Articles from May 2025

volcano eruption

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.
ME student on wrestling mat

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.
Blue ribbon that says, "honors & awards"

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.
Vijay Headshot

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.
Kaleb Young portrait

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.
Graduate Programs and Research Banquet

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.