Articles from September 2026
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CLAS shops help ideas take shape across the University of Iowa and beyond
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Glass, electronics, engineering, and machine shops support everything from scientific research to art installations.
The ‘Iowa Idea’ takes flight in Iceland
Monday, September 28, 2026
University of Iowa students took an ambitious art-and-science course into the field in Iceland, where high-altitude balloon launches tested their technical skills, creative instincts, and ability to work across disciplines in unpredictable conditions.
Jupiter uses surprisingly complex system to fend off particles from sun
Thursday, September 24, 2026
A CLAS-led research team in a new study has reported the most detailed observations to date of the bow shock at Jupiter, our solar system's gas giant.
UI students build technology for global neutrino experiment
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Work underway inside the University of Iowa Spaceflight Laboratory will eventually become part of one of the world’s largest particle physics experiments.
Onel Receives DOE Award to Advance Next-Generation Particle Detection Technology
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Professor Yasar Onel has received a research award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for his project, "Development of Secondary Emission Calorimetry." The award will support the development of a first-of-its-kind secondary emission calorimeter that combines ultra-fast timing, high precision, and exceptional radiation resistance for applications in particle physics and advanced medical imaging.