ECE News

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Ramker, Ding receive MATFab seed grant funding

Monday, February 23, 2026
Adam Ramker, University of Iowa PhD student in electrical and computer engineering (ECE), has received seed funding to develop a process to closely examine and differentiate between different types of laser materials through the 2026 Materials Analysis Testing and Fabrication (MATFab) Facility Seed Grant Award program.
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UI study reveals why AI models are so easily fooled

Monday, February 9, 2026
University of Iowa engineering and mathematics researchers will present findings of why even the most advanced artificial intelligence systems are still easy to trick during the 14th International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR) in April.
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Dasgupta, Mudumbai awarded funding to develop theory of diffusion models for generative AI

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Two University of Iowa engineers—Soura Dasgupta and Raghu Mudumbai—have won funding from the National Science Foundation to develop a theory that would improve the accuracy and speed of AI-generated images, videos, text, and speech.
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Internships and co-ops are shaping Iowa engineering students

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Internships and co-ops are more than just a line on the résumé for University of Iowa College of Engineering students. They’re career boosters.
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UI scholars find laser technology could make surgeries safer

Thursday, November 13, 2025
Researchers at the University of Iowa have found they can bend high-tech lasers without sacrificing performance – a key milestone in bringing advanced laser systems into hospitals, labs, and fieldwork.

ECE Events

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Learn to Solder

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 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. This hands-on workshop is a standalone event. Taught by Megan Michaud.

College Events

Maker Breaks: Pi Day Celebration!

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 11:30am to 1:00pm
Seamans Center

Take a break and get creative with monthly, themed crafts. Each activity takes only 10 to 20 minutes. Stop by at any time during the 1.5-hour session and explore your creativity!

Celebrate circles and the magic of Pi! Make your own Pi-themed buttons and enjoy free apple pie bites.

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Dance with a Stranger: Art and Engineering Collaborations

Thursday, March 12, 2026 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Visual Arts Building

Dance with a Stranger: Art and Engineering Collaborations
Talks and a panel discussion with researchers who work and teach across art and engineering

Date: Thursday, March 12
Time: 4–6 p.m.
Location: Visual Arts Building, E125
The event will begin promptly at 4 p.m. and will be followed by a reception. People from all disciplines are warmly welcome.

Speakers:
Prof. Liz McTernan (Sculpture & Intermedia)
Prof. Larry Weber (Hydroscience & Engineering)
Prof. Steve McGuire (Jewelry & Metal Arts)
Prof. Terry...