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Lee selected for distinguished service medal
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
The Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA) has awarded Hosin “David” Lee, a University of Iowa professor of civil and environmental engineering, with its 2025 Distinguished Service Membership Award, citing his “exemplary leadership, visionary service, and profound impact.”

$2.55M grant backs medical device combating chronic lung disease
Monday, August 11, 2025
A new tool to help patients with chronic lung diseases, being studied at the University of Iowa College of Engineering, has received a $2.55 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.
UI awarded NSF grant for breakthrough in generative AI
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
A new National Science Foundation-backed project led by Professor Soura Dasgupta at the University of Iowa College of Engineering is pioneering faster, more accurate, and efficient generative AI systems for creating images, text, and other content.