Spring semester is a time when some of the brightest members of our University of Iowa community are recognized for their contributions. We are proud to say several people from the College of Engineering are among those honored this year.
Gregory LeFevre (pictured in button-down shirt), associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, won an Iowa Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Award. The award celebrates standouts with national or international reputations in their disciplines who demonstrate exceptional teaching and mentorship. LeFevre is widely recognized for his work helping communities better understand and manage pollutants that end up in rivers, lakes, and stormwater systems.
Click the link below to learn about other winners from our college. Note the page is updated as new awardees are announced.
University of Iowa undergraduate engineering and business students blended expertise to win first place at an international conference focused on the intersection of engineering and business last month.
The College of Engineering spring swag store is now open. Show your Iowa Engineering pride with t-shirts, polos, or long sleeves. The store is open through 5 p.m., CT on April 17. Items will be shipped after that date.
The chief digital and information officer at CQ Medical and 2001 engineering graduate reflects on how a biomedical engineering degree can branch into many interesting areas as long as you stay curious and are open to unexpected opportunities.
A mechanical engineering professor’s research in laser-based manufacturing technologies – aimed at improving how materials are produced for industries such as aerospace, transportation, and automotive – has led to five newly issued or pending U.S. patents.
Did you know?
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Department of Chemical Engineering, which was first accredited in 1926.
The University of Iowa began offering chemical engineering courses as part of the chemistry discipline early in the 20th century. "The increasing activity in American manufacturing” had created a need for professionals capable of managing processes requiring knowledge of both chemistry and mechanical engineering. The program built upon technical instruction, such as metallurgy, geology, and surveying, with the required managerial training, through courses with titles such as Contracts and Factory Management.
The department – now the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering – is marking the milestone with a series of events and activities scheduled for April 6-12. A symposium led by Prof. Gregory Carmichael, who has been with the department for nearly 50 years, will be a highlight of the celebration. Click below to learn about the milestone week activities.
