With data centers and drought, Iowa studies aquifers
The Iowa Legislature allocated $250,000 this year for a study of Iowa’s aquifers to make sure they don’t run dry with increased use.
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Clients near and far seek IIHR expertise on water projects
In this photo gallery by Office of Strategic Communication photographer Tim Schoon, IIHR engineers designed and built scale models of a complex water-retention and storage system for municipal, agricultural, and other major water users in eastern Colorado, where water supply can fluctuate.
CEE graduate student recognized for deep commitment to civic responsibility and leadership
Alexis Slade, a University of Iowa PhD candidate in civil and environmental engineering, has received the President’s Student Leadership Award. The award recognizes an individual student or a student organization that models a deep commitment to civic responsibility and leadership.
Knutson receives Excellence in Safety Award
The University of Iowa’s Laboratory Safety Committee has recognized Chris Knutson, lab director at IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering, with the Excellence in Safety Award – Individual Recognition. Knutson manages laboratories for graduate research.
University of Iowa eyeing $40M hydraulics facility in Coralville
The University of Iowa’s world-renowned hydroscience and engineering center wants to build a new $40 million hydraulic modeling facility in Coralville — an endeavor aimed at maintaining the program’s leadership and innovation in an increasingly-relevant field.
Biotech firm’s philanthropy sponsors Iowa engineering research
An environmental biotechnology firm is innovating how philanthropy can support University of Iowa research in hopes of creating a business case for diverting waste from the landfill and converting it into energy.
UI seeks permission to plan new hydroscience research building to grow program
The UI is seeking approval from the Iowa Board of Regents at its April 24-25 meeting to proceed with planning the construction of a new building on the Oakdale campus for future growth and development of the IIHR hydroscience program. The project would create a larger space for hydraulic model studies for waterways such as canals, large rivers and dams, and spillways.
Iowa researchers advocate for a drought information system, but lack funding
The project, which would require about $500,000 upfront, would congregate hordes of drought-related data for residents to easily access.
National expert on PCBs, University of Iowa engineering professor leading research on school exposure
Toxic chemicals likely in Iowa schools as researchers look to reduce risks
‘It’s corn!’
Environmental engineering students explore new use of corn to improve public health
