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Hamann comments on safety of kids bicycling to school
An article about kids riding bicycles to school as part of a group "bike bus" includes commentary from Cara Hamann, CPH associate professor of epidemiology. While safety concerns are valid, Hamann says generally "the benefit of cycling outweighs the risks." (Washington Post - subscription required) Published June 6, 2024
Nominate a student or postdoc for downtown banner campaign
The University of Iowa community is invited to nominate outstanding undergraduate, grad student, and postdoctoral researchers for the 2025 Dare to Discover downtown banner campaign. Nominations are due no later than Thursday, Sept. 5. Published June 4, 2024
CERT Fellowship accepting applications
The Environmental Health Sciences Research Center at the University of Iowa is pleased to announce the Community Engagement and Research Translation (CERT) Fellowship. Funding of up to $10,000 is available to facilitate community engaged and translational research related to environmental health. It is open to faculty, post-docs, and graduate students at the University of Iowa! Applications are due Aug. 15. Published June 4, 2024
Semprini studies incentives for dental visits
A new study from Jason Semprini, a postdoctoral researcher in the College of Public Health, examines whether a special waiver from a public insurance program incentivizes people to visit the dentist. Published June 4, 2024
How to apply for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a program offered by the U.S. Department of State that enables students who are currently receiving or will receive a Federal Pell Grant to study abroad during their undergraduate experience. Read about one student's scholarship experience and advice. Published June 4, 2024
Video: Mason McCulley’s internship leads to a career path
Hear how Mason McCulley's summer internship conducting industrial hygiene assessments helped him decide to pursue a graduate degree and career in industrial hygiene. Published June 4, 2024
Willard receives University of Iowa Eight Over 80 Award
The 2024 UI Eight Over 80 awardees recently were honored at an event celebrating their impact on Iowa and beyond. CPH alumna and former MPH field practice coordinator Pam Willard (79PMEH) was honored for her contributions. Published May 23, 2024
Alumnus Joe Kippley named public health director
Joe Kippley (12MHA) has been named the next public health director for the city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Published May 22, 2024
Video: Alumnus Nate Savage on the importance of experiential learning
Internships and experiential learning opportunities provide our students with hands-on training and open doors to their future careers. Recent grad Nate Savage's (23MPH) internship with Johnson County Public Health led to his job there as an emergency preparedness planner. Published May 21, 2024
Apply to be an IPHPRP Policy Fellow
The Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy (IPHPRP) is now taking applications for the Policy Fellow Program. Apply by Aug. 9, 2024. Published May 21, 2024