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CBE marks 100-year anniversary with symposium, celebration

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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University of Iowa engineers contribute to NASA wildfire experiment

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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CBE Alumni Spolight: Colin Houts

Thursday, February 5, 2026
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Graduate Seminar: Debolina Sarkar

Thursday, April 23, 2026 11:00am to 12:15pm
Seamans Center

Debolina Sarkar

Senior Bioinformatics Scientist at International Flavors & Fragrances

Topic: Biotechnology at Scale: Producing Enzymes and Biopolymers Using Precision Fermentation

April 23, 2026

11:00AM - 12:15PM in 3505 SC

Cookies to follow in 3210 SC!

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Undergraduate Seminar: Justin Hahn

Thursday, April 23, 2026 5:00pm
Seamans Center

Justin Hahn

Collins Aerospace

Topic: From Chemical Engineer to Collins Aerospace Associate Director

April 23, 2026

5PM in 1505 SC

College Events

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Alumni Day 2026

Saturday, April 18, 2026 (all day)
Levitt Center for University Advancement
Once a Hawkeye, Always a Hawkeye
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Earth Day at Seamans Center

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Seamans Center

Celebrate Earth Day at the College of Engineering’s Seamans Center. Stop by to connect with campus organizations, explore sustainability initiatives, and take part in hands‑on activities designed to spark curiosity and action. Enjoy music, movement, seed giveaways, and a welcoming, come‑and‑go atmosphere.

This year’s celebration will also include visits from preschoolers from the LENA Project, whose presence adds an extra dose of joy and inspiration as they help remind us why caring for our...

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