Jacqueline A. Dowling, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow at Carnegie Science, Stanford, California will be presenting, "Wind and Solar Constraints Guide Energy Storage Opportunities."

Get ahead on your research skills and enjoy coffee and donuts! These workshops are designed for graduate students and faculty but also open to undergraduates.  Explore the hidden world of patents and trademarks. This workshop will feature a basic introduction to what patents and trademarks are, the various types of patents in existence, and how to complete patents searches to begin the process. In addition to providing inventor exclusive rights to products, patents also give great detailed...

Sahar El Abbadi, Postdoctoral Researcher, Sustainable Energy & Environmental Systems, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, will be presenting, "Decarbonizing Wastewater: Strategies for Estimating and Reducing Methane Emissions."

Give your brain a break and get creative for a few minutes with monthly themed crafts. Celebrate circles and the magic of Pi! Make your own Pi-themed buttons and enjoy free apple pie bites.

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/

Celebrate Square Root Day! Collaborate with other students by filling out a mathematical color-by-number grid to reveal fun scenes and characters.

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.