College of Natural Sciences

University of Northern Iowa

C N S  C o n n e c t i o n s   
Newsletter of the UNI College of Natural Sciences
Winter 2007-08

In this issue

• UNI leads Regents mathematics and science education initiative Patricia Higby, CEEE energy educator, helps Carmen Finn build a model solar car during "Energy Fun in the Sun" at the CEEE last summer.  UNI, known for its leadership in mathematics and science education, is leading the Regents universities' collaborative mathematics and science education initiative.

  Message from the Dean
  
  
• UNI leads math and science education initiative
  
  
• CNS News in Short
  
  
• Transitions
  
  
• Applause
  
  
• CNS projects under way to promote economic development
  
  
• Physics Building rededicated as Begeman Hall, CENN opens
  
  
• CNS students in the news
  
  
• Biology professor boasts world-class collection of fiddler crabs
  
  
• Update from the Centers
  
  
• Biotech goes on the road
  
  
• Faculty research
  
  
• UNI provides tools for successful career
  
  
• Sustaining the UNI experience
  
  
• Colemans endow Wilson Lectureship
  
  
• Alumni News
  
  
• CNS Advisory Board

Earth Science students pose in Latham Hall with the department's most recent addition, a replica of a Tyrannosaurus rex skull.  The original full skeleton is displayed in the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.

Connections is published annually for College of Natural Sciences alumni, faculty and friends by the CNS Dean's Office, Biology Research Complex, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0181, 319-273-2585. Visit our Web site at www.cns.uni.edu.

Vol. 20  Winter 2007-08

Joel Haack, Dean
Cheryl Smith, Editor

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