Lakeside Lab
Owned by the state of Iowa and operated through the Board of Regents, we seek to provide science classes and research opportunities for university students, and offer Outreach Programs and provide services through the state universities.
Science on the Menu
Thank you to everyone who attended "Science on the Menu". We will be back with a great new lineup in 2019. Stay tuned for more information!
Lakeside Laboratory offers experiential learning at its finest! Any student preparing for a career in the sciences will find high quality field-based experiences that will give your resume an edge. All students; artists, business majors, pre-service teachers and more, will engage in valuable learning that will take you to the next level. Join us for a summer of learning beyond the classroom. We look forward to seeing you at Lakeside Lab!
Summer 2019 courses now listed! Registration coming soon!
Internships available for college level students with majors in biology, environmental science, education or related course of study. Application materials will be available in early January 2019.
Lakeside Lab offers many opportunities for experiential learning. We will work with you in developing a program that is appropriate for your school. Contact our Education Coordinator at 712-337-3669 ext.7, jane-shuttleworth@uiowa.edu.
Lakeside also facilitates Nature Connections, a unique collaborative of early childhood educators, professionals and naturalists dedicated to introducing children to a life-long, meaningful relationship with nature while meeting their developmental needs.
We encourage a healthy, respectful and life–long relationship between students and the natural world while nurturing every student’s innate curiosity about nature. 2019 Summer camp info coming soon.
The Friends of Lakeside Lab was founded in 1994 to support Iowa Lakeside Laboratory and Regents Resource Center through scholarships and as a community resource for water quality monitoring, environmental education and research. The Friends is a tax-exempt, 501c3 non-profit organization.
In its partnership with the State Hygenic Lab, we provide water testing services, and educate citizens on how to better care for our natural lakes.
The Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network conducts innovative science by sharing and interpreting water quality and weather data on West Okoboji. The GLEON Buoy is back!
The goal of CLAMP is to provide long term monitoring data on regional lake conditions and educate local citizens about lake ecology. Click here to see CLAMP videos!
The Iowa Lakeside Laboratory Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program invites artists, musicians, composers, and performers of all genres to apply for a two to four week residency. Scientists and artists interact in new and innovative ways to understand and interpret the natural world. AIR also offers community events to highlight activities from their residency.
The Writer in Residence program offers 3 week residencies to undergraduate and graduate students. Students interested in writing about ecology, natural history, environmental ethics or related topics can become immersed in the Lakeside Lab campus and culture to enhance their writing.
Nature Connections is offering an on-line course on nature-based, early childhood education. The course will be offered both for re-licensure credit through the University of Iowa Baker Teacher Leader Center and through UI Distance and Online Education for college credit.
To enroll for the licensure credit click go to https://www2.education.uiowa.edu/Forms/irlu/.
To enroll for college credit go to http://www.continuetolearn.uiowa.edu/LakesideReg/LakesideRegistration/Us...
The value of young children’s direct experiences in nature through inquiry-based learning will be examined in this course. It is designed for preschool and kindergarten teachers so they can develop their student’s in-depth thinking by engaging their hearts and minds through experiences on a nature topic.
Lakeside Lab features a variety of classes that offer hand's on learning. Alex Braidwood's Acoustic Ecology class was featured on Iowa Outdoors.
Events
The Iowa Lakeside Laboratory offers a variety
of interesting events and initiatives.
Recent News
Science on the Menu will return in 2019. Stay tuned for more information!
Science on the Menu presents interesting science-based topics and a meal in Lakeside Lab's historic dining hall. This popular series will return in 2019. Please check back for new dates and topics.
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Free, fun, family–oriented science programs! 7:00 PM at Waitt Lab during the summer.
June 1 – October 1
This self-guided nature exploration and tour of Lakeside grounds is perfect for children, families, and “kids at heart” of any age. Pick up a treasure map at Lakeside entrance and go exploring for hidden clues and secret messages.
COFFEE AND GROUNDS
Work hard and learn about native ecosystems while restoring prairie and oak savanna at Lakeside. Then relax and make friends over coffee and rolls. Meet at the Waitt Lab at 8:30 am each Tuesday during snow-free months.
VOLUNTEER FOR WATER QUALITY!
The Cooperative Lakes Area Monitoring Project is looking for volunteers to monitor lake health. Free training and equipment provided. Contact 712-337-3669 Ext. 7 for information.
Listen, learn and engage with scientists as they share their research. 7:00 pm each Tuesday May - July in Mahan Hall.
Iowa Lakeside Lab and Regents Resource Center is pleased to offer a College Prep Diatom Course in 2019 for advanced high school students who have completed high school level or AP Biology. Accepted students will earn up to two credits free of cost from the University of Iowa.