Students among those honored as Iowa's standout researchers, scholars, innovators, and mentors

University of Iowa students, faculty and staff continued making great strides in research, scholarship, and innovation this past year-despite the pandemic-as standout investigators, inventors, and mentors. While the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) had to forego a public ceremony recognizing their work, Vice President for Research Marty Scholtz said it's just as valued and essential to advance understanding in medicine, engineering, the arts, and the humanities. "While some of the work honored by these awards began prior COVID-19, it's incredible that these researchers and scholars have been able to continue making tremendous progress in spite of the monumental challenges of this past year," Scholtz said. "We're grateful for all these faculty members, staff, and students do to support the university's mission and bring new light to ongoing challenges in the world today."