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Sander Fellow

Edward Sander inducted as AIMBE fellow

Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Edward A. Sander, a renowned University of Iowa scholar in the areas of tissue engineering and multiscale mechanics, has been inducted as a fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE), an organization representing the top minds in the field. 
Cwiertny

David Cwiertny honored with Michael J. Brody Award

Wednesday, April 2, 2025
David Cwiertny, University of Iowa engineering professor, was honored for leading several public health initiatives to improve the quality of Iowa’s drinking water, including the Iowa Get the Lead Out water-testing program
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New UI patent transforms water-level measurement

Tuesday, April 1, 2025
A new patent developed at the University of Iowa’s Hydroinformatics Lab promises to transform how water levels are measured, offering a reliable and affordable solution for communities worldwide.
Eric Nuxoll

Iowa Engineering professor patents noninvasive method to kill medical implant infections

Monday, March 31, 2025
Eric Nuxoll, University of Iowa associate professor of chemical and biochemical engineering, has invented a non-invasive alternative to surgical interventions that uses a magnetic nanoparticle coating to heat the infection, reducing tissue damage and patient trauma.
Lamuta Lab

ME PhD candidate gains acclaim researching soft robots

Monday, March 31, 2025
Rabiu Mamman, a third-year University of Iowa PhD candidate in mechanical engineering (ME), is gaining national acclaim for research of novel artificial muscles, which would power the movement of "soft" robots, a type of flexible machine that can mimic how living organisms move.
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College of Engineering hosts national rural resilience visioning event

Thursday, March 27, 2025
The College of Engineering recently hosted a "visioning" event that brought together top researchers and rural stakeholders from across the county to brainstorm ways engineering research can enhance the health and resilience of rural communities.
First Tech

4,700 watch future engineers compete at FIRST Tech robotics competition

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
FIRST Tech Challenge Iowa Championship, the annual robotics competition that ignites a passion for engineering, teamwork, and leadership among middle and high school students, drew 4,700 people to the Iowa City area in early March, according to a new report.
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Upcoming events

Maker Breaks: Robotics Showcase

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:30am to 1:30pm
Seamans Center
See robots from around the College of Engineering and make your own papercraft robotic claw.  
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Leaders in Discovery: Modeling Climate Science and Earth Systems with Lai-yung Ruby Leung

Monday, April 14, 2025 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
L. Ruby Leung, an atmospheric scientist internationally recognized in Earth systems modeling and hydrologic processes, will be the University of Iowa's inaugural "Leaders in Discovery" speaker on Monday, April 14. Leung, Battelle Fellow at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Chief Scientist of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Exascale Earth System Model, is known for her contributions to the development of local climate models and her understanding of the consequences of climate...

Iowa PFAS Conference: Learn, Connect and Explore

Tuesday, April 15 8:00am to Wednesday, April 16, 2025 5:00pm
Graduate Iowa City
The 2025 Iowa PFAS Conference will be held April 15-16, 2025, at the Graduate by Hilton Iowa City and the University of Iowa campus. The conference is designed to exchange ideas and findings, provide learning and networking opportunities, and explore new ways to test and deal with PFAS in environmental and biological samples. It has the following objectives: Create a learning environment to share ideas and findings about PFAS.  Bring faculty members, researchers, staff, and students to one...

Chicago Career Trek – April 17–18

Thursday, April 17 6:30am to Friday, April 18, 2025 6:00pm
Explore Engineering Careers in Chicago – April 17–18 Join us for an exciting two-day career trek to Chicago, where you’ll gain behind-the-scenes access to leading engineering companies, connect with industry professionals, and grow your career network—all while exploring one of the Midwest’s top engineering hubs. Trek Schedule: Thursday, April 17 Depart from the Seamans Center at 6:45 AM Visit Panduit – a global leader in electrical and network infrastructure innovation Evening Alumni...

Engineering Library Workshops: Organize your research files

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Seamans Center
Get ahead on your research skills! These workshops are designed for graduate students and faculty but also open to undergraduates.  What’s the best way to organize your research files so you, or you and your collaborators, can find what you need when you need it? What are best practices for naming files?  What is a README and why is it important? Attendees will come away with practical skills and tips for organizing research data in a way that is navigable across files and folders.  Come to...
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College of Engineering Distinguished Speaker Series

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