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News
Thomopulos, Smith receive Eight Over 80 awards
Friday, June 13, 2025
University of Iowa Center for Advancement recognized distinguished members of the College of Engineering community – Gregs Thomopulos, chair emeritus of Stanley Consultants, and Richard "Dick" Smith, founder of Agri-Industrial Plastics – in the 2025 Eight Over 80 awards.
OPL, Air Force Test Pilot School partnership benefits students
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The strong partnership between the University of Iowa Operator Performance Laboratory and the U.S. Air Force has made the College of Engineering a destination for Test Pilot School officers seeking a PhD.
Iowa study: Deadly volcano triggered year-long drop in atmospheric temperature
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
University of Iowa engineers investigating the deadly 2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai volcano in the South Pacific Ocean – the largest underwater explosion ever recorded – discovered differences in how volcanoes in the ocean affect Earth’s climate compared to landlocked volcanoes.
