Engineering @Biomedical Linking biology, medicine, and engineering

Chemical & Biochemical Applying chemistry to real-world problems

Civil & Environmental Building structures and sustaining the natural environment

Electrical & Computer Designing sophisticated electronics and software

Industrial Making systems and businesses more efficient

Mechanical Creating products, equipment, and processes

Where students become engineers and something more

Why IowaBe an engineer...and something moreEngineers make our complex, high-tech world work. Iowa makes engineers.

But not just engineers—we encourage our students to become engineers and something more, to pursue their passions.

Our College of Engineering is a close-knit community at the heart of a major research university. We offer a unique experience that students describe like this:

Focused. We admit qualified students directly to engineering and set them on a path to graduate in four years.

Collaborative. There’s no “weed-out” mentality here. Iowa gives every student the tools to succeed.2,140

99%

undergraduate enrollment in College of Engineering

job/graduate schoolplacement rate

Why IowaCustomized. The direction you choose is up to you. Select a major and Elective Focus Area (EFA). Your EFA can include courses within your major or in another field. You can even design your own.

Inquisitive. Begin doing research as soon as your first year. Hear about a professor doing something interesting? Ask to get involved—it’s that easy.

Personal. Iowa faculty open their doors to students offering support and encouragement.

Real. Before graduating, students complete a senior design project, working with industry or medical partners on real-world problems. It’s just one example of Iowa’s hands-on, ready-to-work approach.

job/graduate schoolplacement rate

29+%of 2015 first-year engineering students are women, well above the national average of 20%

24 average number of undergraduates advised by each faculty member

100% of undergraduate classes taught by faculty—zero classes led by teaching assistants

Flexible & friendly

M T W Th F8:30 Calculus I Chemistry I Calculus I Calculus I

9:30 Engineering Problem Solving

(EPS)

Engineering Problem Solving

(EPS)

Engineering Success Seminar

10:30 Design Project Design Project

11:30 Chemistry I Calculus I Chemistry I Calculus I Chemistry I

12:30 Rhetoric Chemistry I Lab Rhetoric Rhetoric Rhetoric

1:30

2:30

3:30 Marching Band Marching Band Marching Band Marching Band

Sample Engineering First-Semester Schedule (17 s.h.)

Flexible & friendlyJoin a welcoming communityEngineering at Iowa is different—just ask our students. They’ll tell you Iowa’s College of Engineering feels more like

a community of friends than a competition between rivals. Students know faculty want them to succeed. In turn,

students support each other.

Take time to chooseFrom the start, students are free to explore. Unlike many other schools, Iowa lets students enter engineering

immediately without declaring a specific major. You can take up to three semesters to find the field that’s right for you

and still graduate in four years.

Each major features a wide range of Elective Focus Areas, so you can specialize within your field or pick cross-

disciplinary options like pre-med or music.

Want to get even more focused? All engineering departments offer a five-year combined bachelor’s/master’s option

that puts you on the fast track to a graduate degree.

Round out your programWe encourage you to venture beyond engineering into communications, international studies, business, law, health

sciences, the arts, and more. Create your own program from everything the University of Iowa offers.

You can even combine your bachelor’s degree in engineering with a second bachelor’s in a liberal arts and sciences or

business major, usually adding just one year to your studies.

Take it furtherIowa was the first university to offer a Technological Entrepreneurship Certificate to complement engineering

degrees. If you want to get a job with an engineering firm, you can choose from plenty of good programs. If you want

to run the firm, Iowa is the place for you.

Biomedical Engineering

Prosthetics, medical imaging, tissue engineering, genetic analysis—biomedical engineers

collaborate with physicians on these projects and many more.

Iowa is home to one of the best programs in the field, in part because the UI also boasts one

the nation’s top academic medical centers. You can get hands-on experience in research

that’s making a difference in patients’ lives.

About a third of Iowa biomedical engineering graduates use this major as a route to medical

school. Others pursue careers in academia or industry, turning discoveries into products

that advance human health.

