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- (319) 273-6577
- michael.bolick@uni.edu
Michael (Joe) Bolick
Director, Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC)
Education
BA (Marketing), University of Northern Iowa
Teaching Interests
Coatings application efficiency and techniques
Research Interests
Painting and coating industry trends, training course development, simulation training, marketing and sales strategy, design principles
Responsibilities
Joe works with the development and implementation of marketing strategies and plans for the center as well as development of online and classroom training curricula. Joe is also involved with conducting STAR4D training.
Joe's areas of expertise include Training Course Development, Online Training, Marketing Strategies, and Social Media Marketing.
Professional Accomplishments
Joe is a certified STAR4D and NACE International instructor and a member of the Society for Protective Coatings. He is listed as an inventor on US Patents 7,839,416 and 7,817,162 for his work in developing virtual reality painting and abrasive blasting simulators. He has also authored in articles published in Finishing Today and Materials Performance magazines.
Latest News & Views
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UNI releases new COVID-19 dashboard
The University of Northern Iowa today begins its release of COVID-19 test results. This routinely updated aggregate data, shared in a way that protects individuals’ privacy, is available here. The dashboard will be updated each Friday and Monday. “Timely, accurate information is a powerful tool for fighting COVID-19, and we believe everyone in the community deserves to have access to it as we work together to stop this virus,” said President Mark A. Nook.
UNI Center for Business Growth and Innovation Receives Kauffman Grant to Assist Rural Iowa Business Owners
The University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Business Growth and Innovation (CBGI) has been selected for grant funding through the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation’s 2020 Heartland Challenge.
UNI's MBA program seeking potential clients
University of Northern Iowa MBA program is seeking clients for student capstone experience. This course is the comprehensive application of the MBA curriculum in a strategic context.
Iowa Waste Reduction Center awarded $99,000 grant to reduce food waste in rural Iowa
The University of Northern Iowa’s Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC) is launching a Comprehensive Regional Food Waste Diversion Project with help from the United States Department of Agriculture.