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Iowa State’s engineering brand

Especially in the digital age of marketing, it has become increasingly true that brand is determined by audience perception. Sure, you can try to influence that perception, but what people think of you—and what they tell others—carries the most weight. In the College of Engineering, we like what people are saying about us. A few …Continue reading “Iowa State’s engineering brand”

About students, by students (Part IV)

(Editor’s note: This is the fourth installment in a series of student profiles written by students in JLMC 321, Public Relations Writing. Our thanks to the authors, to senior lecturer Erin Wilgenbusch, to the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communications, and to the subjects. Read Part I , Part II and Part III.) Kate Lindley …Continue reading “About students, by students (Part IV)”

An early start to engineering

The community of Mahtomedi, Minnesota, is motivated to prepare students for leadership in the 21st Century. Through its Engineering Leadership Program, the school district builds imagination, creativity, and collaboration into its curriculum by offering engineering classes at all grade levels. And the students there are examples that the passion for engineering can begin as early as preschool. Read about the community in an INNOVATEonline story.

An early start to engineering

Somewhere is a community where ideas about designing, creating, and innovating run rampant. Excited preschoolers explore levers, pulleys, and inclined planes. Elementary students study at least one course unit that is all about engineering. Middle and high school students learn about energy and the environment along with aerospace engineering. Somewhere, it turns out, is situated …Continue reading “An early start to engineering”

Wang named newest Wilson Engineering Professor

Zhi J. Wang, associate chair for research of aerospace engineering and professor of mathematics, was recently appointed Wilson Engineering Professor, a position funded by the Grace Miller Wilson and T. Wilson Endowed Engineering Faculty Fund. “It is a tremendous honor and it feels great to be recognized. The best thing is that this honor is …Continue reading “Wang named newest Wilson Engineering Professor”

Wang named newest Wilson Engineering Professor

Zhi J. Wang, associate chair for research of aerospace engineering and professor of mathematics, was recently appointed Wilson Engineering Professor, a position funded by the Grace Miller Wilson and T. Wilson Endowed Engineering Faculty Fund. “It is a tremendous honor and it feels great to be recognized. The best thing is that this honor is …Continue reading “Wang named newest Wilson Engineering Professor”

Iowa State selected for ‘Princeton Review Best Value Colleges for 2011’

Iowa State University is among 50 public colleges nationwide — and the only public school in the state — named to the Princeton Review Best Value Colleges for 2011. The selection criteria covered more than 30 factors in three areas: academics, cost of attendance, and financial aid. Read the official press release and get more information.

Iowa State’s American Nuclear Society stresses nuclear energy’s positives

Iowa State’s American Nuclear Society strives to advocate the potential of nuclear energy, bringing in various guest speakers to their meetings and taking trips to nuclear power plants. The group was recognized last semester as an active student organization, introducing the nuclear engineering minor into the Iowa State curriculum. Leaders of the group, including its …Continue reading “Iowa State’s American Nuclear Society stresses nuclear energy’s positives”

Students to process waste vegetable oil from ISU Dining to fuel CyRide bus

Some Iowa State University students are serious about getting their campus community “on the bus” when it comes to green living. And they hope to pick up some other Ames residents along the way. That’s at least the plan, according to David Correll, a Ph.D. student in Iowa State’s College of Business and co-founder and …Continue reading “Students to process waste vegetable oil from ISU Dining to fuel CyRide bus”

MSE collaboration highlighted during AAAS annual meeting

During the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science February 17-21, 2011, in Washington, D.C., Iowa State University was mentioned in a symposium describing the Materials Digital Library Pathway, a multi-university collaboration for materials students, teachers, and researchers. The collaboration is designed to offer resources that can connect materials research and …Continue reading “MSE collaboration highlighted during AAAS annual meeting”

Iowa State leaders ask governor, legislators for state support for ABE Complex

On February 18, 2011, Gov. Terry Branstad and Rep. Dave Deyoe of Nevada and Rep. Annette Sweeney of Alden visited campus to tour of Davidson Hall, current home of the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE). President Gregory Geoffroy – along with deans Wendy Wintersteen of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and …Continue reading “Iowa State leaders ask governor, legislators for state support for ABE Complex”

Alumnus launches first unmanned flight

Courtesy Photo: Northrop Grumman On Feb 4, 2011, Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Navy helped launch the next century of naval aviation with the successful first flight of the X-47B Unmanned Combat Aircraft. Conducted at Edwards AFB, Calif., the 29-min flight is a critical first step toward demonstrating that a tailless, fighter-sized unmanned aircraft can …Continue reading “Alumnus launches first unmanned flight”

College builds key partnership for online learning program

The Iowa State University College of Engineering was recently named a preferred provider of online education at the Boeing Company. This agreement highlights the long-term relationship that has existed between Iowa State and Boeing. “The college has done a wonderful job serving traditional students who can come to campus and do their learning within the …Continue reading “College builds key partnership for online learning program”

Computer engineering students’ iPhone apps generate downloads, sales

Since November, thousands of people have downloaded the iAnimal series, Zombie Strategies: Prepare, and D&D Helper iPhone applications. Users of those apps may be surprised to learn that the apps were created by Iowa State University computer engineering students. The students developed the apps as part of a course assignment in a new embedded systems …Continue reading “Computer engineering students’ iPhone apps generate downloads, sales”

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