Our Mission

To build an inclusive, diverse and responsible community recognized for:

• providing an accessible, modern education in engineering and science for future, interdisciplinary leaders;
• advancing knowledge through fundamental and applied research; and
• facilitating life-long learning and economic development.

Our Vision

The College of Engineering at the University of Iowa 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 while at the University of Iowa and throughout their careers make the world safer and our use of resources more efficient. As a center of innovation and discovery, the people who make up the College of Engineering are undoubtedly improving quality of life for our Iowa community as well as for people across the United States and around the world.

Defining characteristics/aspirations:

• Atmosphere that values diversity and community partnerships
• Global awareness, communication skills, and team building
• Internationally recognized research programs
• Resource management
• Interdisciplinary engineering research
• Leadership and service