Operator Performance Laboratory

OPL honors student researchers for innovation in flight testing

Wednesday, April 2, 2025
The University of Iowa Operator Performance Laboratory (OPL) has announced awards for three students whose outstanding contributions led to flight test innovation.
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Military experience positions Iowa engineering student for success

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Serving in the U.S. Marines gave Arnold “Bill” Bangel III the focus he needed to pursue a PhD in industrial and systems engineering. Learning how to navigate a devastating loss gave him life perspective.
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2024 Driving Safety Research Institute: A Year in Review

Friday, December 20, 2024
Learn about DSRI's work with students from across the country; their research on driver monitoring systems, advanced driver assistance systems, and connected simulation; and new features for the miniSim.
Caterina Lamuta Xuan Song Rising Stars

Lamuta, Song honored as 'rising stars' by ASME

Thursday, November 21, 2024
University of Iowa engineering professors Caterina Lamuta and Xuan Song, who have already gained acclaim in their fields for research contributions, are now being recognized as "rising stars" by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
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U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School and UI's Operator Performance Laboratory partner to prepare future test leaders, conduct autonomy research

Thursday, October 17, 2024
The United States Air Force Test Pilot School, in collaboration with the University of Iowa's College of Engineering Operator Performance Laboratory, recently made advances in modernizing the student curriculum while providing critical data for continued research in machine learning.
DSRI Rural Driving

Working to safely bring automated driving to rural roads

Monday, October 14, 2024
Researchers at the Driving Safety Research Institute at the University of Iowa have completed more than three years of testing to learn the challenges automated vehicles encounter when operating on rural roads.
KEEN

College of Engineering joins KEEN: The Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network

Monday, August 26, 2024
The College of Engineering at the University of Iowa has joined KEEN: The Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network, a partnership of more than 60 colleges and universities across the United States focused on reaching “all undergraduate engineering students with an entrepreneurial mindset (EM) so they can create personal, economic, and societal value through a lifetime of meaningful work.”
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College welcomes four new faculty members

Monday, August 5, 2024
The College of Engineering is pleased to welcome four new faculty members this month. Each brings knowledge, expertise, and diverse perspectives that will enrich our academic community. Please join us in welcoming them to the college.
OPL Jet

Sky is the limit: Iowa engineers making UI a leader in measuring atmospheric and environmental data 

Monday, August 5, 2024
University of Iowa engineering researchers are building capabilities to make Iowa a destination for measuring atmospheric and environmental data crucial for understanding effects of climate change.
Alumni News

Iowa engineering graduate Troy Brunk to lead Collins Aerospace

Friday, August 2, 2024
Troy Brunk, who earned a degree in industrial engineering at the University of Iowa in 1992, has been named president of Collins Aerospace, an aerospace and defense giant that is among the largest employers in Iowa.

ISE Events

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ISE 5000 GRADUATE SEMINAR --DR. Franklin Dexter

Thursday, December 4, 2025 3:30pm to 4:20pm
Seamans Center

Join us in welcoming Franklin Dexter, a Professor in the Department of Anesthesia at the University of Iowa, to the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Graduate Seminar. Dr. Dexter will present his seminar titled "Analytics of daily performance evaluations of experienced professional workers."

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Fall 2025 Industrial and Systems Engineering Senior Design Night

Monday, December 8, 2025 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Seamans Center

Join the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department for the Fall 2025 Senior Design Night, where our senior students will present their capstone design projects. This event showcases innovative engineering solutions developed in collaboration with industry partners and offers a great opportunity to see the impact of ISE education in action.

A reception will be held prior to the presentations, providing time to connect with students, faculty, and guests.

Zoom Link: https://uiowa.zoom.us/j...

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ISE 5000 GRADUATE SEMINAR --DR. BOLI XU

Thursday, December 11, 2025 3:30pm to 4:20pm
Seamans Center

Join us in welcoming Boli Xu, an assistant professor of economics in Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa, to the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Graduate Seminar. Dr. Xu will present his seminar titled "Reserve Price Signaling with Public Information: Evidence from Online Auto Auctions."

College Events

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Maker Break: Cookies and Coasters

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 11:30am to 1:00pm
Seamans Center

Slow down before finals and make some art on a coaster using a cool chemical reaction or on a cookie using frosting. No registration is required for this drop-by event.

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College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, December 21, 2025 12:00pm
Hancher Auditorium

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

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Hawkeyes at Home: Behind the Scenes at the University of Iowa

Monday, January 5, 2026 12:00pm to 12:10pm
Virtual
Behind the Scenes at the University of Iowa: Driving Research for Safer Roads

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