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News
Helping small towns meet wastewater needs, affordably
Monday, January 6, 2025
Craig Just at the University of Iowa has sought an affordable wastewater solution for small towns. Now, through Just’s research, partnerships, and persistence, a pilot system in Dow City appears poised to meet federal wastewater treatment regulations. The technology would then be available for hundreds of small towns in Iowa.
Wang wins 2024 Joanne Simpson Medal
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Jun Wang, University of Iowa’s Lichtenberger Family Chair in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, was awarded the 2024 Joanne Simpson Medal for mid-career scientists in recognition of significant contributions to Earth and space science.
2024 Driving Safety Research Institute: A Year in Review
Friday, December 20, 2024
Learn about DSRI's work with students from across the country; their research on driver monitoring systems, advanced driver assistance systems, and connected simulation; and new features for the miniSim.