Iowa Engineering news

ME student on wrestling mat

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.
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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.
Graduate Programs and Research Banquet

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.
 Christoph Beckermann

Iowa Engineering mourns the loss of longtime faculty member

Monday, April 28, 2025
Longtime University of Iowa mechanical engineering professor Christoph Beckermann passed away in April after a lengthy illness.
Forest

Iowa Engineering class inspires planting of new Miyawaki campus forest

Thursday, April 17, 2025
University of Iowa will plant a Miyawaki campus forest on Arbor Day, inspired by a presentation by students in the College of Engineering’s Sustainable Systems class.
Michael J. Schnieders

Schnieders secures NSF grant to speed up drug development

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Michael Schnieders, University of Iowa professor of biomedical engineering, is developing new computer models that would speed up development of lifesaving drugs by better predicting how drug formulas will interact with the human body.
Lutz

Engineering student, Navy veteran Lutz attends commissioning of USS Iowa

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
University of Iowa junior and U.S. Navy veteran Thomas Lutz attended the commissioning ceremony of the USS Iowa on April 5 in Groton, Connecticut, as a guest of the Crystal Group.

Upcoming events

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An Evening with FIRST

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Kirkwood Regional Center at the University of Iowa
Whether you're a FIRST robotics coach looking to share insights and gather new ideas or you're thinking about starting a FIRST team and want to hear tips from those who have done it, An Evening with FIRST is for you.We're partnering with the University of Iowa College of Engineering to help connect existing FIRST coaches, share information for those interested in starting new teams, and provide resources for all in attendance. The event will include a welcome session, group discussions...

College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, May 18, 2025 12:00pm
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.A livestream of the ceremony is available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr7v4Mq0oc8Dean Ann McKenna will deliver the commencement address. Trenton Hohn, who is from Alexandria, Minnesota, and is graduating with a degree in industrial and systems engineering, will be the student speaker. Executive Vice President and Provost Kevin Kregel will confer degrees.

Discover Your University

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 (all day)
Hawkeye Wind Tunnel Annex
Discover Your University helps Iowa faculty and staff discover great things happening around campus. The program offers sponsored visits to various campus sites during normal working hours, providing opportunities to learn about innovative programs like the Driving Safety Research Institute, Recreational Services, University Libraries, Hancher, Pentacrest Museums, and more. University staff and faculty are invited to join us for a tour of lab spaces in the Hydraulics Wind Tunnel Annex!

Bike to Work Week Breakfast & Bike Registration

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 7:30am to 9:00am
Seamans Center
Unpark Yourself: Bike to Work Week BreakfastBreakfast burritos, fruit, coffee, and juice will be provided by the Engineering Staff Advisory Council and College of Education. You can also register your bike with Campus Safety and learn about bike safety. May 12–18 is Bike to Work Week. We are encouraging those who can, to leave your car at home and use alternative means of commuting to campus, such as biking, public transportation, car-pooling, UI van pool, and walking. Come and learn—all are...
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Discover Your University

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Hydraulics Wind Tunnel Annex
Participants will learn about the research activities at IIHR, including the statewide hydraulic monitoring network maintained by the Iowa Flood Center. The tour will include a visit to research labs housed in the Hydraulics Wind Tunnel Annex and discussions with IIHR research staff and faculty.
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College of Engineering Distinguished Speaker Series