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Nuclear & Particle Physics Seminar - Dr. Stephen Meighen-Berger; Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Iowa

Monday, September 21, 2026 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Van Allen Hall
Nuclear & Particle Physics Seminar
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Mathematical Physics Seminar - Professor Yannick Meurice; Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Iowa

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Van Allen Hall
Mathematical Physics Seminar

Maker Break: Fold Into Fall – An Origami Leaf Craft

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 11:30am to 1:00pm
Sciences Library
Drop in anytime for a fun, themed craft that takes just 10–20 minutes and explore your creativity.
Astrophysics & Space Physics Seminar - Sanjay Chepuri, Ph.D.; Rice University promotional image

Astrophysics & Space Physics Seminar - Sanjay Chepuri, Ph.D.; Rice University

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Van Allen Hall
Astrophysics & Space Physics Seminar

Creating Citations with EndNote

Thursday, September 24, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Seamans Center
Build your scholarly toolkit with this workshop on citation management with EndNote.
Nuclear & Particle Physics Seminar - Professor Vincent Rodgers; Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Iowa promotional image

Nuclear & Particle Physics Seminar - Professor Vincent Rodgers; Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Iowa

Monday, September 28, 2026 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Van Allen Hall
Nuclear & Particle Physics Seminar
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Public Observing Night - Van Allen Observatory

Friday, October 2, 2026 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Van Allen Hall

Please join the University of Iowa Physics and Astronomy department as we use the Van Allen Observatory and small telescopes to tour the fall sky. To attend this Astronomy observation session, follow the signs in Van Allen Hall to the east elevator to reach the roof.

AI and Literature Discovery

Thursday, October 15, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Seamans Center
Build your scholarly toolkit with workshop on AI-powered literature discovery.
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Public Observing Night - Van Allen Observatory

Friday, October 16, 2026 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Van Allen Hall

Please join the University of Iowa Physics and Astronomy department as we use the Van Allen Observatory and small telescopes to tour the fall sky. To attend this Astronomy observation session, follow the signs in Van Allen Hall to the east elevator to reach the roof.

Graduate & Professional Students: Let's Do Lunch!

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Sciences Library
Bring your academic interests to the table and engage with fellow graduate and professional students in a casual, supportive environment.
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Public Talk on AI-driven Science

Thursday, October 22, 2026 7:00am to 8:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Public Talk on AI-driven Science
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American Physical Society Prairie Section Meeting PSAPS 2026

Thursday, October 22 to Saturday, October 24, 2026 (all day)
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
PSAPS provides the Physics and Astronomy community with an opportunity to present on a wide range of topics, participate in professional development activities, and networking events. PSAPS will feature invited talks from researchers across the region and contributed talks from undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers.
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American Physical Society Prairie Section Meeting PSAPS 2026

Friday, October 23 to Saturday, October 24, 2026 (all day)
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
PSAPS provides the Physics and Astronomy community with an opportunity to present on a wide range of topics, participate in professional development activities, and networking events. PSAPS will feature invited talks from researchers across the region and contributed talks from undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers.
American Physical Society Prairie Section Meeting PSAPS 2026 promotional image

American Physical Society Prairie Section Meeting PSAPS 2026

Saturday, October 24, 2026 (all day)
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
PSAPS provides the Physics and Astronomy community with an opportunity to present on a wide range of topics, participate in professional development activities, and networking events. PSAPS will feature invited talks from researchers across the region and contributed talks from undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers.

Maker Break: Make your own spooky Homecoming button!

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 11:30am to 1:00pm
Sciences Library
Drop in anytime for a fun, themed craft that takes just 10–20 minutes and explore your creativity.

Data Management

Thursday, November 5, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Seamans Center
Build your scholarly toolkit with a workshop on research data management.

Graduate & Professional Students: Let's Do Lunch!

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Sciences Library
Bring your academic interests to the table and engage with fellow graduate and professional students in a casual, supportive environment.

Maker Break: DIY Cozy Hand Warmers

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 11:30am to 1:00pm
Sciences Library
Drop in anytime for a fun, themed craft that takes just 10–20 minutes and explore your creativity.

Maker Break: Coasters and Cookies

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 11:30am to 1:00pm
Sciences Library
This event is a free drop-by event with no registration required!
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