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HawkSci Lit Book Club at the Sciences Library
Mar 09 2022

Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve and/or Ruin Everything (HawkSci Lit Book Club)

Posted on March 9, 2022March 30, 2022 by Laurie Neuerburg
Would you like to discuss a book written by one of our Iowa City Darwin Day speakers? Join the HawkSci Lit Book Club at the Sciences Library to discuss the delightful and witty book: Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve and/or Ruin Everything.
 
This book was co-authored by Dr. Kelly Weinersmith, featured speaker at Iowa City Darwin Day 2022, and Zach Weinersmith, author of the webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal.
 
Thursday, April 7, 2022
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Sciences Library 3rd floor
120 Iowa Ave
 
This event is free & open to the public. Zoom link available upon request.
 
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Laurie Neuerburg in advance at 319-467-0216 or laurie-neuerburg@uiowa.edu
Posted in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Events, Geosciences, Math, PhysicsTagged Iowa City Darwin Day, science lit, science literature, tech, technologies
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Jan 18 2022

Welcome back, Hawkeyes!

Posted on January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 by Laurie Neuerburg

Welcome back, Hawkeyes! We hope that you had a nice break, and we’re glad that you are back! Keep our Hawkeye community safe by getting your free COVID-19 vaccinations and booster if you have not done so yet.

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Courtesy: National Human Genome Research Institute https://www.genome.gov/about-genomics/fact-sheets/Understanding-COVID-19-mRNA-Vaccines

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Books, Articles, Laptops, and More

You can search InfoHawk+ to find books, articles, and other resources at the UI Libraries, and you can contact a sciences librarian to get expert help to use our resources.

We now have laptops that you can check out! Visit the Sciences Library Service Desk to check out a laptop. Laptops circulate for 3 days or for 3 weeks, depending on how long you need to use them.

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Study Spaces

The Sciences Library offers a variety of study spaces that are available to you! If you are looking for a good place to study, we have study spots that include computer stations, study carrels, study booths, and large tables for group work. The Sciences Library is located at 120 Iowa Ave.

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Sciences Library Spring 2022 Hours

The Sciences Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM for the spring semester. The Sciences Library is closed on Saturdays.

Sciences Library Spring 2022 Open Hours. Monday through Thursday: 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM. Friday: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Sunday: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Study Help for BIOL 1411: Foundations of Biology

If you are taking BIOL:1411 Foundations of Biology, then you can take advantage of free study help with our Sciences Library Student Mentors!

Drop-in Tutoring for Foundations of Biology

  • Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays, & Thursday 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Ask to meet with the student mentor at the Sciences Library Service Desk.

Group Study Sessions for Foundations of Biology

  • Sundays, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. The student mentor will lead a session to review material from the week’s lectures. This is located in room 102 at the Sciences Library.
  • Sundays, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The student mentor will provide help with lab content. This session will be held in room 102 at the Sciences Library.

Foundations of Biology Study Help at the Sciences Library

Posted in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Databases, Environmental Sciences, Events, Geosciences, Math, PhysicsTagged laptops, research help, study spaces
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Oct 21 2021

Congratulations to the Lord of the Rings Trivia Grand Prize Winner!

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Laurie Neuerburg

Congratulations to the Lord of the Rings Trivia Grand Prize Winner! We were pleased to present the book Middle-earth from Script to Screen: Building the World of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit to Nick, an undergraduate student at the University of Iowa and enthusiastic Lord of the Rings fan. Nick was excited to receive and start reading the book, which contains over 1,000 images of scenes from the films and behind-the-scenes stories.  Watch a video of Nick accepting the grand prize at the Sciences Library!

