundtable with graduates of the Iowa Nurse Innovators program, and a pitch competition. The competition will conclude with an awards ceremony and networking. Agenda: • Keynote: 1...

Lunch & Learn: Mental Health and You

Thursday, October 10, 2024 12:15pm to 1:00pm

UI Bioventures Center

Head to Toe: The Ripple Effect of Mental Health on the Body The University of Iowa Research Park is hosting a free informational session exploring the balance between mental health and physical health. Join the presentation and discussion where we will: Examine data on the impact of mental health on physical health conditions Recognize signs of mental health impacting physical health and overall wellness Review strategies to improve mental and physical wellness Session is free to attend...