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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

Kakhovka Dam Breach

Study: Wartime breach of Ukrainian dam triggers ‘toxic time-bomb'

Monday, March 24, 2025
George S. Constantinescu, a University of Iowa professor of civil and environmental engineering, co-authored a paper in Science finding the Kakhovka Dam breach in Ukraine unleashed a "toxic time-bomb" of pollutants threatening to poison ecosystems and water supplies for years to come.
Rachel Marek

Engineering research scientist battles toxic chemicals

Monday, March 24, 2025
Rachel F. Marek, a University of Iowa associate research scientist, has devoted much of her career to protecting humans from harmful chemicals by better understanding and mitigating exposure to toxins.
Ava Reed Tracers

Mechanical engineering undergraduate creates Lego model of TRACERS mission

Monday, March 10, 2025
Ava Reed, a second year University of Iowa mechanical engineering student, built a Lego model of the TRACERS mission to give to the faculty and staff who worked on the large project ahead of its launch this spring.

Events

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One Day for Iowa!

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 (all day)
Every year, thousands of Hawkeyes come together to make an important—and meaningful—impact for Iowa. All gifts made in March will count toward the One Day for Iowa total.
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India Winterim Information Session

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 3:30pm to 4:20pm
Seamans Center
This 3-sh course has been offered by the College of Engineering since 2012 and has taken more than a hundred students to India over the winter break to learn about the freshwater crisis affecting rural agricultural areas of India. We learn from our partners in India who develop rainwater harvesting and groundwater capture projects to enhance local freshwater supplies, and engage in communications and community building efforts to empower people of rural India. By hands-on data collection and...

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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Discover Your University

Tuesday, April 1 11:32am to Wednesday, April 2, 2025 11:32am
Grand River Convention Center
The program offers sponsored visits to various campus sites during normal working hours, providing opportunities to learn about innovative programs like the Driving Safety Research Institute, Recreational Services, University Libraries, Hancher, Pentacrest Museums, and more. Visit us at our table! 

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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