Department of Industrial Technology

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1	UNI set to compete in 2013 Solar Splash Public Relations News Release 2012:314, p.1	06/07/2013	UNI's solar boat team will compete in this year's Solar Splash World Championship of Intercollegiate Solar Boat Racing. UNI has participated in the event since 2002 and has place in the top five overall since 2007.
2	UNI receives grant for bridge safety research Public Relations News Release 2011:130, p.1	12/06/2011	The Department of Industrial Technology will work with the Iowa Department of Transportation to evaluate the condition of local bridges using a Structural Health Monitoring System.
3	UNI professor receives lasting benefits from summer externship Public Relations News Release 2010:49, p.1	09/15/2010	Hong "Jeff" Nie,, assistant professor of industrial technology, is collaborating with Weidong Xiang, an assistant professor at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, to develop new algorithms for wireless systems.
4	Master Builders of Iowa strengthen UNI's construction management program with $75,000 gift Public Relations News Release 2009:370, p.1	04/01/2010	"MBI" is stepping up to assist our vital construction career programs so they can continue to play a major role in preparing a skilled workforce to rebuild Iowa" according to Chairman of the Board Mike Tousley, of the Weitz Company.
5	UNI announces inaugural Diversity Matters Award recipients Public Relations News Release 2009:233, p.1	01/21/2010	Ten individuals were recently honored for their efforts to enhance diversity during the second-annual town hall meeting on diversity.These students, faculty and staff received the inaugural UNI Diversity Matters Award. Recipients listed.
6	UNI's Metal Casting Center to host workshops for Boy Scouts Public Relations News Release 2009:231, p.1	01/20/2010	More than 50 Boy Schouth will attend a workshop at the Center to earn the metalwork merit badge with a founder option. The center is offering its facilities to the scouts at no charge and materials are being donated.
7	Industrial tech students place fourth in robotics competition Public Relations News Release 2009:179, p.1	11/24/2009	The students took fourth place in a national robotics competition held recently in Louisville, Kentucky and placed second in performing the task. Teams were also judged on poster design and information about their robot manipulators. Students listed.
8	Faculty and students judge construction projects Public Relations News Release 2009:171, p.1	11/13/2009	Industrial technology faculty and students recently participated in the Associated Builders and Contractors of Iowa awards banquet in Des Moines.The group, all part of the construction management program, judged project presentations.
9	UNI to offer new course on sustainability in fall Public Relations News Release 2008:496, p.1	04/23/2009	"Introduction to Sustainability," is being offered to explore the multi-faceted dimensions of sustainability as a web of interactions between the environment, technology, economy and society.
10	UNI industrial technology students participate in national conference, receive scholarships Public Relations News Release 2008:274, p.1	12/15/2008	Two students, Nate James and Steve Schilling, received scholarships at the Foundry Education Foundation (FEF) College Industry Conference in Chicago in November. Other students who attended the conference are listed.
11	UNI's Industrial technology programs re-accredited, students recognized in robotics competition Public Relations News Release 2008:272, p.1	12/12/2008	The four programs re-accredited are construction management; manufacturing technology with options in design, advanced manufacturing and metal casting; graphic communications; and, technology management.
12	UNI students sell campanile memorabilia clocks Public Relations News Release 2008:243, p.1	11/26/2008	Student-made clocks in the shape of the campanile are on sale by the Alumni Association. They were made as part of a project for the Product Development and Enterprise class, taught by Doug Hotek.
13	UNI sends five senior students to National Robotics Competition in Nashville, Tenn. Nov. 19 - 21 Public Relations News Release 2008:227, p.1	11/17/2008	The 2008 Robotic Manipulator Competition brings a new task and a new wrinkle -- teams will compete head-to-head with their entries battling in the 24 foot by 24 foot arena to finish the task first.
14	UNI sends five to the 15th annual Solar Splash electric boat competition, June 18-22 Public Relations News Release 2007:732, p.1	06/18/2008	Solar Splash, hosted by the University of Arkansas, is the World Championship of Intercollegiate Solar Boating.