Career ProspectsBioinstrumentation

Biomechanics

Cellular/tissue/genetic engineering

Clinical engineering

Consulting

Implant design/evaluation

Manufacturing

Medical imaging

Medicine/dentistry/health care

Prosthetics/orthotics

Rehabilitation engineering

8thnationally in number of biomedical bachelor’s degrees awarded

William TollefsonHometown: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Major: Biomedical engineering

Something more: Bass trombonist, active in math and pre-med groups, VA hospital volunteer

“Iowa offers a curriculum that’s comprehensive but focused—you’re not tied solely to one discipline. And the chance to work with faculty on research is fantastic.”

Making medicines from microbes. Developing sustainable

manufacturing and energy solutions. Purifying water.

Processing food. Designing new biomaterials. Chemical and

biochemical engineers are doing all this and more.

Iowa’s program is small, which means close interaction

between students and faculty. You’ll develop leadership skills,

learn safe practices, and gain a strong foundation in basic and

biological sciences.

World-class research facilities and the chance to work

with colleagues in Iowa’s top-ranked colleges of dentistry,

medicine, pharmacy, and public health offer students

unmatched opportunities.

Career ProspectsBiotechnology

Computer chip development

Drug development

Energy production

Environmental remediation

Food processing

Microelectronics

Nanotechnology

Petroleum processing

Pharmaceuticals

Pollution control

Product development

20out of 21 years, nationally recognized student chapter of American Institute for Chemical Engineers

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

Austin HangartnerHometown: Castalia, Iowa

Major: Chemical engineering

Something more: Member of the Hawkeye Racquetball Club, ambassador for S.T.A.T. (Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow)

“Having grown up in rural Iowa, I was used to getting to know everyone. With small class sizes and professors who teach multiple courses, Iowa makes it easy to get to know classmates and faculty.”

Civil and Environmental Engineering

From structures and transportation networks, to

water quality and pollution control systems, civil and

environmental engineers bridge the built and natural

environments.

Their work demands an understanding of computer-

aided design, hydrology, structure and soil mechanics,

hydraulics, environmental processes, chemistry, physics,

biology, and mathematics. It also requires local and

community engagement.

Iowa civil and environmental engineers gain experience at

home and abroad, whether working with faculty to solve

local problems like flooding, or building bridges and clean-

water systems in developing countries.

Career ProspectsConstruction processes/techniques

Environmental protection

Public service

Radar/satellite rainfall measurement

River management

Structural design

Transportation systems

Utilities

Water engineering/hydraulics

Water resources

Water/wastewater treatmentMeghan O’ConnorHometown: Phoenix, Arizona

Major: Civil engineering

Something more: President of the U.S. Green Building Council campus group

“I chose Iowa for its welcoming and supportive community—it’s not as cutthroat and competitive as other schools. Since my first visit, it’s felt like a big family.”

$80kmedian salary for civil engineers nationally

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Create the applications, devices, and systems that power daily

life, now and tomorrow. Electrical and computer engineers are

building faster computers, stronger wireless networks, smaller

phones, and more sensitive medical instruments.

Iowa’s program lets you work in close-knit teams alongside

faculty experts seeking the next big discovery. You can also

pursue your own research in areas like optics, imaging, robotics,

and software engineering.

Whether you complete a bachelor’s degree or choose the joint

B.S./M.S. option, you’ll graduate ready to compete in one of

engineering’s most lucrative fields.Career ProspectsAviation/aeronautics/astronautics

Computer design

Consulting

Film special effects

Manufacturing

Power generation/transmission

Semiconductors

Software development/applications

Telecommunications

Yashila PermeswaranHometown: LeMars, Iowa

Major: Electrical engineering

Something more: Dance Marathon volunteer, Old Gold Show Choir performer, intramural athlete, Orientation Hawkeye Guide

“Students all work together, while professors are here to help us succeed. I love that everyone here wants me to do well.”

$500kamount in scholarships awarded by the College of Engineering to electrical and computer engineering students

Siddig SiddigHometown: Iowa City, Iowa

Major: Industrial engineering

Something more: Finance major, member of HawkTrade investment club and Sudanese Student Association

“An engineering degree will give me problem-solving skills that a finance degree can’t offer—an extra edge and a jump-start for my career.”

