1900s

1903: A series “Courses in Applied Chemistry” appeared for the first time in the University of Iowa catalog. The applied chemistry series was initiated under the leadership of Dean Amos Noyes Currier (1888-1907) in the College of Liberal Arts. Instruction was by William Karslake (PhD, Johns Hopkins University, 1895). From this inception in 1903 until 1927, chemical engineering at the University of Iowa was part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. 

1905: The term "Chemical Engineering" was first used in the University of Iowa catalog.

1920s

1926: A cooperative program in chemical engineering was established. The chair of chemistry at the time, Edward Bartow, and the dean of the College of Applied Science, William Raymon, formed the cooperative initiative.

1924: The student chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE) was formed. It was the sixth student chapter in the United States.

1926: The Department of Chemical Engineering was first accredited.

1927: The College of Applied Science became the College of Engineering.

1950s

1950: The Department of Chemical Engineering included five faculty members.

2000s

2000: The Department of Chemical Engineering grew to include 10 faculty members.