ECE News
Dasgupta, Mudumbai awarded funding to develop theory of diffusion models for generative AI
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Two University of Iowa engineers—Soura Dasgupta and Raghu Mudumbai—have won funding from the National Science Foundation to develop a theory that would improve the accuracy and speed of AI-generated images, videos, text, and speech.
Internships and co-ops are shaping Iowa engineering students
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Internships and co-ops are more than just a line on the résumé for University of Iowa College of Engineering students. They’re career boosters.
UI scholars find laser technology could make surgeries safer
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Researchers at the University of Iowa have found they can bend high-tech lasers without sacrificing performance – a key milestone in bringing advanced laser systems into hospitals, labs, and fieldwork.
ECE grad student Anyimadu honored for research, teaching
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Eric Ababio Anyimadu, a University of Iowa PhD candidate in electrical and computer engineering (ECE), is being recognized for his work as a researcher and teacher.
Bell, Hasan lead new AI certificate's foundational course
Friday, November 7, 2025
Tyler Bell, engineering associate professor, and Ali Hasan, philosophy associate professor and department chair, will co-teach the core class for University of Iowa's new artificial intelligence certificate.
Iowa Academy of Education honors virtual reality teacher training research
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Tyler Bell, a University of Iowa associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, contributed to studies of AI-integrated virtual reality training for teacher preparation, which won the Thomas N. Urban Research Award.
Alumnus Richard Smith donates $7.7M to University of Iowa College of Engineering
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The University of Iowa College of Engineering has received a $7.7 million gift from alumnus Richard "Dick" and Judy Smith to endow the deanship as the Dick and Judy Smith Dean of the College of Engineering and support facility enhancements.
Bell named Provost AI Fellow
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Tyler Bell, ECE associate professor, will co-develop and teach the required introductory course, AI Fundamentals, for a new AI certificate targeting University of Iowa undergraduates that is planned to launch in spring 2026.
Iowa Engineering boosting state’s manufacturing on global stage
Sunday, August 17, 2025
University of Iowa engineering professors and their students are developing next-generation manufacturing systems to make Iowa more competitive in the global marketplace with help from a $1.3 million National Science Foundation EPSCoR Graduate Fellow Program grant.
UI awarded NSF grant for breakthrough in generative AI
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
A new National Science Foundation-backed project led by Professor Soura Dasgupta at the University of Iowa College of Engineering is pioneering faster, more accurate, and efficient generative AI systems for creating images, text, and other content.
Iowa Engineering announces new faculty hires
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
The University of Iowa College of Engineering has announced the hiring of new faculty members for the 2025-26 academic year.
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.
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