CBS News: Smoke from Mexico Could Be Making Tornadoes in the U.S. Stronger and More Deadly
A new study for the first time found that smoke from fires as far away as Central America can make tornadoes here in the United States more dangerous.
"These results are of great importance, as it is the first study to show...
USA Today: Where There's Smoke, There's ... Tornadoes?
By Doyle Rice USA Today
Smoke from fires in Central America worsened a deadly tornado outbreak in the U.S. in 2011, according to a new study.
In late April of that year, violent tornadoes killed more than 300 people — mainly in Alabama and Mississippi — and caused $11 billion in...
Des Moines Register: Iowa View--Climate Change Views Contrast with Facts
WEB NOTE: Following is a guest opinion column authored by Christopher J. Anderson, assistant director of the Climate Science Program at Iowa State University, and Peter Thorne, professor and head of occupational and environmental health at University of Iowa. Also contributing to the piece were...
UI Researchers Link Smoke from Fires to Tornado Intensity
College of Engineering Spring Career Fair Draws 106 Employers
The Spring Engineering Career Fair will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 in the Main Lounge of the Iowa Memorial
Union.One hundred-six employers will be in attendance looking for recent and upcoming graduates, interns and co-ops -- a 40 percent increase over Spring 2014.
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International Student Profile: Adair Gallo Jr.
WEB NOTE: The College of Engineering is proud to have several international scholars who decided to study engineering at the University of Iowa. Following is a profile on Adair Gallo Jr., a chemical engineering student from Brazil who feels at home as a Hawkeye.
Adair Gallo...
Tomova to Speak During "STEM Celebration of MLK" January 23
A "STEM Celebration of MLK" will be presented from 3;30-5:00 p.mm. Friday, January 23, in the Stanley Auditorium, 1505 Seamans Center.
Dr. Maggy Tomova of the UI Department of Mathematics will speak on "Finding Inspiration in the Work of Dr. King."
It has been more than 50 years...
Engineering Starting Salaries Top 2015 Employer Salary Projections
Engineering majors are projected to be the top-paid bachelor's degree graduates from the Class of 2015, according to the National Association of Colleges and
Employers (NACE) January 2015 salary survey report.The projected overall starting salary for these graduates is $62,998. Within...
Graduates Honored at Commencement
College of Engineering commencement ceremonies were held December 20 at Macbride Auditorium.
George Ashton, retired chief of the research and engineering division of the U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory gave the charge to the graduates. P. Barry...