ITI Digest - October 2021

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ITI researchers developing novel oxygen concentrator in response to needs identified during pandemic

ITI Digest - October 2021

Iowa Technology Institute Open House

ITI is hosting an open house to highlight the great research occurring and hopefully spark new collaborations as colleagues and other visitors learn about your work. The event is on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., at the Engineering Research Facility, 330 S. Madison St. (across from CRWC). Help spread the word and please stop by! Download, print, and share this flyer.

Innovation focuses on pandemic need: ITI researchers propose novel oxygen concentrator

Written by Pareen Mhatre, University of Iowa Technology Institute

University of Iowa Technology Institute scientists are designing and testing a novel prototype of an oxygen concentrator. The Iowa proposal simplifies the design so the product is easier to produce and maintain, and could benefit hospitals in the U.S. and around the globe.

Toor honored with Lowell G. Battershell Endowed Chair in Laser Engineering

Written by Will Fineman, University of Iowa Technology Institute

Fatima Toor, a University of Iowa associate professor of electrical and computer engineering and an Iowa Technology Institute faculty affiliate, has been appointed to the Lowell G. Battershell Endowed Chair in Laser Engineering.

UI professor’s new book examines impact of whole-body vibration during emergency transport

Will Fineman, University of Iowa Technology Institute

Salam Rahmatalla, director of the 3D Bio-Motion Research Lab at the University of Iowa Technology Institute, has authored a new book to help medical transport professionals – and vehicle and equipment designers – understand the effects of vibration on immobilized patients during emergency transport.

Epic MegaGrant aims to pair Iowa’s virtual human model with Unreal Engine

The University of Iowa Technology Institute (ITI) has received an Epic MegaGrant that will be used to explore the integration of its virtual human, Santos, with Epic Games’ Unreal Engine.

Tollefson receives AAUW fellowship

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) has awarded a 2021-22 American Fellowship to University of Iowa student Mallory Tollefson, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in Computational Biophysics and is an Iowa Technology Institute research assistant under the direction of Michael J. Schnieders, associate professor of biomedical engineering and biochemistry.

Retired Army General opening doors for Iowa Technology Institute

Maj. Gen. Stewart Wallace had been away from the University of Iowa for nearly 50 years while serving as an Army officer and later an executive in the defense industry. He has returned to become one of the biggest advocates for the Iowa Technology Institute, helping build relationships with the Department of Defense and military leaders.

ITI and OPL welcome teams behind DARPA's ACE program to advance AI dogfighting capabilities

The University of Iowa’s Operator Performance Laboratory (OPL) hosted the quarterly integration meeting for DARPA's Air Combat Evolution (ACE) program to advance AI dogfighting capabilities at its hangar in Iowa City, Iowa.

CASE Colloquium Speaker Series continues Oct. 29 with V. Faye McNeill

The University of Iowa's Climate/Atmospheric Science & Engineering (CASE) Colloquium continues on Oct. 29, 2021. The CASE Colloquium is presented by the Center for Global and Regional Environmental Research and the Iowa Technology Institute.

Replay: Jun Wang presents on environmental sensing to the UI Geography Department

University of Iowa Professor Jun Wang's presentation on Sept. 14, 2021, to the Geography Department is titled "Environmental sensing from space and in agricultural fields."

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New faces

Pat Esarey has joined the ITI team as a student office assistant helping staff the front desk at the Engineering Research Facility. Stop by and say "hello."

Reminders

Seeding Excellence Initiative (SEI)

The Research Development Office’s (RDO) new SEI invites researchers to apply for funding to help support community engagement, attract underrepresented students to research, advance the careers of early scholars, and spur collaborations across the disciplines. Learn more here.

NSF I-CORPS Workshop

NSF I-CORPS workshop and funding opportunities are available. Learn more at the website or contact Kurt Heiar, kurt-heiar@uiowa.edu.

Performance reviews

Reminder to get started on performance reviews. Final routing is due on October 22, 2021. A copy of Cathy Koebrick’s presentation “Preparing for Your Own Performance Review” can be found here.

Professional development

The College of Engineering has funds available for professional development. Follow the link to request funding.

Resources

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