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Posted in Events, ExhibitsTagged grand prize winner, Lord of the Rings, LOTR
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Sep 08 2021

Tree Tour & Talk at the Sciences Library

Posted on September 8, 2021September 8, 2021 by Laurie Neuerburg

Image of trees along the Iowa River

Join Arborist Andy Dahl for a tree talk and tour at the Sciences Library! This program will be held on Friday, October 1, 2021. The tree talk will begin at 2:00 PM on the 3rd floor of the Sciences Library. There will be a short break at 2:45 PM for light refreshments. The walking tour of campus trees will begin at 3:00 PM at the Sciences Library. This program is free and open to the public. The Sciences Library is located at 120 Iowa Ave.

Tree Talk & Tour at the Sciences Library
120 Iowa Ave, Iowa City
Friday, October 1, 2021
• 2:00 PM: Tree talk located on the 3rd floor of the Sciences Library
• 2:45 PM: Break for light refreshments
• 3:00 PM: Walking tour of campus trees starting at the Sciences Library

The Arbor Day Foundation has designated the University of Iowa as a Tree Campus Higher Education institution, and the University of Iowa campus grounds are recognized as an arboretum by ArbNet, a professional network of arboreta and tree professionals. The University of Iowa campus showcases over 8,000 trees representing over 330 species.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Laurie Neuerburg at 319-467-0216 or laurie-neuerburg@uiowa.edu.

Posted in Biology, Environmental Sciences, EventsTagged arboretum, campus trees, trees
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Aug 23 2021

Welcome to the Fall 2021 semester, Hawkeyes!

Posted on August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 by Laurie Neuerburg

Welcome to the fall 2021 semester, Hawkeyes! We are happy to have you back on campus in-person this fall! You can find the Sciences Library located between Phillips Hall and the Biology Building on Iowa Ave.

Open Hours

  • Monday through Thursday: 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Photo of study booths and tablesStudy Spaces

  • Computer stations
  • Study carrels for individual use
  • Booths with USB and outlets for phones and computers
  • Large tables and large mobile monitors for group work

Find Books, Articles, and More

  • Meet with a sciences librarian in a one-on-one research consultation 
  • Search InfoHawk+ to find books, articles, and other resources the UI Libraries has that you can use online or check out & take home
  • You can request that the Sciences Library purchase something that we don’t have
  • Request a book or article that we don’t have at the UI Libraries through Interlibrary Loan
  • Ask Sciences Library staff for help

COVID-19 Safety

  • Use our hygiene stations stocked with disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer
  • You are encouraged to wear a face mask and get your free covid-19 vaccination, if you haven’t yet, to help keep our campus safe
  • Our book stacks are open so feel free to peruse the shelves!

Image of Lord of the Rings swords, banner, and plaqueLord of the Rings

  • Check out our display of swords and other replicas from the Lord of the Rings movies to celebrate their 20 year anniversary!

Have a great semester! We’re glad to have you at the Sciences Library!

Posted in Events
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Jul 26 2021

Lord of the Rings Films: 20 Years On

Posted on July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 by Laurie Neuerburg
Image of Lord of the Rings swords, banner, and plaqueVisit the Sciences Library to see our display of Lord of the Rings movie replicas and enter our Trivia Contest. The display will be up through September. Get all 10 questions right in the Trivia Contest to win a small prize. Winners will be entered into a drawing for a larger prize. The contest is open to all through Fri, Aug 20, 2021. The Sciences Library is located at 120 Iowa Ave in Iowa City and open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
 
