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
Featured news
Alumnus Richard Smith donates $7.7M to University of Iowa College of Engineering
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The University of Iowa College of Engineering has received a $7.7 million gift from alumnus Richard "Dick" and Judy Smith to endow the deanship as the Dick and Judy Smith Dean of the College of Engineering and support facility enhancements.
Recent news
ISE seniors bring engineering mindset to UI Health Care project
Monday, June 22, 2026
IIHR solves stormwater challenges for Iowa and the world
Friday, June 19, 2026
Wildfires are reversing America’s progress on ozone pollution
Thursday, June 4, 2026
University of Iowa launches program to improve health outcomes for Iowans
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Events
Engineering Welcome Fair
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Join us for the annual Engineering Student Welcome Fair on Tuesday, September 1, from 4:00–6:00 PM on S. Capitol Street outside the Seamans Center (with a backup rain location of the Seamans Center Lobby).
Engineering Career Trek to Schneider Electric
Thursday, September 10, 2026 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Career Trek to Schneider Electric
Mocktails & Mixers
Thursday, September 24, 2026 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Mocktails & Mixers Networking Night