The College of Engineering is driven by talented faculty, staff, and students who are producing knowledge to address grand challenges around advanced technologies, health sciences, sustainability, energy, and the environment.

Our graduates are ethical, globally aware citizens whose work at Iowa and throughout their careers makes the world safer and our use of resources more efficient.

Research Excellence at Iowa Engineering

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.

News

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Military experience positions Iowa engineering student for success

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Serving in the U.S. Marines gave Arnold “Bill” Bangel III the focus he needed to pursue a PhD in industrial and systems engineering. Learning how to navigate a devastating loss gave him life perspective.
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Iowa researchers studying aerosol data from International Space Station

Thursday, February 6, 2025
Jun Wang, professor and DEO of chemical and biochemical engineering, is leading a new NASA study to gain insights into the complex interactions between aerosols and climate, enabling scientists to better predict and mitigate the effects of climate change.
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Dare to Discover campaign highlights engineering students, post docs

Monday, January 27, 2025
Kaleb Young, a University of Iowa PhD student in civil and environmental engineering, working to improve flood forecasting for the state of Iowa, is among 10 engineering students and postdocs highlighted in the Dare to Discover campaign.

Events

Resume Reviews

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 10:30am to 11:30am
Seamans Center
Refresh your resume before the Engineering Career Fair on Feb.20!

Mocktails & Mixers

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Seamans Center
Kick off Career Fair week with our Mocktails and Mixers networking etiquette event!

Spring 2025 Engineering In-Person Career Fair

Thursday, February 20, 2025 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
The University of Iowa’s Spring Engineering Career Fair will take place on Thursday, Feb. 20, from noon to 4 p.m. in the Main Lounge of the Iowa Memorial Union. This event is open to all students and is a great opportunity to explore internships, co-ops, and full-time job opportunities. Whether you’re actively searching or just starting to network and learn about potential employers, this is a valuable chance to connect.
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The University of Iowa Computing Conference (UICC) 2025

Saturday, February 22, 2025 10:00am to 7:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library
"The UICC is hosted by the students and for the students to promote computing as a science and a profession." Date: Feb. 22 Check out past conferences! [ 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 20202021, 2022, 2023, 2024] ACM@UIowa welcomes students, faculty, and all members of the community to our annual UIowa Computing Conference! The theme for UICC 2025 is "Finance and Technology." On Feb. 22, join us at the AJB and the Main Library SHAM auditorium for a deep exploration of how computer science and...
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Research Panel Event: Students’ Use (and Misuse) of Generative AI Tools in the Classroom

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:30am to 12:00pm
University Capitol Centre
Curious about how AI is shaping student learning? The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology partnered with 10 University of Iowa faculty members to research how students are using AI tools and their impact on learning. Please register to attend. Join to: Learn key findings from the research, including students' experiences with AI tools integrated into their course materials, their perceptions of their impact on learning, and preferences for course guidance and policies. Listen to a...
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