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Kayla Resnick of The University of Iowa worked at the Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist on a student project with Associate Director and Director of Contract Services Division, Stephen Lensink. She presented the resulting poster (above) and paper at an event called "Research in the Capitol" at the Iowa Statehouse in Des Moines, Iowa. Kayla earned this opportunity from the Iowa Center for Research by Undergraduates Scholar Assistant Program (ICRU). "UI student named scholar assistant to pursue research with faculty mentor." Kayla Resnick of Anchorage, Alaska is one of 84 University of Iowa students named a scholar assistant with the Iowa Center for Research by Undergraduates (ICRU). ICRU scholar assistants are selected annually and receive a stipend to collaborate with faculty on individual research projects. Kayla is the student of Richard Resnick. Scholar assistants build on the knowledge acquired in class by gaining firsthand experience working with distinguished faculty. The experience culminates with student presentations at the UI Spring Undergraduate Research Forum. This year, scholar assistants are pursuing work in a wide range of disciplines. From developing new methods of lost-wax casting -- an ancient process for sculpting jewelry -- to exploring the use of biomass for energy generation and global warming reduction, scholars are involved in a myriad of projects, according to Bob Kirby, ICRU director. In addition, students are making strides in medical research at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and exploring the works of dance choreographers. These projects represent the breadth and availability of undergraduate opportunities at the UI, Kirby said. The scholar assistant program is administered by ICRU, a new enterprise established to provide outstanding undergraduate research opportunities on the UI campus for UI students. Mary De La Garza, Web Master
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