University Communication and Marketing ended regular updates to the fyi website on March 2, 2012.
Information for faculty and staff now appears on Iowa Now, particularly under the “Campus” heading.
engineering Archive
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UI featured in Discovery doc on driver safety
Posted on 03/02/2012The University of Iowa, its National Advanced Driving Simulator, and driving safety researchers Dan McGehee and Omar Ahmad are featured in a documentary that airs this weekend on the Discovery Channel. -
BTN program showcases UI virtual soldier
Posted on 02/27/2012The new episode of Impact the World, which premieres Tuesday, Feb. 28, on the Big Ten Network, turns its focus on the University of Iowa Virtual Soldier Research (VSR) program. -
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Posted on 02/24/2012University staff and faculty often are asked for their expert opinions on a variety of topics. Check out who's been in the news lately... -
Lessening the burden in catastrophic times
Posted on 11/08/2011Sometimes life requires prolonged time away from work. Thanks to the UI catastrophic leave policy, and the generosity that fuels it, UI employees can have that time without additional financial stress. -
UI, ISU partnering on business/engineering degree
Posted on 10/19/2011The University of Iowa and Iowa State University have partnered to offer an Executive Engineer Dual Master's degree in business and engineering. -
What’s the impact of teen passengers on teen drivers?
Posted on 10/06/2011The September 2011 issue of the UI Public Policy Center Young Driver Policy Brief reveals that teen drivers between the ages of 14 and 19 years are at a greater risk of injury and death than all other age groups. -
Sustainability rally set for Kinnick Press Box
Posted on 10/04/2011On Thursday, Oct. 13, University of Iowa students, faculty, and staff pursuing sustainability initiatives will hold a rally from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Kinnick Stadium Press Box, McCord Club Level. -
Grant to benefit study of iron nanoparticles in soil
Posted on 09/29/2011Engineer/researcher Michelle Scherer has received a three-year, $259,884 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to study the behavior of iron nanoparticles in soils, effective Sept. 1. -
Study of black carbon aerosol lands EPA grant
Posted on 09/19/2011Faculty members Greg Carmichael and Scott Spak have received a three-year Environmental Protection Agency grant to study the pollution and climate effects of black carbon aerosol. -
Chris Brus, Women in Science and Engineering
Posted on 09/14/2011She started her career in music, but Chris Brus eventually pursued her other love: science. Now Brus mentors young women at The University of Iowa yearning for opportunities in scientific fields.