Iowa State materials science students are making a difference in developing nations
Month: March 2010
Engineering to the Next Degree
Iowa State’s concurrent BS/MBA is a winning combination for dynamic young leaders
Birth of a Leader
Engineering programs prepare Jessica Tobelmann for career, life
College administration continues taking shape with latest staff moves
Two staff changes have been announced by the College of Engineering that affect cabinet-level administration. Diane Rover, associate dean for academic and student affairs (ASA), will conclude her appointment on June 30. Professor Rover’s initial five-year term, which began in 2004, had been extended for one year. Her achievements include the successful implementation of a …Continue reading “College administration continues taking shape with latest staff moves”
EPLI comes to a close
The College of Engineering is announcing the closure of the Engineering Policy and Leadership Institute (EPLI) and two of its components, the Engineering Thematic Year Program and the Faculty Fellowship Program. The institute was formed in 2006. Professor Ed Jaselskis served as its director, with executive and administrative support provided by Katy Rice. EPLI’s achievements …Continue reading “EPLI comes to a close”
Tom Daniels wins technology award
Tom Daniels, an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been chosen as one of the winners of a 2010 Prometheus Award from the Technology Association of Iowa. His award, to be given in April, is for Innovation in Education: Best Use of Innovation in Teaching. Read the TAI press release …Continue reading “Tom Daniels wins technology award”
Infrastructure and engineering partnership bring changes to IT approach at Iowa State
The keyword may be “virtual” but an exploratory information technology project aims to bring Iowa State University some very real cost savings. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), also known as thin client technology, isn’t a new idea in the IT world. In fact, it’s a proven approach to saving energy, money, and space. Successfully implementing that …Continue reading “Infrastructure and engineering partnership bring changes to IT approach at Iowa State”
ME professor discusses fuel tax in NY Times Dot Earth blog
Ross Morrow, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering and economics, is cited in The New York Times Dot Earth blog as one of the authors in a soon-to-be-released report from Harvard’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, where he was formerly a fellow. Read the blog here. Morrow was also interviewed by Bloomberg Television, and …Continue reading “ME professor discusses fuel tax in NY Times Dot Earth blog”