The College of Engineering is driven by talented faculty, staff, and students who are producing knowledge to address grand challenges around advanced technologies, health sciences, sustainability, energy, and the environment.

Our graduates are ethical, globally aware citizens whose work at Iowa and throughout their careers makes the world safer and our use of resources more efficient.

Research Excellence at Iowa Engineering

College of Engineering faculty, staff and students are engaged in research that will improve quality of life and transform our world through engineering for human health, engineering for the environment, and engineering for emerging technologies.

News

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Christensen among 4 to win UI’s highest teaching honor

Thursday, February 20, 2025
University of Iowa ECE Professor and DEO Gary Christensen wins the prestigious the President and Provost Award for Teaching Excellence, recognizing exceptional and ongoing contributions to student learning and success.
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UI graduate students get first-hand experience with NASA airborne research

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
University of Iowa students recently experienced airborne research firsthand, traveling to California's Mojave Desert for a NASA mission to verify satellite data using a high-altitude aircraft soaring 12 miles above Earth.
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Military experience positions Iowa engineering student for success

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Serving in the U.S. Marines gave Arnold “Bill” Bangel III the focus he needed to pursue a PhD in industrial and systems engineering. Learning how to navigate a devastating loss gave him life perspective.

Events

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Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Candidate Seminar

Monday, March 10, 2025 1:30pm
Stanley Hydraulics Laboratory
Jacqueline A. Dowling, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow at Carnegie Science, Stanford, California will be presenting, "Wind and Solar Constraints Guide Energy Storage Opportunities."

Engineering Library Workshops: Patents and Trademarks

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 3:30pm to 4:20pm
Seamans Center
Get ahead on your research skills and enjoy coffee and donuts! These workshops are designed for graduate students and faculty but also open to undergraduates.  Explore the hidden world of patents and trademarks. This workshop will feature a basic introduction to what patents and trademarks are, the various types of patents in existence, and how to complete patents searches to begin the process. In addition to providing inventor exclusive rights to products, patents also give great detailed...
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Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Candidate Seminar

Thursday, March 13, 2025 1:30pm
Stanley Hydraulics Laboratory
Sahar El Abbadi, Postdoctoral Researcher, Sustainable Energy & Environmental Systems, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, will be presenting, "Decarbonizing Wastewater: Strategies for Estimating and Reducing Methane Emissions."

Maker Breaks: Pi Day Celebration!

Friday, March 14, 2025 11:30am to 1:30pm
Seamans Center
Give your brain a break and get creative for a few minutes with monthly themed crafts. Celebrate circles and the magic of Pi! Make your own Pi-themed buttons and enjoy free apple pie bites.

Learn to Solder: Weevils

Thursday, March 27, 2025 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Seamans Center
Soldering is one of the most fundamental skills needed to explore the world of electronics. This workshop will help you gain a better understanding of electronics and be better equipped to create your own. Taught by Kara Beauchamp, instructional lab manager. Sponsored by IEEE and the Lichtenberger Engineering Library.
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