Month: September 2016
Hurburgh: After tests, some flood-damaged corn may be fed to livestock
Iowa farmers who had flooding in their corn fields may have the option of feeding some of that grain to livestock, but the corn must be tested first. “If the grain has been actually flooded, that is uncontrolled flood water over top of either the ear or the pod, then FDA — Food and Drug Administration …Continue reading “Hurburgh: After tests, some flood-damaged corn may be fed to livestock”
ME lecturer focuses on engaging undergraduate students
As a young student in her home country of Italy, Paola Pittoni remembers it was strong teachers that had the greatest impact on her. Now as a mechanical engineering lecturer herself, Pittoni hopes that she can leave just as lasting an impact on her students. “The reason I wanted to be a lecturer is because …Continue reading “ME lecturer focuses on engaging undergraduate students”
ISU rededicates Marston Hall, home to the College of Engineering
Campus celebrates comprehensive renovations that preserve history and focus on educating future Cyclone Engineers On Thursday, Sept. 29, the campus community and public gathered to rededicate Marston Hall in a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on the building’s east lawn. Marston Hall, which has served as home to the College of Engineering at Iowa State University for …Continue reading “ISU rededicates Marston Hall, home to the College of Engineering”
Mallapragada recognized as Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in university ceremony
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering’s Dr. Surya Mallapragada has been officially recognized as Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in Engineering in the University Awards ceremony. She was presented with a framed certificate by Iowa State University President Steven Leath and Senior Vice President and Provost Jonathan Wickert. The title of distinguished professor honors exemplary …Continue reading “Mallapragada recognized as Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in university ceremony”
Faculty, staff recognized at University Awards Ceremony, annual College of Engineering Convocation
Ten faculty and staff members of Iowa State University’s (ISU) Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering (CCEE) received university and college recognition at this year’s university-wide Faculty and Staff Awards Ceremony and College of Engineering Convocation. The department also celebrated recent faculty awards at its 34th Annual Civil Engineering Fall Banquet. At the College …Continue reading “Faculty, staff recognized at University Awards Ceremony, annual College of Engineering Convocation”
Iowa State, Ames Laboratory researchers developing new steel for better electric motors
Researchers from Iowa State and the Ames Laboratory are leading development of a new kind of steel for the motors in electric vehicles. The new steel would help make the motors smaller, lighter, more powerful and more cost effective. The U.S. Department of Energy is supporting the work with a three-year, $3.8 million grant.
Engineering runs in the family for three generations of ISU alums
For the Cargills, engineering is a family matter. Three decades of Cargills have walked the halls of Iowa State University beginning with Patty Cargill’s father – Lyle Feisel – who studied electrical engineering in the late 1950s and early 1960s. After earning his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from ISU, Lyle went on to have …Continue reading “Engineering runs in the family for three generations of ISU alums”
Harvest-related publications included in food safety series available from Iowa State University
“Increased production coupled with consumer demands for food safety assurance require good manufacturing practices and the training to support them, at all levels of the grain market,” said Charles Hurburgh, professor-in-charge of the Iowa Grain Quality Initiative. “Market activities are much more interrelated than in the past.”
MEDIA ADVISORY: Iowa State experts available to comment on 2016 harvest
Charles Hurburgh, professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering Hurbugh said producers will face challenges on several fronts during this year’s harvest. Alternating periods of precipitation and high humidity across the state have created favorable conditions for high moisture and mold in the crop, which means grain quality will vary for many producers, he said. “The …Continue reading “MEDIA ADVISORY: Iowa State experts available to comment on 2016 harvest”
Hartmann, ABE contributes to “The Fifth Muse”
Artist Norie Sato’s third and latest campus installation dangles above the east entrance of the College of Engineering’s newly reopened Marston Hall. “The Fifth Muse” — aptly named to complement the four iconic limestone sculptures that grace the facade of the 113-year-old building — resembles a mobile, with individually designed mixed-media objects suspended from two …Continue reading “Hartmann, ABE contributes to “The Fifth Muse””
Iowa State, Chevron team up to develop pilot plant, advance biofuel technology
ABE alum receives national engineering honor
Charles Sukup, president of Sukup Manufacturing Co., has received the 2016 Cyrus Hall McCormick Jerome Increase Case Gold Medal Award from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE). The award recognizes exceptional and meritorious engineering achievement in developing grain handling equipment. Sukup graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in agricultural engineering. He later …Continue reading “ABE alum receives national engineering honor”
Govindarasu takes over as interim department chair
Dr. Manimaran Govindarasu, Mehl Professor, has assumed the role of interim chair of the ECpE Department. Former Department Chair Dr. David C. Jiles left in August for a Jefferson Science Fellowship at the U.S. Department of State. Govindarasu said Jiles did an excellent job leading the ECpE Department and hopes to continue what Jiles started. …Continue reading “Govindarasu takes over as interim department chair”
University award recipients to be honored Sept. 26