The Iowa Geological Survey is in the third year of a five-year project that involves essentially x-raying every single levee in the state. That adds up to roughly 900 miles of levees, all being checked to see what they are made of to ensure they hold up in the event of a flood.

Mechanical engineering professor Caterina Lamuta and PhD student Rabiu Mamman were interviewed about their hydrofoil research.

Larry Weber, director of IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering, said his team needs to raise about $600,000 annually to continue the program.

Engineering students created this year’s corn monument design as a reference to some of the first-ever corn monuments, dating back to as early as 1919. It takes the shape of an obelisk, a four-sided pillar that tapers to a pyramid-shaped top.

Environmental engineering PhD student David Ramotowski writes about his research on using bacteria to clean up sites contaminated with PCBs.

Austin McKee is a here in the Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Department. Learn more about Professor McKee and his career path at the University of Iowa!

The University of Iowa College of Engineering has announced named and endowed positions for two engineering professors.

The funds are to be exclusively used for PFAS remediation, but it's unclear exactly what this means. University of Iowa Professor and water quality expert David Cwiertny says Des Moines and Central Iowa Water Works aren't alone. Water utilities may not have looked into PFAS because that isn't a requirement.

When John Kessler (81BSCHE) looked back on his career, he realized how valuable a mentor could have been. Now, he’s helping University of Iowa engineering students, including Aoife Cleary, through the CBE Undergraduate Mentoring Program.

Longtime supporter of the University of Iowa College of Engineering, Gregs G. Thomopulos, has been honored with a 2025 International Impact Award.