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Iowa Engineering boosting state’s manufacturing on global stage

Sunday, August 17, 2025
University of Iowa engineering professors and their students are developing next-generation manufacturing systems to make Iowa more competitive in the global marketplace with help from a $1.3 million National Science Foundation EPSCoR Graduate Fellow Program grant.
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Iowa Engineering announces new faculty hires

Tuesday, August 5, 2025
The University of Iowa College of Engineering has announced the hiring of new faculty members for the 2025-26 academic year.
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Engineering student awarded Gilman Scholarship to study and intern abroad

Monday, June 16, 2025
Out of thousands of applicants nationwide, nine University of Iowa students, including a second-year industrial engineering student from Iowa City, have been awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which provides up to $5,000 to support study or internship experiences abroad.
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OPL, Air Force Test Pilot School partnership benefits students

Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The strong partnership between the University of Iowa Operator Performance Laboratory and the U.S. Air Force has made the College of Engineering a destination for Test Pilot School officers seeking a PhD.
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Engineering celebrates graduate programs and research

Thursday, May 1, 2025
The University of Iowa College of Engineering honored graduate students, faculty, and staff that have helped shape graduate programs and research at a banquet on April 30.
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Schnell takes reins as ITI director

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Tom “Mach” Schnell has taken the helm as director of the University of Iowa Technology Institute, effective April 15, succeeding Karim Abdel-Malek, who had led the research institute for 20 years.
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Schnell wins Regents Award for Faculty Excellence

Monday, April 7, 2025
Tom “Mach” Schnell, University of Iowa professor of industrial and systems engineering and incoming director of the Iowa Technology Institute, is among six faculty members selected by the Iowa Board of Regents for extraordinary contributions and sustained record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
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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.

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Johnson County Historic Poor Farm Open House

Saturday, August 8, 2026 3:00pm to 7:30pm
Johnson County Historic Poor Farm

Join us for the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm Open House!

Throughout the event, attendees can enjoy kids activities, food vendors, tabling and resource-sharing from partner organizations, and cover crop and farm equipment exploration.

Attendees are encouraged to check out the Global Food Project farmers market, which will take place on the east side of the Dairy Barn from 3 - 5:30pm. The farmers market accepts cash, debit and credit cards, SNAP, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC, and Senior Vouchers...

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Engineering Welcome Fair

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Seamans Center

Engineering students are invited to join us for the annual Engineering Student Welcome Fair on Tuesday, September 1, from 4:00–6:00 PM on S. Capitol Street outside the Seamans Center (with a backup rain location of the Seamans Center Lobby).

This is your chance to:

Learn about student organizations within the College of Engineering

Connect with campus resources that support your success

Network with select employers

Meet fellow engineering students and get involved

Enjoy free snacks and giveaways!

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