Articles from 2026

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Singh receives leadership, academic awards

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Eva Singh, an undergraduate studying computer science and engineering, has been recognized for her leadership and academics.
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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.
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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.
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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.
David Cwiertny

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.
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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."
David Cwiertny

KCCI Investigates: Central Iowa Water Works' nitrate removal facility runs for 107 days in 2026

Thursday, April 30, 2026
UI expert David Cwiertny discusses rising nitrate trends, EPA standards, and what early spikes mean for Central Iowa drinking water.
Punam Saha

Saha featured in April IAPR newsletter

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Pranav Saha received his PhD from the Indian Statistical Institute and is currently a professor at the University of Iowa. He is a fellow of IEEE, AIMBE, and IAPR.
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Column | Exploring the Lichtenberger Engineering Library

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Established 120 years ago, the library has everything from plant patents to power tools.
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BME student improving lung defense systems

Friday, April 24, 2026
Winter Philibert, a University of Iowa PhD candidate in the Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering, where her doctoral research aims to improve the interaction between mucus and cilia in the lung’s self-cleaning system known as mucociliary transport.