Articles from August 2024

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Reinhardt elected fellow of International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineers

Wednesday, August 7, 2024
University of Iowa engineering professor Joseph Reinhardt has been elected as a fellow of the International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineers (IAMBE) in recognition of his exemplary achievements in the area of biomedical engineering.
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College welcomes four new faculty members

Monday, August 5, 2024
The College of Engineering is pleased to welcome four new faculty members this month. Each brings knowledge, expertise, and diverse perspectives that will enrich our academic community. Please join us in welcoming them to the college.
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Sky is the limit: Iowa engineers making UI a leader in measuring atmospheric and environmental data 

Monday, August 5, 2024
University of Iowa engineering researchers are building capabilities to make Iowa a destination for measuring atmospheric and environmental data crucial for understanding effects of climate change.
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$6 million award helps Univ. of Iowa collect weather data in rural areas

Friday, August 2, 2024
Thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation, the University of Iowa will be using tech of its own design to improve climate and weather predictions in rural areas.
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I-Corps grant to support BME students’ mechanical ventilator research

Friday, August 2, 2024
University of Iowa biomedical engineering PhD candidates are part of a research team selected for a National Science Foundation I-Corps grant to develop a cost-effective mechanical ventilator for underserved communities. 
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Iowa engineering graduate Troy Brunk to lead Collins Aerospace

Friday, August 2, 2024
Troy Brunk, who earned a degree in industrial engineering at the University of Iowa in 1992, has been named president of Collins Aerospace, an aerospace and defense giant that is among the largest employers in Iowa.
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University of Iowa receives $6M to study extreme weather in agriculture

Friday, August 2, 2024
The University of Iowa has received a $6 million grant from the National Science Foundation to complete a four-year study — which includes placing about 500 sensors across four states — looking at extreme weather in agriculture communities.