Career ProspectsAirlines

Energy

Finance

Food processing

Hospitals/health services

Information systems

Manufacturing

Quality control

Service industries

Transportation

90%six-year graduation rate for first-year industrial engineering majors

Industrial Engineering

Better, faster, cheaper, safer. Industrial engineers enhance the systems

and processes around us, exploring business challenges and finding

innovative solutions that boost efficiency and effectiveness.

Iowa’s program emphasizes teamwork and hands-on projects that

call for structured problem solving, process and quality engineering,

probability and statistics, and other techniques.

Working with faculty, you might develop robots for space exploration,

a production system for a Fortune 500 company, data-mining tools for

a hospital, or a new jet cockpit.

Cars, aircraft, medical devices, structures—all of these begin in the

imaginations of mechanical engineers.

Mechanical engineers use computers to simulate freezing human cells,

casting processes, and failure of vehicle components, among other

things. They improve alternative energy sources like fuel cells, wind,

and biomass, and use reality-based design and optimization to boost

performance.

Iowa’s program is especially strong in areas ranging from

biomechanics to fluid mechanics, design optimization to ship

hydrodynamics. The breadth of faculty expertise opens extensive

options for students to do hands-on research, and a combined B.S./

M.S. option means more opportunity for specialization.

Career ProspectsAerospace

Automotive

Bioengineering

Component design

Consulting

Energy

Entrepreneurship

Machine design

Manufacturing

Marine engineering

Mechatronics

Robotics

Jessica MosquedaHometown: Oak Forest, Illinois

Major: Mechanical engineering

Something more: Marathon runner, member of Students to Assist Recruitment and Hawkeye Hosts

“I started as an undeclared engineering major. After attending career fairs and learning about each discipline, I decided I really liked the courses and path for mechanical engineering, tailoring my focus to biomechanics so I can develop orthopaedics.”

Mechanical Engineering

$600kaverage annual research funding generated per College of Engineering faculty member, creating research opportunities for undergraduates

At Iowa, all first-year students living on campus choose

a residence-hall-based living-learning community (LLC).

Engineering students get the extra advantage of LLCs

built around their majors and related fields.

Choose from People in Engineering, Be-WISE: Women in

Science and Engineering, Honors House, Pre-Med, and

other LLCs. Live and work alongside peers who can help

with assignments, talk through problems, compare notes

on future plans, and have fun.

Iowa’s student organizations also bring engineers

together. Recognized groups range from EPX Studio

(animation, games, and more) to Continental Crossings

(building bridges in developing countries) to UI Robotics. 500+student organizations on campus

$0cost for tutoring in math, science, and engineering courses

Resources for successWe’re here for you. Iowa’s facilities, social networks, and

real-world opportunities provide tools for success in the

classroom and a running start on your career.

The Seamans Center for the Engineering Arts and

Sciences offers almost everything you need under

one roof (and a rooftop terrace, at that). Tech-infused

classrooms, a two-story Engineering Student Commons,

50-plus research labs, Wi-Fi throughout—they’re all here.

The Lichtenberger Engineering Library provides

resources for faculty and students alike, plus

comfortable study areas. The Hanson Center for

Technical Communication is a full-service, student-

and-staff-run home for coaching on everything from

scholarship statements to PowerPoint presentations.

Outreach, Admissions, Scholarships & Inclusion Services,

Women in Science and Engineering, and the Student

Development Center are places to plan course work,

share stories, and celebrate successes. Take advantage

of academic workshops, free nightly tutoring sessions,

scholarship and career advice, and large study areas.

Build Your Community

90%of engineering students complete internships,research, and/or Co-op experiences before graduating

75% of engineering students live in one of these living learning communities: People in Engineering (PIE), Be-W.I.S.E., or Honors House

Expand your experienceDuring your first semester, stop by

Engineering Professional Development.

Get help researching companies,

polishing your résumé, practicing

interview skills, and evaluating job offers.

Internships and co-ops offer hands-on

experience and insight into day-to-

day life for engineers. You can start an

internship as early as your first summer,

working for a company or doing research

with a professor.

With many companies going global,

studying abroad is another great option.

Take a summer, a winter break, or a full

semester. Engineering students have

recently studied in Brazil, Ireland, France,

Germany, India, Spain, and Australia.

