Events

CS Colloquium - Large Language Models and Human Cognition
Friday, February 21, 2025 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Charles Elkan (University of California, San Diego) on "Large Language Models and Human Cognition"

The University of Iowa Computing Conference (UICC) 2025
Saturday, February 22, 2025 10:00am to 7:00pm
"The UICC is hosted by the students and for the students to promote computing as a science and a profession."
Date: Feb. 22
Check out past conferences! [ 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024]
ACM@UIowa welcomes students, faculty, and all members of the community to our annual UIowa Computing Conference! The theme for UICC 2025 is "Finance and Technology." On Feb. 22, join us at the AJB and the Main Library SHAM auditorium for a deep exploration of how computer science and...

CS Colloquium - Optimizing Data Systems for Modern Storage and Memory Technology
Monday, February 24, 2025 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Tarikul Islam Papon (Boston University) on "Optimizing Data Systems for Modern Storage and Memory Technology"

Research Panel Event: Students’ Use (and Misuse) of Generative AI Tools in the Classroom
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:30am to 12:00pm
Curious about how AI is shaping student learning? The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology partnered with 10 University of Iowa faculty members to research how students are using AI tools and their impact on learning. Please register to attend.
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Learn key findings from the research, including students' experiences with AI tools integrated into their course materials, their perceptions of their impact on learning, and preferences for course guidance and policies.
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CS Colloquium - Building High-performance Disaggregated Database Systems in Cloud Infrastructure
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Yi Liu (University of California - Santa Cruz) on "Building High-performance Disaggregated Database Systems in Cloud Infrastructure"

All Majors Career Fair
Thursday, February 27, 2025 12:00pm to 4:00pm
This fair will focus on recruiting students in ALL MAJORS for full time positions and internships!
No pre-registration is required; however, view all details about the fair in Handshake, including a list of employers, and keep up to date with changes!
Bring your Student ID, copies of your resume, and dress for success! The event is business casual or professional attire.
Engineering Open: Mini Golf Design Challenge
Thursday, February 27, 2025 1:00pm to 3:00pm
The Engineering Open: Mini Golf Design Challenge is back! Join us on Thursday, Feb. 27 as each department and various organizations and departments within the College of Engineering competes to design the best fairway! The Engineering Open is open to the public from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Student Commons of the Seamans Center. Stop by to check out these great designs, play a round of mini-golf, and cast your choice for the people’s choice. The awards ceremony will take place at 3 p.m.
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CS Colloquium - Secure and Timely Execution in Cyber-physical Systems
Monday, March 3, 2025 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Jinwen Wang (WashU) on "Secure and Timely Execution in Cyber-physical Systems"

CS Colloquium - Cyber-Physical Security Through the Lens of AI-Enabled Systems
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Zhiyuan Yu (Washington University in St. Louis) on "Cyber-Physical Security Through the Lens of AI-Enabled Systems."

CS Colloquium - Powering the Infrastructure for Critical Services: Ensuring Secure and Reliable Emergency Communications over Cellular Networks
Friday, March 7, 2025 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Yiwen Hu (Michigan State University) on "Powering the Infrastructure for Critical Services: Ensuring Secure and Reliable Emergency Communications over Cellular Networks"

CS Colloquium - Enabling Resource Efficiency via Exact Analysis for Real-Time Systems
Monday, March 10, 2025 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Shareef Ahmed (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) on "Enabling Resource Efficiency via Exact Analysis for Real-Time Systems"
Computer Science - Founders Day Celebration
Thursday, March 13, 2025 3:30pm to 4:30pm
On the occasion of our 60th anniversary, the Department of Computer Science at Iowa cordially invites you to attend our 3rd Annual Founders Day Celebration. This event will be held Thursday, March 13, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in 2520D UCC (On 2nd floor of Old Capitol Mall).
Please join us for ice cream sundaes as we celebrate the achievements of the extraordinary students and faculty in our department!
RSVP by Monday, March 10.
Learn to Solder: Weevils
Thursday, March 27, 2025 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Soldering is one of the most fundamental skills needed to explore the world of electronics. This workshop will help you gain a better understanding of electronics and be better equipped to create your own. Taught by Kara Beauchamp, instructional lab manager. Sponsored by IEEE and the Lichtenberger Engineering Library.

Governing Data Virtual Symposium
Friday, March 28, 2025 12:30pm to 6:00pm
Data privacy laws will never work without effective corporate data governance. Governing Data will bring top law and computer science scholars together to discuss the theory and practice of good corporate data governance, including design, verification, and enforcement. The symposium is a collaboration between the University of Iowa's Innovation, Business, and Law Center and the Yale Journal of Law and Technology. The in-person event will take place on the Yale campus, with Iowa Law being the...

Governing Data Virtual Symposium
Saturday, March 29, 2025 7:30am to 2:00pm
Data privacy laws will never work without effective corporate data governance. Governing Data will bring top law and computer science scholars together to discuss the theory and practice of good corporate data governance, including design, verification, and enforcement. The symposium is a collaboration between the University of Iowa's Innovation, Business, and Law Center and the Yale Journal of Law and Technology. The in-person event will take place on the Yale campus, with Iowa Law being the...

5th Annual BioBlitz at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory
Saturday, July 12, 2025 9:00am to 11:00am
Join researchers in collecting, observing, and recording biodiversity at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory in our 5th Annual BioBlitz. Your findings will inform a major research project and will contribute to the fifth data point in a multi-year documentation of how diversity changes at this site over time. Collections will be housed with the UI Museum of Natural History. Registration is required + free. Sign up link is here: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3RaoXgJhPGcbDTw