Articles from September 2026

Waymo driverless vehicle on an open highway road

Robotaxis Aren’t Going Where They Are Needed Most

Thursday, September 3, 2026
Driving Safety Research Institute Deputy Director Omar Ahmad is quoted in this Bloomberg article talking about the challenges, opportunities, and investment needed for driverless robotaxis in rural areas.
Leung observes the amount of light concentrated by his solar thermophotovoltaic system

Summer research program inspires high school student Jayden Leung

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Through a University of Iowa summer research program, high school student Jayden Leung helped design a solar thermophotovoltaic system while exploring the future of photonics and renewable energy.
Michael Schnieders and Lewis Stevens in the Stevens Lab

Researchers using advanced computing methods to improve drug development

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Researchers at the University of Iowa are leading an effort to develop a new computational method to predict how pharmaceutical compounds crystallize into tablet form, a critical step in bringing new medicines to patients.