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?? Advance your invention and entrepreneurial journey ?? The E-Team Program by VentureWell Accelerator supports student ventures with up to $25,000 in grant funding, entrepreneurship training, mentorship, national recognition, and networking opportunities. Applications now open. Sign up to receive updates about the E-Team Program: https://buff.ly/yiPJ5aZ https://buff.ly/vX7Qssp #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #StudentVentures #GrantFunding #Mentorship University of Iowa Office of Innovation University of Iowa Graduate College University of Iowa Mechanical Engineering University of Iowa Center for Advancement The University of Iowa - College of Engineering University of Iowa University of Iowa Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

How are you celebrating Pi day? ?? Happy Pi Day! ?? Today resembles 3.14159, the common approximation of Pi (π). Pi is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, essential for calculations involving circles, cylinders, spheres, and ellipses. https://buff.ly/q4XWLZc #PiDay #Mathematics #Pi #Constant #CircleMath

?? Funding opportunity: Exciting news! The National Institutes of Health has announced a funding opportunity to enhance early diagnosis of treatable genetic conditions in newborns. This initiative will explore incorporating Whole Genome Sequencing into public health Newborn Screening programs across multiple state labs. ???? #Genetics #PublicHealth #NewbornScreening #NIH University of Iowa The University of Iowa College of Nursing University of Iowa Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology University of Iowa Molecular Medicine Graduate Program University of Iowa Graduate College University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine University of Iowa College of Pharmacy University of Iowa College of Public Health https://buff.ly/lGwZB9Z

Did you know that the discovery of Vitamin K was made through an experiment with chickens? ?? https://buff.ly/4hOavlB

Our team has been actively engaging with various departments and programs across campus to share insights on intellectual property and technology commercialization, as well as careers in tech transfer. This week, Licensing Associate Abbey Schnell delivered an informative presentation at the BME seminar on Monday. She will also be presenting to graduate students and postdocs in the Biochemistry department this Wednesday. Contact one of our licensing team members here if you'd like us to talk at your event: https://lnkd.in/gUUHGXng

Calling all University of Iowa faculty, graduate students, and research staff! Are you looking to take your research beyond the lab and into the real world? The NSF I-Corps program, in partnership with the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, is offering a four-week virtual workshop designed to help you explore the commercialization potential of your innovations. What to expect: ? Guidance from experienced entrepreneurs across business, healthcare, technology, and biomedical fields ? A structured path to apply for advanced NSF I-Corps programs, including a $50,000 national stipend ? A virtual format that fits your schedule Next cohort: ?? Fridays, April 4–May 2, 2025 ?? 9-11 a.m. (CT) via Zoom Don't miss this opportunity to gain entrepreneurial skills, connect with industry mentors, and take the next step in translating your research into real-world impact! ?? Learn more & apply here: https://buff.ly/RMDCHDk Questions? Contact Shannon Henderson at [email protected] #IowaJPEC #NSFICorps University of Iowa Center for Social Science Innovation University of Iowa Office of Undergraduate Research University of Iowa Graduate College University of Iowa Office of Innovation John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center at The University of Iowa IIHR Engineering Services Iowa Technology Institute University of Iowa Mechanical Engineering University of Iowa Center for Advancement The University of Iowa - College of Engineering University of Iowa University of Iowa Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering The University of Iowa College of Nursing University of Iowa Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology University of Iowa Molecular Medicine Graduate Program University of Iowa Molecular Medicine Graduate Program University of Iowa Neuroscience Graduate Program Center for Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences University of Iowa Health Care University of Iowa Health Care - Department of Internal Medicine University of Iowa Pharmaceuticals University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics Driving Safety Research Institute University of Iowa College of Education University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine University of Iowa College of Pharmacy University of Iowa College of Public Health

If you're eager to expand your understanding of Intellectual Property (IP), be sure to explore World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO courses. https://buff.ly/416U251 #IP #WIPO #learning University of Iowa Center for Social Science Innovation University of Iowa Graduate College University of Iowa Office of Innovation University of Iowa University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine The University of Iowa - College of Engineering

On this day in 1929, Alexander Fleming named his groundbreaking discovery "penicillin." Initially called "mould juice," this substance revolutionized medicine by killing many common bacteria. ???? #History #Science #Medicine #Penicillin #AlexanderFleming https://buff.ly/gEPaZ3F

We at University of Iowa Research Foundation were proud to sponsor the 2025 Iowa Biotech Showcase & Conference! It was an incredible experience to hear about the innovative work being done across Iowa. From biotech entrepreneurship and partnerships to the exciting pitch competition, the event truly highlighted the vibrant biotech ecosystem in our state. Thank you to everyone who participated and shared their groundbreaking projects. We look forward to more opportunities to support and engage with our biotech community! A special thank you to Jessica Hyland and the rest of the Iowa Biotechnology Association (IowaBio) team for organizing such a fantastic event! #IowaBio #Biotech #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Iowa #UIRF #BiotechCommunity #LifeSciences #Research #Collaboration

Join experts from USPTO and Licensing Executives Society (U.S.A. and Canada), Inc. for a free event on March 8 at 1:30 p.m. ET to learn about the invention process! Topics include marketing, product development, design vs. engineering, prototyping, and more. https://buff.ly/vzxWral #Innovation #ProductDevelopment #Prototyping #Marketing #Invention