Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

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Chemical Engineers at Iowa are making headlines

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Watch Iowa Engineering student on Family Feud

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

CBE centennial celebration concludes, highlighting more than a century of innovation, education

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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From hand-built bike to the edge of space, UI student discovers the breadth of an engineering education

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

CBE Events

CBE 100-Year Centennial Reception

Sunday, November 8, 2026 7:00am

Minneapolis Convention Center

In November, we will celebrate the birthday of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at Iowa with a Centennial Reception at the AIChE Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

For more information visit the link below:

https://www.aiche.org/conferences/aiche-annual-meeting/2026

CBE 100-Year Centennial Reception

Monday, November 9, 2026 7:00am

Minneapolis Convention Center

In November, we will celebrate the birthday of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at Iowa with a Centennial Reception at the AIChE Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

For more information visit the link below:

https://www.aiche.org/conferences/aiche-annual-meeting/2026

CBE 100-Year Centennial Reception

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 6:30am

Minneapolis Convention Center

In November, we will celebrate the birthday of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at Iowa with a Centennial Reception at the AIChE Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

For more information visit the link below:

https://www.aiche.org/conferences/aiche-annual-meeting/2026

College of Pharmacy PSET Seminar: Michael Schnieders, PhD

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 11:30am

College of Pharmacy Building

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics (PSET) in the College of Pharmacy will host a seminar presented by:

Dr. Michael Schnieders, PhD
Professor
Department of Biomedical and Molecular Biology
University of Iowa

All are welcome to attend. No pre-registration required.

College Events

College of Pharmacy PSET Seminar: Michael Schnieders, PhD

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 11:30am

College of Pharmacy Building

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics (PSET) in the College of Pharmacy will host a seminar presented by:

Dr. Michael Schnieders, PhD
Professor
Department of Biomedical and Molecular Biology
University of Iowa

All are welcome to attend. No pre-registration required.

Engineering Career Trek: Pella Corporation & Vermeer

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 7:30am to 5:00pm

Pella Windows and Doors

Visit to Pella Corporation and Vermeer

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