Articles from September 2019

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Keep Moving Forward!

Wednesday, September 11, 2019
ITS Custom Solutions & Integrations' is pleased to announce their improved SiteNow service, which has been rebuilt from the ground up using the latest from the open-source community to be more stable and secure than ever before. SiteNow offers much of the same functionality that made it popular on campus while sprinkling in new features site owners have been asking for.
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Creating opportunities for teachers to excel in STEM, computer science

Monday, September 9, 2019
The University of Iowa College of Education’s drive to prepare the best teachers doesn’t stop at graduation. Mark McDermott, clinical professor in science education, is helping current educators become better computer science and STEM teachers. Mark McDermott In the summer of 2019, McDermott taught a computer science pilot course to help fill the need for computer science teachers in schools. The...
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Hoffman brings expertise in quantitative methods to College of Education

Thursday, September 5, 2019
Lesa Hoffman, a new professor in the UI College of Education Educational Measurement and Statistics program, wants to bring quantitative methods to more people.
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"Where Do You Work" Wednesday: Andrew Davis

Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Andrew Davis, associate principal and activities director at Prairie Point Middle School in Cedar Rapids, is this week's Where Do You Work Wednesday feature.
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Croft recognized for lifetime commitment to gifted children

Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Laurie Croft, clinical professor in the University of Iowa College of Education’s Belin-Blank Center, has been selected to receive the 2019 Distinguished Service Award from the National Association for Gifted Children.
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IMRF helps to fund faculty research efforts

Wednesday, September 4, 2019
The Iowa Measurement Research Foundation has awarded four faculty members with grants to assist in their research.
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Bevins honored with a 2019 Outstanding Staff Award

Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Bobbie Bevins, academic/clinical program management specialist in the Department of Teaching and Learning, has been selected as a recipient of a 2019 University of Iowa Outstanding Staff Award. The University of Iowa Outstanding Staff Award is given to six staff members who have made outstanding accomplishments and contributions that have significantly benefited the university. UI Staff Council...
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King joins College of Education as assistant professor in special education

Tuesday, September 3, 2019
As a new assistant professor, Seth King seeks to answer big questions in special education.