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

Bme Senior Design

BME students patent senior design invention, launch company

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
University of Iowa senior design team laid the groundwork for commercializing a novel prosthetic device for the lower leg that is designed to adjust as children grow. The adaptable below-the-knee pediatric prosthesis showed enough promise the students filed for a provisional patent and formed a limited liability company, GroLimb, LLC.
Abby Carlin Comic

Comics to explain science

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
This past semester, the Communicating Data through Stories class took on a creative assignment that combined science and the use of comics to tell the story of each student’s research project.
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Jun Wang receives Regents Faculty Excellence Award

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
The Iowa Board of Regents has selected six outstanding University of Iowa faculty members, including Jun Wang of the College of Engineering, to be honored for their extraordinary contributions and sustained record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Events

College of Engineering Research Open House Poster Competition

Thursday, April 25, 2024 11:00am to 2:00pm
Seamans Center
The annual Research Open House welcomes students, faculty, staff, and the general public to learn about the exciting research going on in the College of Engineering.
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CLIMATE through a Wide Lens

Thursday, April 25, 2024 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Old Capitol Museum
Rising seas, toxic rivers, deforestation, smoke-filled air—headlines remind us daily of the local, national, and international impacts of climate change. Join us for a wild pecha kucha ride through the effects of climate change with researchers who also tirelessly seek solutions. World-renowned climate scientist, Jerald Schnoor will open with big picture issues. That will set the stage for artist Isabel Barbuzza’s work on South American lithium salt mines, environmental literary scholar Eric...
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CBE Graduate Seminar: Qing Shao, PhD

Thursday, May 2, 2024 11:00am to 12:15pm
Seamans Center
Qing Shao, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Kentucky. Topic: Integrating Machine Learning and Molecular Simulation for Molecular Understanding and Design Join us for cookies following the seminar in 3210 SC!
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College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement

Sunday, May 12, 2024 12:00pm
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Doors will open one hour prior to ceremony start, please check back for additional information. No tickets required.

Bike to Work Week Breakfast & Bike Registration

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 7:30am to 9:00am
Seamans Center
Join us and help celebrate Bike to Work Week! FREE breakfast burritos, fruit, coffee, and juice will be provided. You can also register your bike, learn about bike safety, and get a bike checkup by Geoff's Bike & Ski.