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EHSRC to host Joint Meeting of the Central States and Midwest Regional Chapters of the Society of Toxicology

September 11, 2024 By Curnick, Jacqueline A

This meeting will be held in Iowa City on October 17-18, 2024. The meeting theme is AI Tools for Toxicology. For agenda, registration and more info please visit https://www.toxicology.org/groups/rc/centralstates/CSSOT/current_meetings.asp

Apply for the Climate Change and Health Solutions Challenge

August 28, 2024 By Curnick, Jacqueline A

Due October 7th, 2 page proposal

WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE? To develop innovations that reduce health effects of climate change to reduce its impact. The goal is to create and develop approaches that are feasible, actionable, and sustainable.

WHO CAN APPLY? University of Iowa students (undergraduate, graduate, and professionals), faculty, and staff.

WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?
► Entrepreneurial training workshops
► Facilitated connections with innovators
► $2,500 to support further planning and development
► Advanced teams receive up to $10,000

More info: https://iowajpec.org/climate-change-and-health-solutions-challenge

Community Engagement Office Hours- Fall 2024

July 22, 2024 By Curnick, Jacqueline A

All are welcome to join the Community Engagement Office Hours and chat about project ideas, questions, and best practices in community engagement. These virtual (zoom) meetings are an informal way to connect with others who share an interest in community engagement and public health research. Drop in for a few minutes or stay the whole hour!

Facilitated by Jackie Curnick, Brandi Janssen, Nichole Nidey, and Shannon Watkins

Dates/Times:

Monday September 16th, 10-11 am
Thursday October 24th, 2-3 pm
Wednesday December 4th, 10:30- 11:30 am

If you’d like to be added to the calendar invite and receive the zoom link for the December meeting, please email Brandi-Janssen@uiowa.edu

RFP Released: Community Engagement and Research Translation Fellowship

May 29, 2024 By Curnick, Jacqueline A

The EHSRC Community Engagement Core is pleased to announce funding available of up to $10,000 available to facilitate community engaged and translational research related to environmental health.

Due August 15th, 2024

View full RFP on the CERT page

Season 2 Iowa Climate Podcast

April 29, 2024 By Curnick, Jacqueline A

Stream season 2 of the Iowa Climate Podcast! This podcast was produced by the Community Engagement Core, including student intern Anna Kirchhoff.

Stream all episodes now on soundcloud and spotify!

Season 2 Episodes:

Prairie Restoration & Interdisciplinary Involvement- Mike Fallon, University of Iowa
Sustainable Agriculture Solutions- Dr. Lisa Schulte Moore, Iowa State University
Renewable Energy & Community Initiatives- Dr. Kamyar Enshayan, University of Northern Iowa
Human Health in Today’s Environment- Audrey Tran Lam, University of Northern Iowa

Info about Season 1 and the accompanying teaching curriculum is available here