Articles from August 2026

University of Iowa researchers have detailed the workings of the brain's information hub, called the frontoparietal cortex. The colored areas in this illustration show frontoparietal regions tracking uncertainty when participants encounter changes to associations they previously learned. Image courtesy of Kai Hwang lab, University of Iowa.

UI researchers reveal deeper workings of brain’s information hub

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
In a new study, CLAS researchers demonstrate how the frontoparietal cortex handles uncertainty in decision-making and organizes and coordinates responses in the brain and body.
Photo of Sophia Brownd, a senior majoring in psychology with a certificate in aging and longevity studies at the University of Iowa. Nine CLAS students completed internships abroad in summer 2026.

11 UI students awarded Dr. Ken Magid Scholarship to intern abroad

Thursday, August 6, 2026
Undergraduate students participate in internships abroad in summer 2026, thanks to support from the Dr. Ken Magid Scholarship. The fund was established by the late Linda Baker (BA English ’68) in memory of her former mentor, author and child behaviorist Dr. Kenneth Magid.
A pair of binoculars sits on top of a birdwatching book outdoors. CLAS University of Iowa researchers from psychology and the School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability, Christopher Brochu and Ed Wasserman, share how birds and other creatures have unlocked discoveries in their fields.

How three Iowa scientists find inspiration in the natural world

Thursday, August 6, 2026
CLAS researchers Christopher Brochu and Ed Wasserman share how birds and other creatures have unlocked discoveries in their fields.
Amy Hernandez, a junior majoring in counseling and behavioral health services with a minor in psychology, is studying abroad in fall 2026 on the Wells in Florence program in Italy.

4 University of Iowa students awarded Leona Zaharis Scholarship to study abroad

Monday, August 3, 2026
Four University of Iowa students have been awarded the Leona Zaharis Scholarship to support their study abroad experiences in summer and fall 2026.