ISE News

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Marzen represents OPL at Farnborough International Airshow

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Randy Marzen, test director at the University of Iowa Operator Performance Laboratory (OPL), joined an Iowa delegation at one of the world’s largest aerospace trade events in July.
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Vicory engineers a better way to clean hospitals

Monday, August 17, 2026
Connor Vicory, a University of Iowa industrial and systems engineering major, has launched a startup called Vicory Solutions. Through the company, Vicory developed Control, a software that helps hospitals standardize room cleaning and reduce the risk of infection.
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Patent awarded to improve crash avoidance braking time in electric vehicles

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
A new patent by University of Iowa researchers combines collision avoidance technology with regenerative braking systems used in electric vehicles to improve emergency braking response time.
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Aerospace hub initiative leverages University of Iowa flight-test capabilities, could create opportunities to stay in Iowa

Wednesday, July 8, 2026
As public and private sector leaders in Iowa launch the Ascentus Aerospace Hub initiative to attract aerospace investment and accelerate innovation, forces in industry, infrastructure, workforce development, and research are being combined to create an environment where aerospace and aviation companies can thrive and skilled graduates find reasons to stay in Iowa.

ISE Events

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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

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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.