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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.
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Dr. Binil Starly to speak at ISE:5000 graduate seminar

Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Join us in welcoming Dr. Binil Starly, professor within the School of Manufacturing Systems & Networks at Arizona State University, to our graduate seminar. Dr. Starly will give his seminar titled, “Cyber-Manufacturing: Delivering Manufacturing Services Over Web 3.0,” on Thursday, November 9, from 3:30-4:20 p.m. in SC3505.
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ISE professor draws industry attention for AI-driven mission demo with Lockheed Martin

Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Lockheed with University of Iowa Iowa's Operator Performance Laboratory completed an artificial intelligence demonstration using two piloted L-29 aircraft in a simulated air-to-ground mission. OPL is lead by Tom "Mach" Schnell, a professor of industrial and systems engineering and OPL chief test pilot.
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CoE faculty play critical role in multi-institutional biomanufacturing project

Thursday, September 7, 2023
A multidisciplinary team of University of Iowa engineering faculty will contribute to a $20 million, multi-institutional project to boost Iowa’s position as a leader in bioscience and advanced manufacturing.
Emily Shull PhD Graduation

Recent ISE PhD alum to begin career in driving safety research at NHTSA

Friday, July 21, 2023
Emily Shull recently graduated from the University of Iowa College of Engineering with a PhD in industrial and systems engineering. Soon she will begin her professional career as a general engineer at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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OPL helps evaluate LIFT’s new fixed-wing AV 2.2 helmet

Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The University of Iowa’s Operator Performance Lab (OPL) was among those who evaluated the next generation fixed wing helmet that was recently selected by the U.S. Air Force as the new standard helmet for many of its aircraft.  
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Improving surgical outcomes: Marcus Tatum's orthopedic biomechanical research

Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Marcus Tatum is combining his background in biomedical engineering with new industrial and systems engineering skills to improve surgical outcomes. His work minimizes risk for vulnerable patients by addressing the lack of surgical simulation and developing new imaging technologies.
Ann McKenna

Ann McKenna named College of Engineering dean

Thursday, June 1, 2023
Ann F. McKenna, vice dean of strategic advancement at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University and professor of engineering in the Polytechnic School, has been named dean of the University of Iowa College of Engineering. She will begin on Aug. 16.
Jeff DeGrange

CoE alum earns manufacturing industry achievement award 

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Jeff DeGrange, a University of Iowa College of Engineering alum, is being recognized with the Additive Manufacturing Industry Achievement Award.  
Thomas Burt

Celebrating graduate student milestones

Friday, May 19, 2023
This semester, seven students took their comprehensive exams and will defend their theses.

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College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, May 18, 2025 12:00pm
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.A livestream of the ceremony is available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr7v4Mq0oc8Dean Ann McKenna will deliver the commencement address. Trenton Hohn, who is from Alexandria, Minnesota, and is graduating with a degree in industrial and systems engineering, will be the student speaker. Executive Vice President and Provost Kevin Kregel will confer degrees.

Discover Your University

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 (all day)
Hawkeye Wind Tunnel Annex
Discover Your University helps Iowa faculty and staff discover great things happening around campus. The program offers sponsored visits to various campus sites during normal working hours, providing opportunities to learn about innovative programs like the Driving Safety Research Institute, Recreational Services, University Libraries, Hancher, Pentacrest Museums, and more. University staff and faculty are invited to join us for a tour of lab spaces in the Hydraulics Wind Tunnel Annex!