Iowa State University researchers have disclosed their 4,000th invention to the university’s research foundation. That’s 4,000 inventions that have been studied for patent protection and commercial potential. The 4,000th invention happens to be software that compresses 3-D images for easier storage on a computer. Song Zhang, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering is the inventor of the …Continue reading “Engineer discloses Iowa State’s 4,000th invention for possible commercialization”
Regardless of race, sexual orientation, origin or political affiliation, there is one thing students and faculty at Iowa State can agree on: The state of Iowa has corn — and lots of it. In addition to Iowa being known as the Hawkeye State, after the Sauk Indian Black Hawk, the state of Iowa is also …Continue reading “Ethanol debate asks: Is corn food or fuel?”
Three Iowa State University researchers are working to reduce costs and maintain reliability as more renewable energy is added to the nation’s energy grid. Sarah Ryan, professor of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering; Dionysios Aliprantis, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering; and Leigh Tesfatsion, professor of economics, mathematics, and electrical and computer engineering, are …Continue reading “Iowa State researchers receive $1.7 million award to improve electricity markets”
Iowa State’s student chapter of Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) hosted an ACE Mentor Student Visit on March 3, 2012. The ACE Mentor Program is a nationwide program designed to introduce high school students to careers in architecture, construction, and engineering. The Iowa State event brought approximately 60 students and parents to campus to …Continue reading “ACE Mentor Visit engages students, parents, and CoE”
At the College of Engineering, offering students real-world experience is a top priority. In addition to encouraging the over 80 percent of students who complete an internship or co-op, the college requires students to take Capstone Design, providing excellent hands-on opportunities that prepare them to work in industry. Capstone Design was created to bring together …Continue reading “Real-world experience from Capstone Design”
Iowa State University’s College of Engineering ranks No. 43 nationally in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2013 edition of America’s Best Graduate Schools, and among public institutions, maintained its rank of 25th overall. “Iowa State’s College of Engineering continues to build its reputation by providing quality education and research opportunities for our graduate students,” said Gary …Continue reading “Engineering grad program ranked 25 among public programs”
Each spring, the ISU Alumni Association honors alumni and friends at the Distinguished Alumni Awards Celebration. On April 20, 2012, the university will present its highest awards, including the Distinguished Alumni Award, Honorary Alumni Award, and Order of the Knoll Awards. This year, four alumni and friends of the College of Engineering will be honored …Continue reading “Four from CoE honored with Distinguished Alumni Awards”
A new, exclusive website will be available to Iowa State students on March 23rd. The site, called Central Campus, brings together students’ favorite academic websites in one location, and is the result of five talented engineering students’ capstone design project. Computer engineering seniors Micah Beeman and Kristen Muehlenthaler, and software engineering seniors Jeremiah Evans, Adam …Continue reading “Collaborating with Google”
Alpha Design, Inc. (ADI) isn’t a common name in the engineering industry. But that’s OK—it’s not supposed to be. ADI is a student-created mock company formed by a group of eight civil and construction engineering students at Iowa State for Integrated Design-Build Capstone (CE 485/ConE 487). As the company evolved, its creators faced several challenges; …Continue reading “Creating a design-build proposal for the Navy”
Hagie Manufacturing Company, a leader in developing innovative agricultural sprayers and other high clearance agricultural equipment, has been known for the slogan “Hagie UpFront,” which combines both the company’s product concepts and its approach to business through pride, honesty, and an old-fashioned work ethic. Continuing its tradition, Hagie is using the expertise of three senior …Continue reading “Redesigning Hagie equipment”
Each year Cory Stiehl, lecturer in chemical and biological engineering chooses a new client for her students to work with for their senior capstone project. This year, she challenged her students to evaluate a small micro distillery based in Norwalk, Iowa. Their findings included insights on how the distillery could improve its business practices. Broadbent …Continue reading “Recommendations for a local business”
At the College of Engineering, offering students real-world experience is a top priority. In addition to encouraging the over 80 percent of students who complete an internship or co-op, the college requires students to take Capstone Design, providing excellent hands-on opportunities that prepare them to work in industry. Capstone Design was created to bring together …Continue reading “Real-world experience from Capstone Design”
More than 25 Iowa State University construction engineering students spent spring break (March 2012) helping to rebuild tornado-torn Joplin, Mo. KCCI story Video courtesy of KSNF TV, Joplin, Mo. KFJX (FOX) KOAM (CBS)
The annual Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) SIGMOD/PODS conference, held May 20-24 in Scottsdale, Ariz., will feature three papers by Srikanta Tirthapura, Associate Professor at Iowa State Electrical and Computer Engineering. Tirthapura’s three entries represent the most of any researcher invited to this year’s conference. “It’s something I’m pretty excited about,” Tirthapura said. “It’s an …Continue reading “PODS to feature three papers by ECpE’s Tirthapura”
