Dept. of Mechanical Engineering Graduate Seminar

PRESENTATION: The performance and sensitivity of polymer-bonded explosives (PBXs) are strongly influenced by their complex heterogeneous microstructures. Microstructural characteristics such as binder fraction, porosity, and particle morphology govern mesoscale processes including hotspot formation and shock propagation. However, systematic computational investigation of these effects is constrained by the limited availability of experimentally...

Dept. of Mechanical Engineering Graduate Seminar

PRESENTATION: While substantial research has focused on the spatial transmission of human respiratory ejecta, progress has been relatively limited in understanding how the physics of inhalation flow within an exposed subject's airway affects the local transport of pathogen-laden particulates, ultimately influencing infection onset. In the first part of this talk, Dr. Basu will present a pathogen-agnostic fluid dynamics model that explores...

Soldering is one of the most fundamental skills needed to explore the world of electronics. This workshop will help you gain a better understanding of electronics and be better equipped to create your own. This hands-on workshop is a standalone event. Taught by Megan Michaud.

ORCiD (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) is a persistent digital identifier to resolve the researcher's name ambiguity problem. Researchers are required to provide their ORCiD iD when applying for a grant or submitting an article for publication. Learn more about creating an ORCiD iD at www.iam.uiowa.edu/planter, linking your ORCiD iD to the University of Iowa, and adding your publication records from data sources (Scopus, CrossRef, etc.) to your ORCiD. Led by Carol Hollier, sciences reference...

Join us for an out-of-this-world movie experience as we screen "The Martian" (2015) and explore the science behind the story. Is surviving on Mars really possible? Could you grow potatoes in Martian soil? How accurate are the physics, engineering, and geology portrayed on screen?

Enjoy expert commentary from NASA-affiliated experts in engineering, physics and astronomy, and geology as they break down what’s fact and what’s fiction in this sci-fi classic. Bring your curiosity, questions, and love...

Are you unsure which journal to publish in? Have you ever wondered how to identify and avoid predatory publishers? What is the difference between traditional publishing and open access? This workshop will provide answers to these questions and more, and you’ll learn strategies for navigating the jungle of scholarly publishing. Bring your own questions too! Presented by Kari Kozak, director, Sciences and Engineering Libraries.