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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.

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Dick and Judy Smith

Alumnus Richard Smith donates $7.7M to University of Iowa College of Engineering

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The University of Iowa College of Engineering has received a $7.7 million gift from alumnus Richard "Dick" and Judy Smith to endow the deanship as the Dick and Judy Smith Dean of the College of Engineering and support facility enhancements.

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ME student wins scholarship for Insure Your Future video

Monday, August 17, 2026
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Vicory engineers a better way to clean hospitals

Monday, August 17, 2026
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Engineering a better way to explain scoliosis care

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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Silk helps Iowa engineering researchers repair damaged airways

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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NSF supports Iowa engineers' nighttime wildfire forecasting efforts

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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UI engineering alumna elected fellow of American Meteorological Society

Friday, August 7, 2026
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Iowa students join NASA mission to study wildfire clouds

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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Patent awarded to improve crash avoidance braking time in electric vehicles

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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Aerospace hub initiative leverages University of Iowa flight-test capabilities, could create opportunities to stay in Iowa

Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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Iowa engineers investigate links between LED blue light and health impacts

Friday, June 26, 2026
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Events

BAE Systems Open House for UI Students

Saturday, August 29, 2026 10:00am to 12:00pm
BAE Systems

Students from University of Iowa are invited to visit BAE Systems' facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. During this event, students will have the opportunity to learn more about internships and full-time opportunities at BAE systems, participate in a tour of the facility, and see product demos

BAE Systems, Inc employs 41,000+ across its major operations in the U.S., U.K, and Sweden. It is headquartered in Falls Church, VA.

The Navigation and Sensor Solutions (NSS) is part of the Electronic Systems...

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Engineering Welcome Fair

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Seamans Center

Engineering students are invited to join us for the annual Engineering Student Welcome Fair on Tuesday, September 1, from 4:00–6:00 PM on S. Capitol Street outside the Seamans Center (with a backup rain location of the Seamans Center Lobby).

This is your chance to:

Learn about student organizations within the College of Engineering

Connect with campus resources that support your success

Network with select employers

Meet fellow engineering students and get involved

Enjoy free snacks and giveaways!

Whet...

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Engineering Career Trek to Schneider Electric

Thursday, September 10, 2026 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Schneider Electric
Career Trek to Schneider Electric
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