Iowa Engineering news
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Worthington awarded $1.9 million NIH grant to study eye disease
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
A new federal grant will support Kristan Worthington, a University of Iowa associate professor of biomedical engineering, in investigating factors that contribute to age-related macular degeneration, an eye disease that gradually causes central vision loss.
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Schnieders on team awarded $2M NIH grant to grow Iowa biotech talent
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Michael Schnieders, University of Iowa professor of biomedical engineering and faculty affiliate of the Iowa Technology Institute, Mark Arnold, professor of chemistry, and Maria Spies, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, have been awarded a grant for the Iowa Biotech-TP: Predoctoral Program in Biotechnology.
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Reinhardt elected fellow of International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineers
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
University of Iowa engineering professor Joseph Reinhardt has been elected as a fellow of the International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineers (IAMBE) in recognition of his exemplary achievements in the area of biomedical engineering.
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College welcomes four new faculty members
Monday, August 5, 2024
The College of Engineering is pleased to welcome four new faculty members this month. Each brings knowledge, expertise, and diverse perspectives that will enrich our academic community. Please join us in welcoming them to the college.
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Sky is the limit: Iowa engineers making UI a leader in measuring atmospheric and environmental data
Monday, August 5, 2024
University of Iowa engineering researchers are building capabilities to make Iowa a destination for measuring atmospheric and environmental data crucial for understanding effects of climate change.
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I-Corps grant to support BME students’ mechanical ventilator research
Friday, August 2, 2024
University of Iowa biomedical engineering PhD candidates are part of a research team selected for a National Science Foundation I-Corps grant to develop a cost-effective mechanical ventilator for underserved communities.
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Iowa engineering graduate Troy Brunk to lead Collins Aerospace
Friday, August 2, 2024
Troy Brunk, who earned a degree in industrial engineering at the University of Iowa in 1992, has been named president of Collins Aerospace, an aerospace and defense giant that is among the largest employers in Iowa.
Media coverage
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UI College of Engineering chatbot streamlining student services
Thursday, April 25, 2024
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ChatGPT proves smart as an engineer, promise as teaching tool
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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