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David Schwebel

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Vice President for Research at University of Iowa
📍 Birmingham, Alabama, United States

David C. Schwebel is the Vice President for Research at the University of Iowa, bringing 20 years of executive experience in university administration. A licensed clinical psychologist with a Ph. D. from Iowa, his career is marked by leadership roles in research, education, and faculty affairs, alongside his own prolific research.

His professional focus on preventing unintentional injuries in children extends into a personal passion. He authored a book for a general audience, "Raising Kids Who Choose Safety, " to translate his research into practical, life-saving strategies for parents, demonstrating a deep commitment to child welfare beyond academic circles.

He has published over 450 peer-reviewed manuscripts on understanding and preventing unintentional injuries.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Vice President for Research
Job Level
Senior
Location
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Personality Overview

How David shows up

Assertive
Value Driven
Curious

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.

Priorities

Topics David cares about

Child Injury Prevention
His primary research focus for decades, resulting in over 450 peer-reviewed manuscripts and a deep expertise in understanding and preventing accidental injuries in children.
Research Administration
Has 20 years of experience in executive university roles, including his current position as VP for Research, overseeing research facilities, infrastructure, and faculty affairs.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Vice President for Research
University of Iowa
9-2021 - 7-2025
Associate Vice President, Research Facilities & Infrastructure; University Professor of Psychology
University of Alabama at Birmingham
10-2019 - 5-2020
Interim Chair, Department of Social Work
University of Alabama at Birmingham
8-2018 - 8-2019
Interim Chair, Department of Philosophy
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2-2017 - 9-2021
University Professor and Associate Dean
University of Alabama at Birmingham
In the press

Media appearances

Getting to know David Schwebel, the new vice president for research. Featured in Provost Office, University of Iowa
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Meet CLAS alumnus David Schwebel, Iowa's new Vice President for Research. Featured in College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Iowa
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Education
1994 - 2000
PhD
University of Iowa
1990 - 1994
BA
Yale University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

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