CEE Events

Environmental Engineering and Science Graduate Seminar

Friday, February 20, 2026 1:30pm to 2:20pm
Stanley Hydraulics Laboratory

Adam Pollack, Assistant Professor, School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability, University of Iowa, will be presenting, Quantifying and Managing Climate Risks and Inequitable Outcomes.

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Common Ground: Applications of Eminent Domain

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 12:45pm to 2:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Join GPSG and Faculty Senate for an interdisciplinary panel over the lunch hour. Hear perspectives from engineering, law, and planning/land use on eminent domain.

Environmental Engineering and Science Graduate Seminar

Friday, February 27, 2026 1:30pm to 2:20pm
Seamans Center

Susan Meerdink, Assistant Professor, School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability, University of Iowa, will be presenting, Improving Invasive Species Management in the Everglades National Park by Leveraging Satellite Remote Sensing.

College Events

Design Challenges: Water Filtration

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 5:00pm to 7:30pm
Seamans Center

Grab your friends and dive into two exciting hands-on challenges! No need to prepare or plan ahead—all materials will be provided—and, yes, there will be pizza both nights. Show up ready to build, create, eat pizza, and have fun. Are you up for the challenge?

Think you can turn simple materials into a working water filter? It’s time to find out!

This event is sponsored by the Lichtenberger Engineering Library, KEEN, NEXUS, the Hanson Center for Communication, and the Water Environment Federation.

Library Workshop: Reading Scientific Articles

Thursday, February 26, 2026 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Sciences Library

Learning to efficiently read and understand scientific literature can be a time-consuming process. In this workshop, improve your understanding of scientific literature in both your field and others. Presented by Laurie Neuerburg, sciences head engagement librarian at the Sciences Library. 

This workshop will be presented virtually and in-person

Design Challenges: Shoe Design

Thursday, February 26, 2026 5:00pm to 7:30pm
Seamans Center

Grab your friends and dive into two exciting hands-on challenges! No need to prepare or plan ahead — all materials will be provided — and, yes, there will be pizza both nights. Show up ready to build, create, eat pizza, and have fun. Are you up for the challenge?

Can you design a winter-ready shoe using everyday items? Bring your creativity and teamwork to make something impressive and useful!

This event is sponsored by the Lichtenberger Engineering Library, KEEN, NEXUS, and the Hanson Center for...