Faculty Spotlight: Humberto Vergara
As a child growing up in Colombia, Humberto Vergara dreamed of becoming a scientist and an inventor. Now, remembering his boyhood ambition, he says, “I do feel like that dream came true.”
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Entries by Breanna Shea
Geological Survey celebrates 10 years at the University of Iowa
Celebrating the IGS’s accomplishments over the last 10 years and contributions to the state of Iowa.
Faculty Spotlight: Priscilla Williams
Meet one of IIHR’s newest faculty researchers, Priscilla Williams!
Iowa Geological Survey’s Expertise Supports California Wildfire Prevention
Iowa Geological Survey Soil Scientist Matthew Streeter is supporting California’s wildfire-prone landscape. With Perimeter Solutions, he’s investigating the long-term impacts of how fire-retardant chemicals may affect soil health and water quality.
Finding hope: Iowa Water Conference brings research breakthroughs to the forefront
IIHR staff and researchers join the Iowa Water Conference highlighting the University of Iowa’s impact on the conference theme, “Life Depends on Water. Water Depends on You.”
Founding director of Iowa Flood Center retires after 15 years
Witold Krajewski retires as director of the Iowa Flood Center after 15 years of leading its success and helping Iowans become more flood resilient.
University of Iowa researchers rally after Coralville lab destroyed by 2023 tornado
A look at what’s happened since the March 31, 2023, tornado struck IIHR’s James Street Laboratory in Coralville.
Iowa engineers work with artists, writers, and scholars to humanize water quality issues
A new collaboration between engineering and the arts and humanities at the University of Iowa leverages artists, writers, and scholars to put a face on the impacts of nitrogen pollution in waterways and watersheds.
11/3/2023 | Water Quality and Supply
Professor David Cwiertny joined Iowa Press alongside Des Moines Water Works CEO Ted Corrigan to discuss the impacts of Iowa’s drought on water quality and water supply for small communities.
New research center to focus on climate resilience efforts in the Central Midwest
IIHR is part of a new center that will partner on collaborations with two underrepresented groups in the region: tribal nations and women who own farmland.
Iowa Flood Center receives $1M for Eastern Iowa
The Iowa Flood Center at the University of Iowa was awarded $1 million to expand flood and drought monitoring, watershed management, and forecasting services in Eastern Iowa through Congress’s Community Project Funding.
How well-managed dams and smart forecasting can limit flooding as extreme storms become more common in a warming world
Riley Post, a PhD student in civil and environmental engineering and research assistant at IIHR, explains how better forecasting can reduce flooding and improve reservoir management.
2 faculty members named 2023 UI Distinguished Chairs
Keri Hornbuckle, IIHR researcher and civil and environmental engineering professor, is one of two faculty named 2023 University of Iowa Distinguished Chairs, one of the most prestigious honors granted to UI faculty.
18 staff members honored with 2023 Staff Excellence Awards
IIHR Shop Manager Brandon Barquist was a recipient of the Board of Regents Staff Excellence Award. He is recognized for his outstanding contributions to designing field experiments and providing laboratory support for IIHR and its research centers, the Iowa Flood Center and Iowa Geological Survey.
UI research lab suffers total loss in March 31 storm
IIHR’s James Street Laboratory in Coralville was destroyed during the severe storms on March 31.
