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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

DSRI Rural Driving

Working to safely bring automated driving to rural roads

Monday, October 14, 2024
Researchers at the Driving Safety Research Institute at the University of Iowa have completed more than three years of testing to learn the challenges automated vehicles encounter when operating on rural roads.
Bill Ashton

Engineering alum William D. Ashton, known for service and philanthropy, has died at 84

Thursday, October 10, 2024
William “Bill” David Ashton, a cherished member of the University of Iowa College of Engineering community who was among 30 members and four generations of the Ashton family to attend Iowa over a 90-year span, died on Sunday following injuries sustained in a car crash.

Events

Lunch & Learn: From journals to open access: A guide to scholarly publishing

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Seamans Center
Not sure what journal to publish in? Have you ever wondered how to identify and avoid predatory publishers? What is the difference between traditional publishing and open access? This workshop will provide answers to these questions and more, and you’ll learn strategies for navigating through the jungle of scholarly publishing. Bring your own questions too! Presented by Kari Kozak, Director, Lichtenberger Engineering Library

Maker Break: Hawkeye Nightlight

Thursday, October 24, 2024 11:30am to 1:30pm
Seamans Center
Show your Iowa spirit and explore paper circuits creating a Hawkeye-themed nightlight.
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Student Success Workshop: Managing Distress

Thursday, October 24, 2024 2:00pm to 2:50pm
Seamans Center
In this workshop we will discuss and practice specific coping skills that you can use when experiencing stress, anxiety or being overwhelmed.

Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering 50th Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, October 24, 2024 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
We are excited to invite you to the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering.
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Student Success Workshop: Discover Study Abroad

Friday, October 25, 2024 11:30am to 12:20pm
Virtual
Introduction to study abroad office and our program options.
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