Engineering News

Engineering student awarded Gilman Scholarship to study and intern abroad
Monday, June 16, 2025
Out of thousands of applicants nationwide, nine University of Iowa students, including a second-year industrial engineering student from Iowa City, have been awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which provides up to $5,000 to support study or internship experiences abroad.
First-ever ban on watering lawns in central Iowa due to nitrate levels in rivers
Monday, June 16, 2025
The water utility company is bringing water from the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers and treating a portion of that water by running it through a reverse osmosis system, which will remove nitrate levels, Larry Weber, director of the University of Iowa's IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering, told ABC News. If residents were to keep using water for "unnecessary" means, the company wouldn't be able to treat enough of it to blend back with the untreated water and still meet the EPA standard

Thomopulos, Smith receive Eight Over 80 awards
Friday, June 13, 2025
University of Iowa Center for Advancement recognized distinguished members of the College of Engineering community – Gregs Thomopulos, chair emeritus of Stanley Consultants, and Richard "Dick" Smith, founder of Agri-Industrial Plastics – in the 2025 Eight Over 80 awards.

OPL, Air Force Test Pilot School partnership benefits students
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The strong partnership between the University of Iowa Operator Performance Laboratory and the U.S. Air Force has made the College of Engineering a destination for Test Pilot School officers seeking a PhD.

Iowa study: Deadly volcano triggered year-long drop in atmospheric temperature
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
University of Iowa engineers investigating the deadly 2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai volcano in the South Pacific Ocean – the largest underwater explosion ever recorded – discovered differences in how volcanoes in the ocean affect Earth’s climate compared to landlocked volcanoes.
Graduating ME student embraces challenge of Iowa women's wrestling
Monday, May 12, 2025
Alexandra “Allie” Baudhuin, a member of the Iowa women’s wrestling team, will earn a University of Iowa master’s degree in mechanical engineering this month.

Winners announced for 2024-25 Student Leadership Awards
Thursday, May 8, 2025
University of Iowa College of Engineering honored students and student organizations during the annual Student Leadership Awards on May 1.

CBE Student Spotlight: Shiljashree Vijay
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Shiljashree is currently completing her final year as a graduate student in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering.

CEE graduate finds path to preserve our natural habitat
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
When Kaleb Young started studying at the University of Iowa, he wanted to become a doctor. And while he’ll gain that title, it will not be an MD like he originally planned but a PhD with a focus in flood mitigation.

Engineering celebrates graduate programs and research
Thursday, May 1, 2025
The University of Iowa College of Engineering honored graduate students, faculty, and staff that have helped shape graduate programs and research at a banquet on April 30.
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