| | Fall 2024 Newsletter
The Iowa Sciences Academy is home to a range of programs that support the success of undergraduate students interested in research and scientific communication. Through ISA programs, students have access to hands-on research, professional development, and scientific outreach opportunities. We strive to build a strong community of students, staff, and faculty that value diversity in the sciences.
Click on the article titles to view the complete articles. | | | | Building Belonging through the ISA Peer Mentoring Program
The ISA Peer Mentoring Program has been at the heart of fostering community and belonging among undergraduate researchers; this fall has continued to enhance this culture with 14 ISA participating students as mentors and mentees.
Pictured above: ISA mentorship participants Bhoomika Shettigar, Evie Ellison, Luke Hawkins, Riley McCoy, Natalie Kehrli, Ainsley Rothgeb, Damien Deanda, Lily Schaefer, and Mariam Nawar. | | | From Marshalltown to Mentorship: Dr. Tyler Bell’s Journey in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Tyler Bell, Ph.D., an assistant professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Iowa, has a story that resonates with many first-generation college students.
Pictured above: Dr. Tyler Bell and Lee Flores. | | | | Spotlight on Iowa Sciences Academy Students
The Iowa Sciences Academy (ISA) is renowned for offering students meaningful support, helpful resources throughout their college careers, and hands-on research opportunities. Today, we feature two students who have thrived within the ISA community.
Liz Barroso: A Passion for Research and Community
Lily Schaefer: Bridging Science and Compassion
Pictured above: Liz Barroso and Lily Schaefer. | | | Welcoming New Students to the UI-LSAMP Program
During the 2024 fall semester, the UI Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (UI-LSAMP) Program was excited to welcome four new members: Kylee Harford (Environmental Sciences), Yamam Hussein (Neuroscience), Riley McCoy (Biomedical Sciences), and Mariam Nawar (Biomedical Engineering). These new students join our returning students Waad Abdella (Biochemistry & Molecular Biology), Sunny Fieser (Neuroscience), and Bhoomika Shettigar (Neuroscience).
Pictured above: LSAMP student Bhoomika Shettigar presenting at SURC. | | | | Science Alliance Internship Program: Fostering Future Scientists
The Iowa Sciences Academy (ISA) is proud to welcome 20 students into the Science Alliance Internship Program for the 2024-2025 academic year. This program is designed for first- and second-year students who are committed to conducting paid undergraduate research, engaging in ISA events while enrolling in a relevant course each semester.
Pictured above: Science Alliance student Eddie Sandoval presenting at FURF. | | | Latham students create profile piece and podcast
Fourteen students from
| | | | UI-MARC Fellowship Program: Empowering Future Researchers
The UI-MARC (Maximizing Access to Research Careers) Fellowship program, funded by the NIH, is dedicated to supporting the academic and personal success of junior and senior University of Iowa students who are committed to pursuing a PhD or combined M.D./Ph.D. program after graduation.
Pictured above: UI-MARC seniors present at the ISA Scholar Symposium on December 7, 2024. | | | The deadline for priority consideration into the program is February 10, 2025.
For more information see our ISA website or contact us at UI-ISA@uiowa.edu. | | | |
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