Join the College of Engineering as we welcome our inaugural Iowa Engineering Distinguished Speaker, Richard K. Miller, for a day of roundtable discussions and a seminar focused on the current challenges facing engineering education. 

Richard K. Miller, former President of Olin College of Engineering, is a renowned figure in engineering education. With a background in applied mechanics, he has made significant contributions to the field and received numerous prestigious awards. He currently serves as a visiting professor at MIT.

A team at the University of Iowa led by Soura Dasgupta and Nandakumar Narayanan has developed a computational approach using EEG data to diagnose Parkinson's disease. The algorithm achieves 85% accuracy and real-time efficiency, outperforming existing methods and facilitating adaptive deep brain stimulation for symptom management.

Sarah Vigmostad, an associate professor in the Biomedical Engineering department, has become co-chair of the college's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council. With her extensive experience and commitment to DEI, Sarah is well-suited to lead the council in advancing our college's goals. Congratulations, Sarah!

ECE alumnus, Yuanqiu Mo, was recently named one of five finalists for the Young Author Prize for the paper he presented at IFAC World Congress 2020 in Germany this July. Mo graduated with his Ph.D. in electrical engineering in December 2019. 

The College of Engineering is prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in response to the current challenges and opportunities. They are seeking a faculty co-chair for the DEI Council and engaging in ongoing discussions and initiatives to foster change and inclusivity.

Harriet B. Nembhard, the new dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Iowa, emphasizes the transformative impact of engineering and the importance of creating a sense of belonging within the engineering community. She envisions producing globally aware and socially responsible engineers who will make positive contributions to society.

Three University of Iowa electrical and computer engineering faculty members have received an NSF RAPID grant to develop a high-throughput and low-cost testing method for COVID-19 viruses and antibodies using compressed sensing and group testing techniques, potentially increasing testing capacity tenfold.

The University of Iowa College of Engineering collaborates with Mercy Iowa City to optimize UV exposure for mask decontamination. Using specialized sensors developed by Fatima Toor, the required exposure time was determined to properly irradiate and sterilize masks, allowing for their reuse and reducing waste.

University of Iowa researchers have developed a deep learning algorithm that can predict the survival of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. By analyzing tumor geometry, the algorithm achieved highly accurate prognostic power, offering a potential step towards personalized cancer treatment programs.

The Spring 2020 Engineering Career Fair will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2020, from 12:00-5:00 PM in the Iowa Memorial Union.

Matthew G. Finley, a PhD student in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Iowa, received the "Best Student Paper" award at the 2020 IS&T International Symposium on Electronic Imaging. His paper presented a novel method for compressing 3D range geometry, applicable in various fields including medicine, manufacturing, and entertainment.