IIHR’s Larry J. Weber has been named a Fellow by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Board of Direction.
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Gabriele the Globetrotter
IIHR Director Gabriele Villarini recently embarked on a 10-day long trip to Taiwan and China to strengthen his ties with IIHR alumni.
IIHR Research Links Urban Sprawl and Flooding
Researchers from IIHR at the University of Iowa and Princeton University found that Houston’s urban density contributed to the storm’s intense flooding. The study is published in the journal Nature.
IGS Maps Support Flood Management
The Iowa Geological Survey uses a sophisticated drill rig to gather information for geologic mapping that benefits landowners, farmers, private industry, land use planners, and urban and rural community members.
Maas Farms Win Environmental Award
Maas Farms near South Amana, operated by Stewart and Jared Maas, received the 2018 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award, presented at the Iowa State Fair.
IIHR Wins Sustainable Infrastructure Award
IIHR researchers were recently part of a team that earned the first Envision Gold Award for sustainable infrastructure in Wisconsin.
IIHR Among Recipients of $1M Water-Quality Grant
Researchers will gather water quality information from Upper Mississippi River basin states.
Iowa Leads the World in Ship Hydrodynamics
Groundbreaking technology puts the University of Iowa at the forefront of ship-design research worldwide.
Fishing for Fords
The IFC’s Nate Young and Dan Gilles recently located a submerged car using bathymetry, the measurement and mapping of underwater topography.
Weber Receives ASCE’s Rouse Award
IIHR’s Larry Weber recently received one of the highest honors presented by the ASCE, the Hunter Rouse Award.
