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Graduate Programs and Research Banquet

Engineering celebrates graduate programs and research

Thursday, May 1, 2025
The University of Iowa College of Engineering honored graduate students, faculty, and staff that have helped shape graduate programs and research at a banquet on April 30.
Michael J. Schnieders

Schnieders secures NSF grant to speed up drug development

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Michael Schnieders, University of Iowa professor of biomedical engineering, is developing new computer models that would speed up development of lifesaving drugs by better predicting how drug formulas will interact with the human body.
Sander Fellow

Edward Sander inducted as AIMBE fellow

Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Edward A. Sander, a renowned University of Iowa scholar in the areas of tissue engineering and multiscale mechanics, has been inducted as a fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE), an organization representing the top minds in the field. 
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Dare to Discover campaign highlights engineering students, post docs

Monday, January 27, 2025
Kaleb Young, a University of Iowa PhD student in civil and environmental engineering, working to improve flood forecasting for the state of Iowa, is among 10 engineering students and postdocs highlighted in the Dare to Discover campaign.
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Bringman on two Innovation in Teaching with Technology Awards

Monday, December 9, 2024
Colleen Bringman, University of Iowa associate professor of instruction in biomedical engineering, is part of two interdisciplinary teams selected for Innovation in Teaching and Technology Awards
BME, established in 1974, celebrates 50 years

BME turns 50: Celebrating the past, trailblazing the future

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
The Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering marks its 50th anniversary at the University of Iowa with a legacy of partnering across health care disciplines to gain a deeper understanding of human health.

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Call for photos

We're collecting photos from alumni to showcase their experiences at the University of Iowa on our website. We would love to see and share photos from your time at UI. Whether you have pictures from your graduation, events, or just hanging out on campus, we would be grateful if you could share them with us. You can upload your photos through the Alumni Photo Submission page on the BME website. Thank you for your contribution to our community!

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College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, December 21, 2025 12:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
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College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, May 17, 2026 12:00pm
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.

College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement

Sunday, December 20, 2026 12:00pm
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College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, May 16, 2027 12:00pm
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College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, December 19, 2027 12:00pm
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