15	College deans welcome new students Northern Iowan 104:54, p.	05/02/2008	Discovery is at the heart of the College of Natural Sciences.
16	"Search for Amelia Earhart's Airplane" topic at UNI Tuesday, April 15 Public Relations News Release 2007:572, p.1	04/10/2008	"The Search for Amelia Earhart's Missing Airplane" will be presented by Rod Blocksome April 15.
17	Class teaches ins and outs of flying Northern Iowan 104:30, p.1	01/29/2008	"Principles of Flight" class will include everything a person needs to pass the Federal Aviation Administration's written examination for a private pilot's license; photo.
18	UNI students build robot for national competition on October 26 Public Relations News Release 2007:230, p.1	10/19/2007	Seven students will be representing UNI at the National Association of Industrial Technology robotics competition October 26.
19	UNI students build quiet, environmentally friendly, solar-powered lawn mower Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	05/01/2007	Industrial technology students have designed and built a solar-powered lawnmower, UNIMow, as part of their electrical and information engineering technology senior design program.
20	UNI students leave lasting impression at construction management competition Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	12/06/2006	Thirteen construction management students participated in the Student Management Competition in October.
21	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	10/30/2006	The Polymer Research and Materials Innovation Service Laboratory open house is Tuesday, October 31.
22	Official opening of polymer lab at UNI set for October 31 Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	10/26/2006	The Polymer Research and Materials Innovation Service Laboratory hosts an open house, October 31.
23	UNI solar electric boat earns ninth place at solar boating world championship. Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	07/12/2006	UNI team competed against fifteen other teams in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
24	UNI awarded federal grant for Center for Advanced Bio-based Binders Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	06/21/2006	Grants for one million dollars will help develop bio-based binders in the UNI foundry.
25	Carver grant funds new lab at UNI Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	03/06/2006	New lab for polymer research and materials innovation will open thanks to a grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust.
26	Thursday, Nov. 3 - Friday, Nov. 4 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2	10/31/2005	Annual Iowa Industry and Technology Education Conference being held in Ames.
27	UNI solar boat team earns commercial-viability award Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	07/05/2005	UNI placed 11th out of 19 at the World Championship of Intercollegiate Solar Boating.
28	UNI students benefit from construction software donation Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	09/30/2004	Department of Industrial Technology received a grant for $145,000 from On Center Software Corporation to help students become familiar with latest digital technology.
29	UNI Department of Industrial Arts celebrates centennial Northern Iowa Today 88:2, p.17	09/01/2004	Department celebrates centennial of program and twenty-fifth anniversary of the DIT program.
30	Seniors in UNI's Department of Industrial Technology complete design projects Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	05/07/2004	Descriptions of projects and teams completing them.
31	UNI Department of Industrial Technology to celebrate centennial Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	05/05/2004	History of the Department of Industrial Technology provided.
32	ITC students to 'power' their way into Buffalo, N.Y. Northern Iowan 100:50, p.1	04/13/2004	Six electrical and information engineering technology and manufacturing technology majors will participate at the 2004 Solar Splash solar boat competition; photo.
33	UNI students win construction competition Northern Iowa Today 88:1, p.15	01/01/2004	Six students finish in first place in estimating competition; photo.
34	Construction management team wins national competition Northern Iowan 100:26, p.4	12/05/2003	The team took first place out of eleven schools in the commercial division of a construction contest; photo.
35	UNI students win construction competition Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	11/18/2003	UNI students win first place out of eleven teams at the Associated Schools of Construction's estimating competition.
36	Solar and wind based renewable energy projects at UNI Department of Industrial Technology for a brighter and cleaner Iowa! Northern Iowan 99:52, p.13	04/22/2003	Summaries of current student projects in Electrical and Information Engineering Technology; photo.
37	UNI's industrial technology programs reaccredited Public Relations News Release 2002:216, p.1	11/21/2002	The National Association of Industrial Technology reaccredited four industrial technology programs.
38	UNI technology program receives Qwest grant Northern Iowa Today 86:2, p.20	07/01/2002	$33,000 grant will support modular technology lab.
