ECE News

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Iowa engineering students win first place in ethics case competition

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The University of Iowa team of Tayla Lovan, Lydia Pauley, and Eva Singh won first place at the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Nexus Region 4 conference earlier this month in Chicago.
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Iowa Engineering undergraduates selected as national EDGE Scholars

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
University of Iowa undergraduates Alec Melendez, a double major in electrical engineering and applied physics, and Lane Neshiem, a first‑year mechanical engineering student, are gaining national exposure to semiconductor research and manufacturing through participation in the EDGE (Expanding Dynamic Growth in Engineering) Scholars Program.
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UI professor named Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Fatima Toor, professor of electrical and computer engineering, was recently selected to be a part of the 2026 class of Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors.
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Worst to first: Iowa engineering, business team wins international competition

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
University of Iowa undergraduate engineering and business students blended expertise to win first place at ENGCOMM, an international conference focused on the intersection of engineering and business last month.
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Fatima Toor named Senior Member of National Academy of Inventors

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Fatima Toor, University of Iowa professor of electrical and computer engineering Lowell G. Battershell Chair in Laser Engineering, has been selected for the 2026 class of Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).

ECE Events

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Senior Design Day 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 (all day)
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Join us May 1, 2026 at the Iowa Memorial Union as we celebrate innovation and student achievement at Senior Design Day 2026

College Events

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Alumni Day 2026

Saturday, April 18, 2026 (all day)
Levitt Center for University Advancement
Once a Hawkeye, Always a Hawkeye
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Earth Day at Seamans Center

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Seamans Center

Celebrate Earth Day at the College of Engineering’s Seamans Center. Stop by to connect with campus organizations, explore sustainability initiatives, and take part in hands‑on activities designed to spark curiosity and action. Enjoy music, movement, seed giveaways, and a welcoming, come‑and‑go atmosphere.

This year’s celebration will also include visits from preschoolers from the LENA Project, whose presence adds an extra dose of joy and inspiration as they help remind us why caring for our...