Engineering News

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Humanoid, quadruped bring mechanical engineering alive

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Two new robots, a humanoid and a dog-looking quadruped, are helping University of Iowa engineering students connect equations to real-world motion. Thus far, the robots have been incorporated into Dynamics and a handful of other venues, including senior design projects.
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BME graduate credits research experience in landing job

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Conducting research in a pediatric cardiology clinic throughout college opened doors for Alex Sigman, who will be graduating from the University of Iowa next week with a degree in biomedical engineering (BME). 
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CEE U2G Student Spotlight: Anthony Lamoreux

Monday, May 11, 2026
U2G student Anthony Lamoreux chose the University of Iowa for its strong water resources engineering program and partnership with IIHR Hydroscience & Engineering and has thrived in its hands-on, collaborative learning environment.
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CEE Graduate Student Spotlight: Stan Kohls

Monday, May 11, 2026
Graduate student Stan Kohls chose the University of Iowa for its strong water quality research opportunities and has thrived in the LeFevre Group, where he is advancing stormwater research and applied environmental engineering.
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CEE U2G Student Spotlight: Matthew Kliegl

Monday, May 11, 2026
U2G student Matthew Kliegl chose the University of Iowa for its strong engineering program and vibrant campus and has thrived in its close-knit community through academics and hands-on experiences.
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CEE U2G Student Spotlight: Giuseppe Gianforte

Monday, May 11, 2026
U2G student Giuseppe Gianforte chose the University of Iowa for its strong engineering program close to home and has thrived in its supportive, collaborative community through academics and student involvement.
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CEE Graduate Student Spotlight: Qin Dong

Monday, May 11, 2026
PhD candidate Qin Dong chose the University of Iowa for its environmental engineering research opportunities and has excelled in the collaborative Superfund Research Program while working on bioaugmentation for sediment remediation.
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Student Leadership Awards winners announced

Thursday, May 7, 2026
Students and student organizations of the College of Engineering were honored at the annual Student Leadership Awards in April. More than 200 members of the engineering community came to recognize the achievements.
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Study: Microplastics may be warming our planet

Thursday, May 7, 2026
A University of Iowa faculty member contributed to a study finding airborne micro- and nanoplastics may contribute to global warming at a level equivalent to 16.2% of that caused by black carbon, or soot, according to findings published in Nature Climate Change. 
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University of Iowa students help fast-growing West Branch plan for the future

Thursday, May 7, 2026
University of Iowa civil engineering students gain real‑world planning experience by helping fast‑growing West Branch design its future through 2050.