39	UNI's Solar Splash entry ready for all comers Northern Iowa Today 86:2, p.14	07/01/2002	Four industrial technology students built a solar-powered boat; electro-mechanical systems program changed to electrical and Information engineering technology; photo.
40	$33,000 grant helps technology program Northern Iowan 98:57, p.1	06/21/2002	Qwest Foundation gives grant to construct a modular technology laboratory.
41	UNI offers on-site master's program at John Deere foundry Public Relations News Release 2001:246, p.1	12/20/2001	Professor Yury Lerner directs an on-site master's program at the John Deere Foundry that will be completed in three years.
42	UNI Industrial Tech students shine Northern Iowan 97:59, p.2	07/13/2001	Industrial technology students received a 92 percent pass rate on the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Technologist Certification exam.
43	UNI student receives John Deere Process Manufacturing Graduate Scholarship Public Relations News Release 2001:12, p.1	07/10/2001	This scholarship is presented to a graduate students in the industrial technology master's program.
44	UNI industrial tech students hammer national exam Public Relations News Release 2001:3, p.1	07/05/2001	Seventeen students participate in the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Technologist Certification exam, scoring a 92 percent pass rate.
45	Seniors in UNI's Department of Industrial Technology complete design projects Public Relations News Release 2000:0, p.1	05/17/2001	List of seniors completing their projects; titles of the projects are also listed.
46	University of Northern Iowa industrial technology students awarded scholarships Public Relations News Release 1999:407, p.1	05/17/2000	Scholarship recipients are listed for the Department of Industrial Technology for the 2000-2001 school year.
47	Industrial Technology Department Campus News Network 10:11, p.	01/24/2000	List of presentations made by faculty in the Industrial Technology Department.
48	Industrial Technology Department Campus News Network 10:11, p.	01/24/2000	List of Industrial Technology Department faculty who have recently published.
49	Solar powered boat competes in international competition Northern Iowan 95:58, p.1	06/25/1999	Solar-electric boat, constructed by Brent Maitland, Marty Topping, and Ayman Elsawy, competed in 6th Annual Solar-Electric Boat Regatta in Wisconsin last weekend.
50	IWCC and UNI sign articulation agreements for several programs Public Relations News Release 1998:0, p.2	05/19/1999	IWCC and UNI signed articulation agreement for programs in industrial technology, engineering technology, and transportation technology to allow smooth transfer of credits.
51	Media alert Public Relations News Release 1998:0, p.1	05/19/1999	UNI formed an articulation agreement with Iowa Western Community College.
52	University of Northern Iowa to host informational meeting for technical graduates interested in earning bachelor's degree Public Relations News Release 1998:344, p.1	04/21/1999	UNI now offers "2 + 2= 4-Year Degree" for two-year technical school graduates.
53	University of Northern Iowa to host informational meeting at seven ICN sites for technical graduates interested in earning bachelor's degree Public Relations News Release 1998:315, p.1	03/31/1999	An informational meeting via the Iowa Communication Network will be held Thursday, April 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
54	New NIACC-UNI partnership aids student transfer Northern Iowa Today 83:1, p.20	01/01/1999	Students in technical programs will study for two years at NIACC and then two more years at UNI to complete bachelor's degree.
55	NIACC-UNI partnership encourages technical students to continue their education Public Relations News Release 1998:119, p.1	10/30/1998	Students graduating with Associate in Applied Science degree from North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) can now earn a bachelor's degree at UNI with only two additional years of study.
56	Hawkeye Community College and UNI enter into historic agreement Campus News Network 9:2, p.	08/31/1998	Agreement signed to make it easier for Hawkeye graduates to continue their education at UNI.
57	Profile: Fahmy Campus News Network 8:22, p.3	07/27/1998	Profile of Professor Mohammed Fahmy; photo.
58	Agreement addresses teacher shortage Northern Iowa Today 82:1, p.18	07/01/1998	UNI and NIACC reach agreement on training teachers of technology.
