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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.
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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.  

ISE Events

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ISE 5000 GRADUATE SEMINAR --DR. DANIEL SEWELL

Thursday, November 13, 2025 3:30pm to 4:20pm
Seamans Center

Join us in welcoming Daniel Sewell, professor within the Department of Biostatistics of the College of Public Health at the University of Iowa, to the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Graduate Seminar. Dr. Sewell will present his seminar titled "From Data to Decisions: How to leverage the networks in which we are embedded to improve health outcomes."

Engineering Events

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Engineering Career Trek to Chicago

Friday, November 7, 2025 (all day)
Seamans Center
Engineering Career Trek to Chicago
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Student Success Workshop: Mindfulness 101

Monday, November 10, 2025 3:00pm to 3:50pm
Seamans Center
In this workshop, students will be able to define mindfulness & mindfulness meditation practice, understand why it’s helpful, and learn new meditations to cope with stress.