Iowa Engineering news

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CEE graduate student recognized for deep commitment to civic responsibility and leadership

Monday, April 29, 2024
Alexis Slade, a University of Iowa PhD candidate in civil and environmental engineering, has received the President's Student Leadership Award for showing a deep commitment to civic responsibility and leadership.
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Nicole Grosland honored with Michael J. Brody Award for Faculty Excellence in Service

Monday, April 29, 2024
Nicole M. Grosland, associate dean for academic programs and Distinguished Professor in the College of Engineering, was recognized as an outstanding University of Iowa faculty member who has made exceptional contributions to the university and the community.
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BME students patent senior design invention, launch company

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
University of Iowa senior design team laid the groundwork for commercializing a novel prosthetic device for the lower leg that is designed to adjust as children grow. The adaptable below-the-knee pediatric prosthesis showed enough promise the students filed for a provisional patent and formed a limited liability company, GroLimb, LLC.
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Comics to explain science

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
This past semester, the Communicating Data through Stories class took on a creative assignment that combined science and the use of comics to tell the story of each student’s research project.
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Jun Wang receives Regents Faculty Excellence Award

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
The Iowa Board of Regents has selected six outstanding University of Iowa faculty members, including Jun Wang of the College of Engineering, to be honored for their extraordinary contributions and sustained record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
James Ankrum

Ankrum receives Iowa Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Award

Friday, April 19, 2024
James Ankrum, University of Iowa associate professor in the Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering, was among four selected for the award provides funding and development opportunities for outstanding tenured associate professors who have established national or international reputations in their disciplines and are exceptional teachers in and out of the classroom.
Chris Knutson

Knutson receives Excellence in Safety Award

Friday, April 19, 2024
The University of Iowa's Laboratory Safety Committee has recognized Chris Knutson, lab director at IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering, with the Excellence in Safety Award – Individual Recognition. Knutson manages laboratories for graduate research.

Upcoming events

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Behind the Scenes: IEEE Publisher (Engineering Thesis Summer Camp)

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Seamans Center
Identifying where to publish your research can be a daunting task. Should you write a conference paper, a journal article or both? What happens after you paper is submitted? What is peer review, an ORCID ID, a predatory journal and other publication jargon? In this session, IEEE Client Services Manager Brian Ryckman, will provide insights into publishing with IEEE, including: tips for selecting an appropriate periodical or conference to submit your manuscript, how successful authors structure...
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Iowa Water Conference

Tuesday, September 10 to Wednesday, September 11, 2024 (all day)
The 18th annual Iowa Water Conference will be held on September 10-11, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency in Coralville, Iowa. This year, the conference theme is “Life Depends on Water. Water Depends on You.”  Iowa’s source waters are under ever-increasing stress due to climate change, land use demands, and various contaminants. As water professionals and community members, we all play a part in protecting our source waters. Creating a resilient water cycle is critical and relies on a systems approach...

Study Abroad Fair

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 11:00am to 3:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Get your questions answered and kick-start your global experience at the University of Iowa fall Study Abroad Fair!
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College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement

Sunday, December 22, 2024 12:00pm
Date and Time and subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
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College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement

Sunday, May 18, 2025 12:00pm
Date and Time and subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.
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College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement

Sunday, December 21, 2025 12:00pm
Date and Time and subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
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College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement

Sunday, May 17, 2026 12:00pm
Date and Time and subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.
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College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement

Sunday, December 20, 2026 12:00pm
Date and Time and subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

College of Engineering Distinguished Speaker Series