59	John Deere employees trained at UNI Northern Iowan 94:44, p.1	03/13/1998	New John Deere employees have been trained at UNI's Metal Casting Center; photo.
60	University of Northern Iowa's Metal Casting Center assisting in training of new John Deere employees Public Relations News Release 1997:235, p.1	02/23/1998	Metal Casting Center helped train nearly 250 new John Deere employees.
61	Scholarship honors student Northern Iowan 94:26, p.4	12/05/1997	Scholarship in construction management honors Matthew C. McCoy.
62	Industrial technology workshop on "Effective Office Ergonomics Principles" to be held Monday, March 31 Public Relations News Release 1996:324, p.1	03/25/1997	A workshop hosted by the Industrial Technology Department will discuss work related injuries.
63	McCoy memorial fund Northern Iowan 93:40, p.2	02/28/1997	Memorial fund for Matthew McCoy established with UNI Foundation.
64	Matt McCoy Memorial Fund established with University of Northern Iowa Foundation Public Relations News Release 1996:290, p.1	02/26/1997	A scholarship fund started in memory of Matt McCoy, who was killed in an automobile accident. The scholarships will be given to construction management majors.
65	Job market for UNI metal casters looks promising Northern Iowan 92:38, p.8	02/23/1996	Excellent opportunities for UNI graduates in this field; photo.
66	UNI's Metal Casting Center receives high marks from OSHA Northern Iowan 92:34, p.1	02/09/1996	Center requests inspection; does well.
67	Situation wanted: new college grads seek CEO position Northern Iowa Today 79:2, p.9	01/01/1996	Two recent graduates establish foundry; photo.
68	Regents approve $158 million budget for University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1994:560, p.1	07/19/1995	UNI final operating budget for FY 1996 is approved by the Board of Regents.
69	Capital and other physical improvements A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.453	07/01/1995	Brief review of construction during the early 1970s including the Education Center, UNI-CUE, and the ITC; photo.
70	Faculty profile: making ideas work; Lou A. T. Honary pursues "real world" results Northern Iowa Today 78:2, p.16	01/01/1995	Biographical sketch of industrial technology professor Lou Honary; photo.
71	Fully accredited Campus News Network 5:5, p.2	10/31/1994	Department of Industrial Technology receives full accreditation from National Association of Industrial Technology.
72	Three UNI students receive national foundry scholarships Public Relations News Release 2:3, p.10	02/02/1994	Kelley Kerns, Brett Fisher, and Dean Jensen receive awards.
73	Metal Casting Center at University of Northern Iowa selected to receive $1.8 Million Public Relations News Release 1993:141, p.1	10/22/1993	Metal Casting Center receives $1.8 Million over a two year period.
74	Media Advisory Public Relations News Release 1993:140, p.1	10/01/1993	UNI Metal Casting Center to receive $1.8 Million grant.
75	University of Northern Iowa's Metal Casting Center to hit the road Public Relations News Release 1992:579, p.1	04/23/1993	Metal Casting Center faculty and students to showcase a mobile sand-reclamation unit at the American Foundrymen's Society CastExpo in Chicago.
76	University of Northern Iowa to host small-scale wind energy conference June 13-15 Public Relations News Release 1992:569, p.1	04/22/1993	A. T. Honary is the coordinator for the small-scale wind energy conference to be held in June.
77	Lisbon native explores Industrial Technology at the University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1992:517, p.1	04/12/1993	Jenny McElmeel has found her niche in the industrial technology field, a field she says is often perceived as a male-dominated one.
78	IT program receives second accreditation Campus News Network 3:15, p.1	04/05/1993	American Council for Construction Education grants five year accreditation.
79	IT programs accredited Campus News Network 3:11, p.	02/08/1993	Four programs accredited by NAIT.
80	University of Northern Iowa Industrial Technology Programs receive accreditation Public Relations News Release 1992:295, p.1	01/20/1993	Full accreditation has been received by the Industrial Technology Programs.
