The latest news from the College of Engineering
The latest news from the College of Engineering

Latest News

Worthington

Worthington awarded $1.9M NIH grant to study eye disease

Kristan Worthington, associate professor of biomedical engineering, is investigating factors that contribute to age-related macular degeneration, an eye disease that gradually causes central vision loss.

KEEN

CoE joins KEEN entrepreneurial engineering network

The College of Engineering at the University of Iowa has joined KEEN: The Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network, a partnership of more than 60 colleges and universities across the United States.

Lingala

$2M NIH grant backs UI research on sleep disorder connected with snoring

Sajan Goud Lingala, assistant professor of biomedical engineering and radiology, is the principal investigator on a new study to improve the screening process for an obstructive sleep apnea treatment.

Reinhardt

Reinhardt elected fellow of International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineers

Joseph Reinhardt, Roy J. Carver Chair in Biomedical Engineering, has been elected as a fellow of the International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineers (IAMBE) in recognition of his exemplary achievements.

Group

McGill leads three-year, $1.2M P3 grant

Matthew McGill, professor of chemical and biochemical engineering, is leading a project to make Iowa a destination for measuring atmospheric and environmental data crucial for understanding effects of climate change. 

New Faculty

CoE welcomes four new faculty members

The College of Engineering is welcoming four new faculty members this month. Each faculty member brings knowledge, expertise, and diverse perspectives that will enrich the academic community.

Brunk

Iowa engineering graduate to lead Collins Aerospace

Troy Brunk (92BSE, 05MBA) has been named president of Collins Aerospace, an aerospace and defense giant that is among the largest employers in Iowa. Brunk brings 30 years of experience to the position.

Ortberg

Boeing hires Iowa engineering alumnus as CEO

Robert “Kelly” Ortberg (82BSME) has been named president and chief executive officer of Virginia-based Boeing. Ortberg, 64, brings a 35-year career in the aerospace industry and a strong engineering background to the post.  

Herky

Save the Date: 2024 Party After the Parade

The College of Engineering's annual homecoming tradition – Party After the Parade – is scheduled for Oct. 25 at the Seamans Center following the homecoming parade. Stay tuned for registration details.

Monitor

Iowa Flood Center installs hydrologic monitoring stations

The new stations were funded by a $1 million federal award from Congress’s Community Project Funding championed by Congresswoman Ashley Hinson and Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks.

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