Internships, co-ops, and jobsA few of the companies that employ

Iowa engineers:

3M

Accenture

BASF

Boston Scientific

Cargill

Caterpillar

DuPont

Eaton

FBI

General Electric

GoDaddy

Hewlett-Packard

HR Green

John Deere

Kiewit

Medtronic

Microsoft

Monsanto

Pella Corp.

Pepsico

Procter &

Gamble

Peace Corps

Rockwell Collins

Union Pacific

United Airlines

US Army Corps

of Engineers

US Navy

Whirlpool

Zimmer

135+ employers on hand for twice-yearly engineering career fairs

Iowa’s College of Engineering admits qualified first-year

students straight out of high school.

You’re guaranteed admission if you:

• Meet minimum high school course requirements

(4 years English, 2 years in a single world language,

3 years science including chemistry and physics,

2 years social studies, 2 years algebra, 1 year

geometry, and 1 year higher math)

• Have an ACT math score of 25 or higher, or an SAT math score of 620 or higher (international applicants

must also have an ACT composite of 25 or higher, or an

SAT critical reading + math score of at least 1130)

• Meet the Regent Admissions Index score of 245 or

higher for Iowa residents, or 255 or higher for residents

of other states (see admissions.uiowa.edu/rai for an

RAI calculator)

Transfer students should demonstrate success in all

math, science, and engineering courses (grades of A

or B) and must have completed a calculus course and

the equivalent of either Iowa’s introductory course in

chemistry or calculus-based physics.

100%of first-year engineering students take the same core courses

Apply online at admissions.uiowa.edu/apply

Admission Requirements

50+% of students graduate with a minor, certificate, or second major

Choosing a college or university is a very personal—and

very important—decision. We hope you come to the

University of Iowa to see for yourself all we have to offer.

See our facilities. Student-led tours of the Seamans Center

for the Engineering Arts and Sciences are offered Monday

through Friday when school is in session. Iowa’s Office of

Admissions also offers daily campus tours.

Discover Iowa City. It’s ranked one of the nation’s best

college towns, with a student-oriented downtown just

across the street from the heart of campus. Our community

is active and artistic, casual yet cosmopolitan—the perfect

place to become an engineer and something more.

Meet students. They’ll give you the inside scoop on the

engineering experience at Iowa—the opportunities, the

support, the community. We think you’ll like what you hear.

Join a visit event. Our college hosts Explore Engineering@

Iowa programs on Saturdays throughout the year. They’re

your chance to meet faculty and current engineering

students, tour labs, and get an up-close look at what it’s

like to study at Iowa. Hawkeye Visit Days sponsored by

Iowa’s Office of Admissions also are a popular draw.

Talk with us. We’re eager to learn about your goals,

answer your questions, and discuss scholarships, and

introduce you to others on our engineering team.

Help cover the costEngineering students receive many scholarships from the College of Engineering and the

University of Iowa, including:

• Presidential Scholarships, the university’s

top scholarship honor

• Old Gold Scholarships presented by the

university to academically accomplished

students

• Iowa Heritage Awards for students with

close relatives who graduated from the UI

• National Scholar Awards and Iowa Scholar Awards awarded automatically to eligible

students based on academic achievement

• Engineering First Year Scholarships

awarded competitively to scholars

• Engineering at Iowa Scholars Awards

awarded automatically to Iowa residents

College of Engineering website: engineering.uiowa.edu

Register for Explore Engineering@Iowa Saturday programs: bit.ly/VisitUIEngineering

Schedule a campus visit with the Office of Admissions: online — admissions.uiowa.edu/visit-campus

call — 319-335-1566

email — campus-visits@uiowa.edu

Review all of your options at admissions.uiowa.edu/finances

2,000approximate number of UI scholarships for undergraduates

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IFyou…are good at math and science

enjoy puzzles and logic problems

want an interesting career

are looking for financial security

think creatively

enjoy working with other smart, energetic people

are curious

like being part of a team

would like to make a difference in our world

took apart that high-tech gadget you got for your birthday

…you have what it takes to be an

ENGINEERand something more!

The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, associational preferences, or any other classification that deprives the person of consideration as an individual. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. For additional information contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, (319) 335-0705. engineering.uiowa.edu