Industrial and Systems Engineering

ISE 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.

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Driving Safety Research Institute analyzing new tech to identify alcohol impairment

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

The University of Iowa Driving Safety Research Institute was recently awarded $2 million from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to analyze the effectiveness of driver monitoring systems on their ability to detect if someone is driving while drunk—specifically, if they are over the legal limit or not.

UI Research Foundation forms UI Chapter of the National Academy of Inventors

Monday, May 20, 2024

College of Engineering researchers are among those invited to join the chapter membership for their significant contributions to innovation and economic development on the UI campus and in the region.

Engineering lands three Career Impact Awards

Friday, May 3, 2024

Two faculty and a staff member of the University of Iowa College of Engineering were recognized with Career Impact Awards by the Pomerantz Career Center.

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ISE Events

ISE:5000 GRADUATE SEMINAR -- ZHE WANG

Thursday, September 17, 2026 3:30pm to 4:20pm

Seamans Center

Join us in welcoming Zhe (Andy) Wang, an assistant professor of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the University of Iowa, to the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Graduate Seminar.

Dr. Wang will present his seminar titled "Electrocatalyst Discovery: From Single Atoms to Megalibraries". This talk presents a multi-scale approach to catalyst design, focusing on the discovery and optimization of three distinct types of active sites tailored for specific energy conversion...

Engineering Events

Study Abroad Fair

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 11:00am to 3:00pm

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Ready to take your UI education beyond Iowa City?

The University of Iowa Study Abroad Fair takes place Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (CDT) in the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) International Ballroom.

Whether you're just curious or already planning, this is your opportunity to discover what studying abroad can look like for you.

At the fair, you'll discover:

Short-term, semester-long, and faculty-led programs in over 40 countries

Internship and research opportunities that count toward...

Graduate & Professional Students: Let's Do Lunch!

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Sciences Library

Bring your academic interests to the table and engage with fellow graduate and professional students in a casual, supportive environment.

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