PRESENTATION: PhDs Beyond Academia – From private engineering consulting to biomechanics and robotics, join us for a conversation with engineering PhDs working outside academia in a variety of industries.  This is a virtual event. Please email ME-dept@uiowa.edu to request the Zoom meeting link.  PANELISTS:  Esteban Castro-Feliciano, PhD (Crown Hydrodynamics), Rand Hidayah, PhD (Viam, Inc.) and Luis Nolasco, PhD (Explico) Dr. Esteban L. Castro is the principal at Crown Hydrodynamics. He uses...

PRESENTATION: Mobility Matters: Focusing on User-Centered Assistive Device Design Millions of individuals worldwide rely on walking aids for mobility, and the design of these devices significantly impacts their quality of life. Walking impairments can lead to profound physical and psychological consequences. However, poorly designed devices may exacerbate issues such as arthritis, scoliosis, and increased energy expenditure. Addressing these challenges necessitates a comprehensive design...

PRESENTATION: Universal Vortex Formation Time of Flapping Flight The profound impact of lift force on human travel is mirrored by its vital role in animal locomotion. A recurring feature in animal flight and swimming is a roll-up of free shear layers into swirling vortical structures. Biological flyers periodically flap their appendages to generate aerodynamic forces. Extensive studies have made significant progress in explaining the physics behind their propulsion in cruising by developing...

PRESENTATION: The “Selfie” and Other Origin Stories A short walk-through of the history of selfies and their evolution and how that influenced the development of modern technologies in modern smartphones. Layered with some anecdotes from his personal journey with Apple, one of the biggest tech industry firms, Yazan Alnahhas reflects on lessons learned and how they shaped his career and reasoning. Discussion will also touch on future directions based on incoming industry trends like artificial...

Soldering is one of the most fundamental skills needed to explore the world of electronics. This workshop will help you gain a better understanding of electronics and be better equipped to create your own. Taught by Kara Beauchamp, instructional lab manager. Sponsored by IEEE and the Lichtenberger Engineering Library.

See robots from around the College of Engineering and make your own papercraft robotic claw.  

Faculty, staff, students, and members of the community are invited to the inaugural "Leaders in Discovery" lecture on Tuesday, April 15. L. Ruby Leung, an atmospheric scientist internationally recognized in Earth systems modeling and hydrologic processes, will discuss cutting-edge modeling techniques and her recent work on predictions of rainfall and atmospheric dynamics, including its implications for Iowa and the world.

The 2025 Iowa PFAS Conference will be held April 15-16, 2025, at the Graduate by Hilton Iowa City and the University of Iowa campus. The conference is designed to exchange ideas and findings, provide learning and networking opportunities, and explore new ways to test and deal with PFAS in environmental and biological samples. To learn more visit https://pfas.conference.uiowa.edu/