The following Lord of the Rings books and DVDs are available for check out at the UI Libraries!
  • The Lord of the Rings, the Fellowship of the Ring (DVD, 2001)
  • The Lord of the Rings, the Two Towers (DVD, 2003)
  • The Lord of the Rings, the Return of the King (DVD, 2004)
  • The Lord of the Rings (DVD release of 1978 animated film)
  • The Lord of the Rings. Pt. 1. The Fellowship of the Ring; Pt. 2. The Two Towers (Print Book)
  • The Hobbit, or, There and Back Again (Print Book)
  • The Annotated Hobbit: The hobbit, or, There and Back Again (Print Book)
  • The Art of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien (Print Book)
  • Journeys of Frodo: An Atlas of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings (Print book)
  • Leaving Rivendell: Selected Songs and Poems from the Lord of the Rings (Streaming Audio)
  • The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy: One Book to Rule Them All (Ebook)
  • The Lord of the Rings: Gollum: How We Made Movie Magic (Print book)
  • The Music of the Lord of the Rings Films : A Comprehensive Account of Howard Shore’s Scores (Print Book and CD)
  • The Film book of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the rings : over 130 pictures from the Fantasy Films presentation of The Lord of the rings, Part one, with a text based on the film script (Print book)
  • Studying the Event Film : The Lord of the Rings (Print book)
Posted in Events, ExhibitsTagged Lord of the Rings, LOTR, Middle Earth, Tolkien
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Mar 15 2021

Discover Iowa’s Birds: Intro to Birding

Posted on March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 by Laurie Neuerburg

Discover Iowa's Birds: Intro to Birding. Join Iowa birder Linda Rudolph to learn how to get started with birding on campus and beyond! Thursday, April 8, 2021. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT. Free Online Program. https://tinyurl.com/IAbirds

Join Iowa birder Linda Rudolph to learn how to get started with birding on campus and beyond!  This is a free online program that will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT. All are welcome! To attend, go to https://tinyurl.com/IAbirds or https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/99752137081 

Linda Rudolph is a Coralville resident. She is a transplanted New Yorker, who retired from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as an inpatient clinical pharmacist. Since retirement she has become an active local birder. Linda currently serves in the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union as the Iowa Birds List Serve Co-Administrator. When she isn’t hiking local areas, she enjoys international travel for birdwatching. Linda has currently seen over 3,400 bird species.

Find the Sciences Library’s Kent Ornithology Collection, Birds of the World, Sibley Field Guides, and more birding books and resources on our birding guide.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Laurie Neuerburg at 319-467-0216 or laurie-neuerburg@uiowa.edu.

Posted in Biology, EventsTagged birding, birds, Birds in Iowa, Iowa birding, Iowa birds
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Feb 04 2021

Groundhog Day 2021: Anticipating a beautiful & bright spring!

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Laurie Neuerburg
Groundhog prepares to feast on an acorn
Image credit: Groundhog prepares to feast on an acorn by Ladycamera. 22 October 2011.

While there is no consensus among groundhogs this week about exactly when spring will arrive, there is the reminder that spring will come, and as Punxsutawney Phil would like us to know, “you’re looking forward to one of the most beautiful and brightest springs you’ve ever seen.” Check out the table below to see how groundhogs all over North America have faced (or not faced) their darkest shadows to bring us their prediction! Under the column “2021 Prediction,” you can find a link to an article or video of these famous whistle pigs and other prophetic creatures making their most recent forecast!

Name Location 2021 Prediction
Punxsutawney Phil Punxsutawney, PA 6 more weeks of winter
Bay Beach Bobbie Green Bay, WI Early spring
Staten Island Chuck Staten Island, NY Early spring
Holtsville Hal Long Island, NY Early spring
Malverne Mel Long Island, NY Early spring
Dunkirk Dave Dunkirk, NY Early spring
Milltown Mel Milltown, NJ Early spring
Phoebe the Hedgehog Manchester, CT 6 more weeks of winter
Buckeye Chuck Marion, OH Early spring
Woodstock Willie Woodstock, IL Early spring
Murray the Groundhog Alton, IL Took the day off?
Unadilla Bill Unadilla, NE Final prediction of early spring before retirement
Shubenacadie Sam Nova Scotia, Canada Early spring
Fred La Marmotte Val d’Espoir, Quebec, Canada Early spring
Wiarton Willie Wiarton, Ontario, Canada His prediction was replaced by a fur hat toss this year
Greta the Groundhog Chimney Rock, NC 6 more weeks of winter
Queen Charlotte Charlotte, NC 6 more weeks of winter
Sir Walter Wally Raleigh, NC Early spring
‘Stumptown Phil’ aka Filbert the beaver Portland, OR 6 more weeks of winter
Mojave Maxine the tortoise Palm Desert, CA Early spring

The 1993 film Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray is on DVD for checkout at the UI Libraries!