81	University of Northern Iowa participating in foundry sand reclamation project Public Relations News Release 1992:282, p.1	01/12/1993	The Metal Casting Center at UNI is working with others to deliver the technology to Iowa manufacturers on how to deal with tons of used foundry sand.
82	John Deere enhances link with UNI through $200,000 gift Northern Iowa Today 76:2, p.	01/01/1993	Will establish a center of excellence in Industrial Technology; photo.
83	Contribution Campus News Network 3:6, p.2	11/16/1992	Deere Foundation pledges $200,000 to establish a Center of Excellence in Industrial Technology Department.
84	John Deere contributes $200,000 to UNI Foundation; to establish Center of Excellence in industrial technology Northern Iowan 89:21, p.4	11/10/1992	Will support research and instructional programs; photo.
85	John Deere Foundation contributes $200,000 to University of Northern Iowa's Industrial Technology programs Public Relations News Release 1992:184, p.1	11/09/1992	Kahilil Kingsbury announced the $200,000 contribution to the Industrial Technology Department planned Center for Excellence.
86	UNI to host industrial tech conference Northern Iowan 89:12, p.6	10/09/1992	Outline of program.
87	University of Northern Iowa prof heading Cedar valley Fluid Power Society; named to national post Public Relations News Release 1991:730, p.1	07/22/1992	Lou Honary has been named chairman of the Student Chapter Advisory Committee by the Fluid Power Society's Board of Directors.
88	Nothing runs like a well-planned IT program Campus News Network 2:15, p.1	04/06/1992	UNI runs industrial technology master's degree program for Deere employees; photo.
89	Children's Technology Workshop set for April 4 at the University of Northern Iowa Industrial Technology Center Public Relations News Release 1991:474, p.1	03/16/1992	Children aged 5-9 may participate in experiments dealing with electricity, gyroscopes, magnetism, and other physical phenomena during the Children's Technology Workshop.
90	Plastics workshop to be held on University of Northern Iowa campus March 30, 31 Public Relations News Release 1991:453, p.1	03/03/1992	Majid Tabrizi will be part of the instructional team during a plastics workshop at UNI.
91	Construction Management is more than just pounding nails Northern Iowan 88:34, p.10	02/04/1992	Club takes on projects around community.
92	Three majors eliminated to ease budget woes Northern Iowa Today 75:2, p.21	01/01/1992	Vocational home economics major, graduate program in industrial technology education, and business education graduate program are dropped; other cuts and reorganizations also announced in attempt to meet enrollment surge.
93	Children's technology workshop held Northern Iowan 88:27, p.10	12/10/1991	Effort to introduce children to modern technology.
94	Curris recommends elimination of three academic majors due to 'the budget mess in the state capital' Northern Iowan 88:27, p.1	12/10/1991	President Curris reluctantly makes recommendations in home economics, industrial technology, and business education.
95	Articulation agreements with community colleges make for smooth transition into University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:268, p.1	12/09/1991	Cooperation between UNI and six community colleges aids students in pursuing BS degrees in electro-mechanical systems, through the Department of Industrial Technology.
96	University of Northern Iowa to recommend elimination of three academic majors; budget "mess" forces other program eliminations and reductions Public Relations News Release 1991:266, p.1	12/05/1991	President Curris has recommended to the Board of Regents that following majors be dropped: vocational home economics, graduate program in industrial technology education, and the business education graduate program. Other cuts are listed.
97	Marlin proposes cuts in seven academic majors Northern Iowan 88:24, p.1	11/22/1991	Would also cut summer session program.
98	Children's Technology Workshop to be held at the UNI Industrial Technology Center October 19 Public Relations News Release 1991:103, p.1	10/01/1991	Area children ages 5-9 will participate in the Children's Technology Workshop at UNI.
99	"The New Economics of Management" program offered at University of Northern Iowa July 10. Public Relations News Release 1990:633, p.1	06/25/1991	W. Edwards Deming will address the topic of The New Economics of Management via satellite broadcast at UNI.
100	Profile: John Fecik Campus News Network 1:19, p.3	06/24/1991	Profile of Professor John Fecik; photo.