OPL Tom Schnell

Flyover State: Iowa Engineers Set Their Sights on the Future of Aviation

Wednesday, March 8, 2023
At the Operator Performance Laboratory, University of Iowa professor and pilot Tom “Mach” Schnell and his research team test emerging flight technology and train students for lofty careers.
Xuan Song

Xuan Song receives prestigious NSF CAREER award to research novel ceramic manufacturing methods

Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Xuan Song, University of Iowa engineering professor, has received the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER award to advance research of ceramic additive manufacturing, which could benefit industries, including health care, defense, and energy. 
Operator Performance Laboratory

DARPA highlights UI's contributions as ACE program transitions from simulation to live flight

Tuesday, February 14, 2023
In less than three years, artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms developed under DARPA’s Air Combat Evolution (ACE) program have progressed from controlling simulated F-16s flying aerial dogfights on computer screens to controlling an actual F-16 in flight. University of Iowa's Operator Performance Lab has contributed to the progress.
NADS-1 simulator and automated Ford Transit

A new name for driving research at the University of Iowa

Monday, February 13, 2023
The University of Iowa National Advanced Driving Simulator (NADS) has been renamed to the University of Iowa Driving Safety Research Institute (DSRI) to better reflect the unit’s established expertise in driving simulation and emerging work in on-road driving research. 
ISE graduate Max Swartz

Learning at Iowa, staying in Iowa

Monday, December 19, 2022
At Iowa, engineering grad Max Swartz found a supportive academic environment and opportunity for hands-on work in a prototyping shop.
Air Force ROTC Ceremony

ISE student named new cadet group commander of Air Force ROTC

Monday, December 12, 2022
University of Iowa's Operator Performance Lab (OPL) hosted the Air Force ROTC Detachment 255 (Det 255) award ceremony and the installment of a new cadet group commander. OPL and Det 255 have a collaborative relationship.

Engineering Events

Identifying Key Players in your Market: Introduction to Industry & Market Information Research

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Sciences Library
Investigate and research your market to become more informed and make better decisions. This workshop will highlight databases and common themes that help entrepreneurs identify trends, key players, and customers in your market. Taught by Maddi Brenner, Business Outreach and Reference Librarian, Pomerantz Business Library. 
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Mindfulness 101

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 12:30pm to 1:20pm
Seamans Center
Students will be able to define mindfulness & mindfulness meditation practice, understand why it’s helpful, and learn new meditations to cope with stress.

Creating a Research Poster

Thursday, March 30, 2023 3:30pm to 4:20pm
Seamans Center
This workshop will help you make your poster presentation more effective. Learn to think about the prospective audience, poster content, and design considerations in a poster layout. Presented by Dr. Michelle Scherer, University of Iowa Distinguished Chair and professor of civil and environmental engineering, has accepted the role of director of the Hanson Center for Communication (HCC)

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