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College of Engineering hosts national rural resilience visioning event

Thursday, March 27, 2025
The College of Engineering recently hosted a "visioning" event that brought together top researchers and rural stakeholders from across the county to brainstorm ways engineering research can enhance the health and resilience of rural communities.
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4,700 watch future engineers compete at FIRST Tech robotics competition

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
FIRST Tech Challenge Iowa Championship, the annual robotics competition that ignites a passion for engineering, teamwork, and leadership among middle and high school students, drew 4,700 people to the Iowa City area in early March, according to a new report.
Kakhovka Dam Breach

Study: Wartime breach of Ukrainian dam triggers ‘toxic time-bomb'

Monday, March 24, 2025
George S. Constantinescu, a University of Iowa professor of civil and environmental engineering, co-authored a paper in Science finding the Kakhovka Dam breach in Ukraine unleashed a "toxic time-bomb" of pollutants threatening to poison ecosystems and water supplies for years to come.
Rachel Marek

Engineering research scientist battles toxic chemicals

Monday, March 24, 2025
Rachel F. Marek, a University of Iowa associate research scientist, has devoted much of her career to protecting humans from harmful chemicals by better understanding and mitigating exposure to toxins.
Ava Reed Tracers

Mechanical engineering undergraduate creates Lego model of TRACERS mission

Monday, March 10, 2025
Ava Reed, a second year University of Iowa mechanical engineering student, built a Lego model of the TRACERS mission to give to the faculty and staff who worked on the large project ahead of its launch this spring.
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Christensen among 4 to win UI’s highest teaching honor

Thursday, February 20, 2025
University of Iowa ECE Professor and DEO Gary Christensen wins the prestigious the President and Provost Award for Teaching Excellence, recognizing exceptional and ongoing contributions to student learning and success.
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UI graduate students get first-hand experience with NASA airborne research

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
University of Iowa students recently experienced airborne research firsthand, traveling to California's Mojave Desert for a NASA mission to verify satellite data using a high-altitude aircraft soaring 12 miles above Earth.

Upcoming events

Meet Stanley Consultants – March 31

Monday, March 31, 2025 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Seamans Center
Join us Monday, March 31 from noon to 2 p.m. in SC1078 for an exclusive on-campus visit with Stanley Consultants, hosted by the IEEE Student Chapter. Learn about the company’s impactful work, explore internship and job opportunities, and connect directly with industry professionals. Bring your questions and your resume!

Maker Breaks: Robotics Showcase

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:30am to 1:30pm
Seamans Center
See robots from around the College of Engineering and make your own papercraft robotic claw.  
Leaders in Discovery: Modeling Climate Science and Earth Systems with Lai-yung Ruby Leung promotional image

Leaders in Discovery: Modeling Climate Science and Earth Systems with Lai-yung Ruby Leung

Monday, April 14, 2025 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
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.

Iowa PFAS Conference: Learn, Connect and Explore

Tuesday, April 15 8:00am to Wednesday, April 16, 2025 5:00pm
Graduate Iowa City
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/

Chicago Career Trek – April 17–18

Thursday, April 17 6:30am to Friday, April 18, 2025 6:00pm
Join us for a two-day trek to Chicago to visit top engineering companies, connect with Iowa alumni, and explore real-world engineering careers. You'll tour Panduit and G&W Electric, with a third company visit in progress. Cost: $60 (includes transportation, hotel, and group dinner). Spots are limited—register now!
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