Bill Bangel PhD student and Xuan Song
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ISE Design Studio Competition 2022

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Iowa engineering students collect data to help detect wildfires

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
University of Iowa engineering students, supported by the Operator Performance Laboratory, took to the Georgia sky to capture data that could enhance the ability to remotely detect wildfires.
Professor Judy Jin

Dr. Jionghua (Judy) Jin to speak at ISE:5000 graduate seminar

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Join us in welcoming Dr. Jionghua (Judy) Jin, professor within the Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan, to our graduate seminar. Dr. Jin will present her seminar titled, “Data Fusion Research to Empower Smart Manufacturing,” on Thursday, February 29, from 3:30-4:20 p.m. in 4030 SC. There will be a small reception in 3307 SC from 3:00-3:30 p.m.
Xuan Song

ISE professor selected for Air Force’s Young Investigator Program

Thursday, January 25, 2024
Xuan Song, an associate professor of industrial and systems engineering at the University of Iowa, has been selected for funding by the Department of the Air Force’s Young Investigator Program.
Professor Udaykumar presents a trophy to Chris Vidmar

Winners announced in 3MT competition

Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Graduate students in the University of Iowa College of Engineering competed to see who could most effectively summarize their complex research pursuits in a three-minute soundbite that a non-technical audience could understand.

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.