Articles from May 2026
UI professor awarded $1.2 million to create online flood warning system
Monday, May 4, 2026
Humberto Vergara’s project is part of the U.N’s larger Early Warnings For All, a global initiative aiming to provide warning systems to every country on earth by the end of 2027.
Visit to GE HealthCare exposes Iowa students to emerging MRI field, career pathways
Monday, May 4, 2026
University of Iowa students and post-doctoral researchers in engineering, math, health care got a behind the scenes look at the commercial side of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as well as early career pathways in the field, through a visit to GE HealthCare (GEHC) headquarters in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
New equipment, updated LiDAR program boost ECE student experience
Friday, May 1, 2026
Investments in new equipment have allowed electrical and computer engineering students to gain hands-on experience with cutting edge technology at the University of Iowa College of Engineering.
Clearing the water: Iowa’s search for answers on cancer
Friday, May 1, 2026
Environmental health expert David Cwiertny discusses nitrate levels, water regulation, and the science behind Iowa’s cancer concerns.
NY Times Opinion: Iowa Flood Center tracking system a blueprint for the nation
Friday, May 1, 2026
The New York Times Opinion desk profiled the University of Iowa's Iowa Flood Center and how it has been critical resource in mitigating flash flooding for cities and towns across Iowa, such as Riverdale. "The mayor knows how lucky he is to have the Iowa Flood Center: it’s the technology of the gauges and their modeling predictions, and, importantly, the human experts on call in a crisis."
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