Articles from September 2026
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.
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.
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.