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INNOVATION

Iowa State Engineers Developing ‘Digital Twins’

ISU News: ​Iowa State engineers and leaders of the university's Translational AI Center are developing "digital twins"—virtual models continuously updated with real-world data—to revolutionize agriculture, health, and manufacturing. These digital replicas enable predictive simulations, optimizing crop yields, personalizing heart health monitoring, and enhancing 3D printing processes.​

On The Move

• Tyson Murdock joins OpenLoop Health as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Joshua Phillips promoted to Program Manager - IT Business Integration at Pella Corporation
• Mitch Roeschlein promoted to Head of Product Development at Corteva Agriscience
• Brian Weis joins Growers Edge as Managing Director of Mortgage

Iowa Industry Leaders: Who to Know in Infrastructure + Cloud

Photo Credit: Principal Financial Group

INNOVATION

Women in Tech at Principal®: Modernizing the Way We Work

Principal: Modernization is transforming how Principal solves business problems—and who’s solving them. Beth H., AVP of Technology, shares her experience and commitment to building a more gender-inclusive tech workforce through mentorship and leadership.

TAI Member Achievements

🏅 Accenture Adopts More Than 450 AI Agents from Pipefy to Automate Processes

🏅 AHEAD Named NVIDIA 2025 Rising Star Partner of the Year

🏅 Casey’s Named to Computer World’s Best Places to Work in IT 2025

🏅 Forescout Earns Top Honors for Advancing OT and IoT Security

🏅 Red Hat Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025

🏅 Meg Anderson, Principal Financial Group, recognized among Top 100 CISOs Awards (C100)

Upcoming TAI Member Events

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Iowa Tech Jobs

Privileged Access Management Lead – Corteva Agriscience

Principal Developer – Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines

Software Developer – Geonetric

Senior Reporting Analyst – Iowa Primary Care Association

Director of AI & Innovation – R&R Realty Group

IT Project Manager – Shive-Hattery