The College of Engineering is driven by talented faculty, staff, and students who are producing knowledge to address grand challenges around advanced technologies, health sciences, sustainability, energy, and the environment.

Our graduates are ethical, globally aware citizens whose work at Iowa and throughout their careers makes the world safer and our use of resources more efficient.

Research Excellence at Iowa Engineering

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

Caterina Lamuta Award

Lamuta wins achievement award from mechanical engineering society

Thursday, September 12, 2024
Caterina Lamuta, University of Iowa associate professor of mechanical engineering, has been honored for contributions to the field of smart materials, adaptative structures, and intelligent systems by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
Edward Sander

Sander named editor-in-chief for prestigious biomedical engineering journal

Monday, September 9, 2024
Edward Sander, University of Iowa’s Robert and Virginia Wheeler Faculty Fellow in Engineering, has been selected as the new editor-in-chief of Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering.
Fatima Toor works with a student in her lab

Toor receives $1M EPSCoR award to improve quantum computing

Monday, September 9, 2024
Fatima Toor, University of Iowa’s Lowell G. Battershell Chair in Laser Engineering, has received a $999,985 grant to bring next generation quantum computing closer to reality. 

Events

HNI Day - College of Engineering

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 10:30am to 2:00pm
Seamans Center
Enjoy Jimmy John's on us and learn more about careers at HNI! A global manufacturer located in Muscatine, Iowa, HNI hires more than 70 interns each summer and are seeking students across a variety of majors – Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Design, Finance, Accounting, HR, and more. Additionally, we hire more than 40 recent graduates annually across similar areas of focus.
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Study Abroad Fair

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 11:00am to 3:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Get your questions answered and kick-start your global experience at the University of Iowa fall Study Abroad Fair!

Soldering Workshop: Through-Hole Soldering

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Seamans Center
Soldering is one of the most fundamental skills needed to explore the world of electronics. With this simple skill, you will gain a better understanding of electronics and be better equipped to create your own. Sponsored by IEEE & the Lichtenberger Engineering Library

Maker Breaks: Origami Ahoy! Celebrating Talk Like a Pirate Day

Thursday, September 19, 2024 11:30am to 1:30pm
Seamans Center
Sail the seven seas and celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with nautical-themed origami. Choose from several options to match your origami skills or push your limits and try them all!

Soldering Workshop: LED Pendants

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Seamans Center
Spice up your fall wardrobe and use your soldering skills to create your own LED pendants in this FREE workshop! Sponsored by IEEE & the Lichtenberger Engineering Library