Articles from May 2025

Iowa study: Deadly volcano triggered year-long drop in atmospheric temperature
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
University of Iowa engineers investigating the deadly 2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai volcano in the South Pacific Ocean – the largest underwater explosion ever recorded – discovered differences in how volcanoes in the ocean affect Earth’s climate compared to landlocked volcanoes.
Graduating ME student embraces challenge of Iowa women's wrestling
Monday, May 12, 2025
Alexandra “Allie” Baudhuin, a member of the Iowa women’s wrestling team, will earn a University of Iowa master’s degree in mechanical engineering this month.

Winners announced for 2024-25 Student Leadership Awards
Thursday, May 8, 2025
University of Iowa College of Engineering honored students and student organizations during the annual Student Leadership Awards on May 1.

CBE Student Spotlight: Shiljashree Vijay
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Shiljashree is currently completing her final year as a graduate student in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering.

CEE graduate finds path to preserve our natural habitat
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
When Kaleb Young started studying at the University of Iowa, he wanted to become a doctor. And while he’ll gain that title, it will not be an MD like he originally planned but a PhD with a focus in flood mitigation.

Engineering celebrates graduate programs and research
Thursday, May 1, 2025
The University of Iowa College of Engineering honored graduate students, faculty, and staff that have helped shape graduate programs and research at a banquet on April 30.