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College of Engineering faculty, staff, and students are engaged in research that will improve quality of life and transform our world through engineering for human health, engineering for the environment, and engineering for emerging technologies.

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Dick and Judy Smith

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.

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BME alumna uses engineering skills in family medicine residency

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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UI research initiative offers free arsenic testing for Iowa private well owners

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Events

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BME Discovery Day

Thursday, October 1, 2026 (all day)
Seamans Center
Join us for BME Discovery Day on October 1st to explore the many opportunities and pathways available through biomedical engineering. The event will feature a diverse group of panelists, including graduate students, PhD students, recent BME graduates, industry professionals and management, faculty members, pre-health advisors, and more!

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Can't wait to see you there!
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Success Workshop: Study Smarter, Not Harder: General Study Skills

Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:00pm to 12:50pm
Seamans Center
Students will develop a method for how to study, learn about the study timeline, and be equipped with practical study strategies that they can use throughout their academic career

3MT CoE Workshops

Friday, October 2, 2026 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Seamans Center
3MT Workshops
Canceled
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