Mechanical Engineering Publishes Latest Newsletter
April 8, 2020
The University of Iowa, Department of Mechanical Engineering has published its latest newsletter .
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Sarah Vigmostad named co-chair of COE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council
August 27, 2020
Dear Colleagues, I am excited to report that Sarah Vigmostad, associate professor in the Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering, has accepted the position of co-chair of our college’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council. In this role, Sarah will provide leadership at the...
UI engineers to study the grain structure of metal alloys on the International Space Station
August 18, 2020
Not all metals are created the same. The size and shape of the small grains that comprise all metals have a direct effect on the properties and performance of metal parts. The grain structure forms when the molten metal is poured into a mold and solidifies. A research...
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