Posted in Biology, Environmental Sciences, EventsTagged Groundhog Day, groundhogs, whistle pigs, woodchucks
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Jan 28 2021

Iowa City Darwin Day 2021

Posted on January 28, 2021February 2, 2021 by Laurie Neuerburg

Iowa City Darwin Day celebrates the benefits of science for humanity, and all are invited to celebrate this year by attending virtual talks by prestigious scientists! All Iowa City Darwin Day events are free and open to the public.

Erich Jarvis’ talk “Evolution of Brain Pathways for Vocal Learning and Spoken Language” will be on Friday, February 12 at 12 PM CST. Erich Jarvis is a professor and head of the Laboratory of Neurogenetics of Language at the Rockefeller University. He uses song-learning birds and other species as models to study the molecular and genetic mechanisms that underlie vocal learning, including how humans learn spoken language. He chairs the international Vertebrate Genomes Project which studies how species are genetically related and how unique characteristics evolve. Jarvis also collaborates on a project to generate a new human pangenome reference that will represent over 90% of genetic diversity.

Dr. Jarvis is the 2002 recipient of the National Science Foundation Alan T. Waterman Award and was awarded the Director’s Pioneer Award by the National Institutes of Health in 2008. He received the NIH Director’s Transformative Research Award in 2019

Charmaine Royal’s talk “Race, Genetics, and Health” followed by a panel discussion will be on Friday, February 19 at 4 PM CST.

Charmaine Royal is a 2020 Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professor. She is Associate Professor of African & African American Studies, Biology, Global Health, and Family Medicine & Community Health at Duke University. She is also core faculty in the Duke Initiative for Science & Society, senior fellow in Kenan Institute for Ethics, and faculty in the Social Science Research Institute where she directs the Center on Genomics, Race, Identity, Difference and the Center for Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation. Dr. Royal’s research, scholarship, and teaching focus on ethical, legal, and social issues in genetics and genomics, particularly the intersection of race and genetics and its policy implications and practical interventions.

Panelists:
UI Professor of History Mariola Espinosa
UI Visiting Professor of Law Phoebe Jean-Pierre
Dr. Brian Donovan , BSCS
Moderator: UI Associate Professor of Law Anya Prince

Race Genetics and Health. Friday February 19 4:00 PM CST

Posted in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Events, Geosciences, Math, Physics, Research DataTagged Charmaine Royal, Erich D. Jarvis, Iowa City Darwin Day
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Jun 04 2020

Pride Month Virtual Book Display

Posted on June 4, 2020June 4, 2020 by Laurie Neuerburg

Enjoy a book safely at home during the novel coronavirus pandemic to celebrate Pride Month! Also, UI Pride 2020 offers Pride at Home kits containing fun activities to do at home!

Cover image of KaramoCover image of We are everywhereCover image of Sister OutsiderCover image of Brown White Black

Students, staff, and faculty may request that a print book from the University of Iowa Libraries be mailed to their residence. To make the request, sign into InfoHawk+ using your HawkID, find the book, and choose “Request Physical Item.” You can find more books than shown in the Virtual Book Display in InfoHawk+ by searching on keywords in InfoHawk+ such as gays, lesbians, transgender, biography, fiction, essays, history, or literature. If you would like assistance, contact Laurie Neuerburg (laurie-neuerburg@uiowa.edu).

The UI Libraries supports anti-racism and amplifying the voices of marginalized people.

Explore more books on our Pride Month Virtual Book Display!

Posted in EventsTagged LGBTQIA, Pride Month, queer2 Comments

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