PRESENTER: Francesca Riccio-Ackerman, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyAmputations are often presented as unpredictable tragedies, warranting sympathy and mitigated by the promise of ever-advancing prosthetic technologies. However, disabling events like amputations occur in clusters globally, driven by war, erosion of medical infrastructure, and neglect. Riccio-Ackerman presents an analysis of factors that grow these hotspots and keep those affected struggling to access critical medical...

An interactive virtual reality exhibit and a seminar. Both events are free and open to the public. Virtual exhibit requires sign-up.Seminar Talk and Discussion (May 8, 3:30PM-4:20PM, 3630 Seamans Center)Emerging technologies, like 360-video and virtual reality are making it possible to experience global realities and merge virtual and physical worlds. Join Dr. Muhtaseb, co-founder of The Phoenix of Gaza XR project, for a presentation and discussion on utilizing these immersive technologies to...

An interactive virtual reality exhibit and a seminar. Both events are free and open to the public. Virtual exhibit requires sign-up.Seminar Talk and Discussion (May 8, 3:30PM-4:20PM, 3630 Seamans Center)Emerging technologies, like 360-video and virtual reality are making it possible to experience global realities and merge virtual and physical worlds. Join Dr. Muhtaseb, co-founder of The Phoenix of Gaza XR project, for a presentation and discussion on utilizing these immersive technologies to...

An interactive virtual reality exhibit and a seminar. Both events are free and open to the public. Virtual exhibit requires sign-up.Seminar Talk and Discussion (May 8, 3:30PM-4:20PM, 3630 Seamans Center)Emerging technologies, like 360-video and virtual reality are making it possible to experience global realities and merge virtual and physical worlds. Join Dr. Muhtaseb, co-founder of The Phoenix of Gaza XR project, for a presentation and discussion on utilizing these immersive technologies to...

An interactive virtual reality exhibit and a seminar. Both events are free and open to the public. Virtual exhibit requires sign-up.Seminar Talk and Discussion (May 8, 3:30PM-4:20PM, 3630 Seamans Center)Emerging technologies, like 360-video and virtual reality are making it possible to experience global realities and merge virtual and physical worlds. Join Dr. Muhtaseb, co-founder of The Phoenix of Gaza XR project, for a presentation and discussion on utilizing these immersive technologies to...

Unpark Yourself: Bike to Work Week BreakfastBreakfast burritos, fruit, coffee, and juice will be provided by the Engineering Staff Advisory Council and College of Education. You can also register your bike with Campus Safety and learn about bike safety. May 12–18 is Bike to Work Week. We are encouraging those who can, to leave your car at home and use alternative means of commuting to campus, such as biking, public transportation, car-pooling, UI van pool, and walking. Come and learn—all are...

Participants will learn about the research activities at IIHR, including the statewide hydraulic monitoring network maintained by the Iowa Flood Center. The tour will include a visit to research labs housed in the Hydraulics Wind Tunnel Annex and discussions with IIHR research staff and faculty.

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.