ECE News

Sarah Gerard sits at the computer overseeing a CT scanner

New study aims to reduce radiation-related lung damage for lung cancer patients

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
A new research study could help preserve lung function and improve the quality of life of lung cancer patients by making radiation treatments more precise and reducing damage to healthy lung tissue.
Xiaojie Chen photo (ECE)

Chen Awarded Spring 2027 Graduate College Post-Comprehensive Research Fellowship

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Congratulations to Xiaojie Chen, a PhD student in Electrical and Computer Engineering, for receiving the Graduate College Post-Comprehensive Research Fellowship.
ECE student Allen Wolf stands in front of a John Deere tractor

What ECE student Allen Wolf learned at John Deere

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Allen Wolf, a Computer Science and Engineering student at the University of Iowa, worked as an intern at John Deere over the summer. He participated on their Network Edge Team, where he learned how to deploy servers and optimize code in the field.
Ziqing Lu and Weiyu Xu

Ziqing Lu honored with Best Thesis Award for research on building more reliable reinforcement learning models

Thursday, September 10, 2026
Ziqing Lu has received the Best Thesis Award from the University of Iowa's Program of Applied Mathematics and Computational Science (AMCS) for her dissertation.
Leung observes the amount of light concentrated by his solar thermophotovoltaic system

Summer research program inspires high school student Jayden Leung

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Through a University of Iowa summer research program, high school student Jayden Leung helped design a solar thermophotovoltaic system while exploring the future of photonics and renewable energy.

ECE Events

Maker Break: Make your own spooky Homecoming button!

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 11:30am to 1:00pm
Seamans Center
Drop in anytime for a fun, themed craft that takes just 10–20 minutes and explore your creativity.
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Party After the Parade hosted by the College of Engineering

Friday, October 30, 2026 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Seamans Center
Continue the party after the Homecoming Parade with a stop at the Seamans Center, home of the College of Engineering.

Maker Break: DIY Cozy Hand Warmers

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 11:30am to 1:00pm
Seamans Center
Drop in anytime for a fun, themed craft that takes just 10–20 minutes and explore your creativity.

College Events

Maker Break: Make your own spooky Homecoming button!

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 11:30am to 1:00pm
Seamans Center
Drop in anytime for a fun, themed craft that takes just 10–20 minutes and explore your creativity.

Fall 2026 CoE Improv

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Seamans Center
Fall 2026 College of Engineering Improv
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