After #ShutDownAcademia, #ShutDownSTEM, and #Strike4BlackLives on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, there is a need to continue education and action about anti-racism. The CEO of American Association for the Advancement of Science, publisher of the journal Science, said that “When we hold up a mirror to the scientific enterprise, we see that it’s not only politiciansContinue reading “Antiracism Resources for the Sciences”
Category Archives: Biology
Anyone can listen with a scientific ear!
In his newest book, Birdsong for the Curious Naturalist, Donald Kroodsma invites us to listen to bird sound not simply to make a quick species identification, but to listen “for deeper understanding of each singing bird,” encouraging us to think scientifically about birds through their songs by posing our own questions about the behavior weContinue reading “Anyone can listen with a scientific ear!”
All are invited to Sciences Library Trivia Night!
All are welcome to join the Sciences Library for Trivia Night at 5 PM central on Fridays through July 10th! We will use Zoom and Kahoot, so join Zoom on your computer to see the trivia questions and use the browser on your smartphone to input your answers. We will do two rounds of questionsContinue reading “All are invited to Sciences Library Trivia Night!”
Do You Hear What I Hear?
The pandemic has found some of us out taking more walks than usual. In some places human noise has subsided and it’s possible to hear more nonhuman sound than usual. Perhaps you’re hearing more bird sounds and wonder what they are. Donald Kroodsma, an authority on bird vocal behavior, believes that “seeing bird sounds” isContinue reading “Do You Hear What I Hear?”
National DNA Day
Saturday, April 25 is National DNA Day, which commemorates the 1953 publication in the journal Nature of scientific papers by James Watson, Francis Crick, Maurice Wilkins, Rosalind Franklin, and colleagues that described the molecular structure of DNA. National DNA Day, which was first celebrated in 2003 by the National Human Genome Research Institute, also markedContinue reading “National DNA Day”
Sciences Library Trivia Night on Fridays!
Hawkeyes, join the Sciences Library for Trivia Night on Fridays, April 24th to July 10th at 5 PM! The trivia will be led by student emcees Madison and Mason. The questions will be from various subjects such as science, arts & literature, history, pop culture, and sports. We will use Zoom and Kahoot, so joinContinue reading “Sciences Library Trivia Night on Fridays!”
Eagles Eye Hawkeyes at Iowa River Landing
Many Iowans are aware of the Bald Eagles that nest in Decorah. But believe it or not there is an active eagle’s nest only a stone’s throw away from the University of Iowa main campus. And it is so accessible to viewing that most in the area will never have a better opportunity to viewContinue reading “Eagles Eye Hawkeyes at Iowa River Landing”
Sciences Library Trivia Night
Hawkeyes, join the Sciences Library for Trivia Night on Friday, April 17 at 5 PM! The trivia will be led by student emcees Madison and Mason. The categories will be science, arts & literature, history, pop culture, and sports. We will use Zoom and Kahoot, so join Zoom on your computer to see the triviaContinue reading “Sciences Library Trivia Night”
National Poetry Month: Science Edition
National Poetry Month: Science Edition It’s National Poetry Month, so if you would like to explore poetry about science and take a break from the uncertainty of life living through COVID-19, then you have come to the right place. All of the poetry listed below relates to science, including biology, chemistry, earth & environmental sciences,Continue reading “National Poetry Month: Science Edition”
Yeast of the Dead (Part 1 of Rising Together: Yeast & Humankind)
Ancient Egyptian rulers are famously known for their elaborate preparations for the afterlife. But it appears that one of their contemporaries may have exceeded their most ardent expectations to return to life, thanks to the efforts of a team that includes Richard Bowman, a University of Iowa doctoral candidate in biology. The remarkable Saccharomyces cerevisiaeContinue reading “Yeast of the Dead (Part 1 of Rising Together: Yeast & Humankind)”