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ISE News

Schnell Abdel-Malek

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.
Tom "Mach" Schnell

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.
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.
Bill Bangel stands in his lab at the College of Engineering

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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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...

Engineering 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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