Tag Archives: global climate change

Power Shift 2011 lunch and learn

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Giselle

Thank you to all who attended the Power Shift lunch and learn! Just before Earth Day, 36 University of Iowa students and one student from West High converged with 10,000 other students from across the country at Power Shift 2011 … Continue reading →

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Antarctica Trip Highlights

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Kristina

My interest in Antarctica started when I was 11 years old. While presenting to my 5th grade class on pH levels, a scientist from the U.S. Geological Survey mentioned his recent trip to a research base in the Antarctic.  As … Continue reading →

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McLaughlin makes it to Ushuaia

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Amy

One of our student interns, Kristina, is on her way to Antarctica. She sent us a quick note from Ushuaia, the capital city of Tierra Del Fuego Province, Argentina. Hola! I just wanted to give everyone a brief update on … Continue reading →

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Seasonal and climate changes bring different species

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Liz

As cold weather returns to the Iowa City area, so do bald eagles. If you’re new to Iowa and you’ve never seen this magnificent bird, you will have plenty of opportunities this winter – and you won’t even have to … Continue reading →

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