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UPDATE: Ongoing DEI and Anti-Racism Work in the College of Engineering
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
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.
Welcome message from Dean Nembhard
Monday, June 29, 2020
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.
Electrical and Computer Engineering professors receive National Science Foundation RAPID grant for novel high-throughput and low-cost COVID-19 testing technologies
Monday, June 15, 2020
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.
UI Engineering sensors assisting Mercy Hospital to decontaminate masks
Monday, April 27, 2020
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.
What does AI see? UI researchers discover cancer biomarkers using deep neural networks
Friday, February 21, 2020
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.
Engineering Career Fair - Feb. 13
Monday, February 10, 2020
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.
ECE PhD student wins Best Student Paper Award at international symposium
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
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.
Harriet Nembhard named new dean of College of Engineering
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Harriet B. Nembhard, head of the School of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Oregon State University, has been appointed as the dean of the University of Iowa College of Engineering. She will begin her role on June 29, overseeing a multidisciplinary college with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Nembhard's expertise in industrial engineering and operations research will contribute to advancing complex systems in manufacturing and healthcare.
Three University of Iowa faculty members named IEEE Fellows
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Faculty members from the University of Iowa's College of Engineering and Carver College of Medicine, Michael Abramoff, Joseph Reinhardt, and Punam Saha, have been named IEEE Fellows for their contributions in artificial intelligence, medical image processing, and bone microstructural imaging, respectively.
ECE PhD student wins Ballard and Seashore Dissertation Award
Monday, December 2, 2019
Yue Pan, a graduate student in electrical and computer engineering at the University of Iowa, received a Ballard and Seashore Dissertation award for her research on improving lung cancer treatment using medical image registration techniques. She was also recognized by International Education Week as a notable graduate student.
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