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Bell, Hasan lead new AI certificate's foundational course
Friday, November 7, 2025
Tyler Bell, engineering associate professor, and Ali Hasan, philosophy associate professor and department chair, will co-teach the core class for University of Iowa's new artificial intelligence certificate.
Iowa engineers leverage ‘digital twins’ to shape future of military fitness training
Friday, November 7, 2025
The U.S. Army has awarded a $5 million contract to Karim Abdel-Malek, a University of Iowa engineering professor to lead a groundbreaking study aimed at improving soldier fitness standards and training.
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.
College honors staff, faculty with excellence, longevity awards
Monday, October 27, 2025
The annual awards from the College of Engineering and University of Iowa recognize excellence and longevity in faculty and staff members
Patrick Link joins BME with a mission to advance healing through research
Friday, October 17, 2025
Patrick Link, assistant professor in biomedical engineering, brings global experience and a problem-solving mindset shaped by his service as a Green Beret to healing-focused research.
BME student named Iowa Space Grant Consortium research scholar
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Emily Formella, an undergraduate biomedical engineering student, is among four University of Iowa students and eight Iowans named Iowa Space Grant Consortium Undergraduate Research Scholars for the 2025-2026 academic year to pursue STEM research projects that align with NASA’s mission.
Iowa Engineering alumna makes Crain's 40 Under 40
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Meesha Dogan, who holds three University of Iowa engineering degrees, was named to Crain's Chicago Business 40 Under 40 list. Dogan is the founder and CEO of Cardio Diagnostics, a biotechnology company that uses AI to make cardiovascular disease prevention and early detection more accessible, personalized, and precise.
Three minute thesis winners announced for Iowa Engineering
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Ryan Byrd took first place for "How PCBs Impact Fat" in the University of Iowa College of Engineering's annual Three Minute Thesis competition
A monumental homage: Students build tribute to 1920s corn creations
Friday, September 26, 2025
Engineering students created this year’s corn monument design as a reference to some of the first-ever corn monuments, dating back to as early as 1919. It takes the shape of an obelisk, a four-sided pillar that tapers to a pyramid-shaped top.
Named, endowed positions announced for engineering professors
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The University of Iowa College of Engineering has announced named and endowed positions for two engineering professors.
