Welcome to the January issue of the CLAS Research Resource newsletter!
I hope you enjoy these articles highlighting CLAS researchers, scholars, and artists, their exciting work, and the many new building projects that will help move forward our research mission.
Also, stay tuned for an announcement of a new webinar series this spring from the CLAS Grant Support Office covering how to apply for and manage external grants and contracts at the University of Iowa.
As always, don’t hesitate to connect if I can help. Best wishes for a productive spring semester!
Joshua Weiner Associate Dean for Research and Infrastructure Professor of Biology College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Check out this extensive list of grant opportunities available internally and externally. Deadlines are approaching quickly for several listings. CLAS Grant Support Office maintains this list and its staff are happy to help if you have questions or need support.
CLAS is a powerhouse of research, discovery, and creativity. That is reflected in the grants our faculty and staff receive as they work to advance scholarship in their areas of study. Please congratulate members of our community on their recent awards.
The ongoing and upcoming projects will provide updated, improved, and enlarged spaces for faculty and students to pursue their research, scholarship, and creative activity.
The Grant Support Office added and updated information on the CLAS Resource website to better serve researchers and streamline this process of applying for grant funding.
The consortium brings together faculty working across departments in the areas of war, genocide, or ethnic and political violence to facilitate collaboration and exchange of knowledge.
Matt Dannenberg studies ecosystem responses to climate change, especially changes in the water cycle due to climate change. He recently received three grants to further his research and teaching. Learn more about his work.
Eric Hunter, professor and chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, is working with researchers across the university and the country to create healthier vocal environments for teachers and enhance classroom learning.
CLAS works with the Office of the Vice President for Research, Office of the Provost, and other university centers to invest in the humanities disciplines. Learn about the support for funding, services, time, and visibility.
James Wo studies why some places have disproportionate amounts of crime. Wo, who is a researcher affiliate at the Center for Social Science Innovation, wants to understand how the physical and social environment can be used to reduce crime.
CLAS faculty are doing amazing work. Learn more about the research and creative projects of Jovana Davidovic, associate professor in the Department of Philosophy; Thalassa Raasch, assistant professor in the School of Art, Art History, and Design; and Yu-Hsiang Wu, professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.
