2012 Legislative Brown Bag Lunch and Learn Series
February 6, 2012 – March 12, 2012
12:00 PM
February 6, 2012 – March 12, 2012
12:00 PM
Iowa State Capitol, Room 116
The Legislative Brown Bag Lunch and Learn Series events were designed to allow University of Iowa faculty to share their expertise on critical issues with Iowa legislators who will be making decisions about issues during each session. They were also intended to familiarize legislators with experts they can turn to for assistance with research-based evidence on a regular basis.
- February 6: Health System Change: Issues Facing Iowa and the Nation
Changes in the way we cover, finance, and deliver health care are occurring rapidly. Some of this change is directly related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), but some will happen regardless of the future of the ACA. Implications for legislation decision-making were discussed. - February 27: Mental Health Issues in Iowa
Mental health reform is another important issue facing the legislature this session. Issues surrounding mental health and the financing and delivery of services were discussed. - March 5: Education Policy: An Evidence-Based Discussion
Education policy is a critically important issue this session. The research behind issues such as teacher preparation and student testing were discussed. - March 12: Cancer Research Today: Impact on Prevention and Future Treatment
We are entering a new era in cancer research, which is rapidly changing the way we think about cancer prevention and the process for treating the disease. Cutting-edge research were discussed as well as the implications for the future.
All sessions occured from noon to 1 p.m.
Download the series description.
The Forkenbrock Series provides a forum for dialogue about policy areas from applied, academic, and interdisciplinary perspectives. The series was established in honor of David Forkenbrock, a nationally recognized transportation researcher. Dr. Forkenbrock established the Public Policy Center at the University of Iowa in 1987 and directed the Center until 2007. His vision was to enable public and private sector decision makers to work with faculty, staff, and student researchers to explore solutions to complex problems related to the public interest.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Dragana Petic at dragana-petic@uiowa.edu.