People around the world, especially Americans in the Midwest, should be familiar with the term ethanol. Record volumes of this biofuel are being produced in the United States, to the sum of 13.9 billion gallons in 2011. As the country continues to diversify its energy portfolio, ethanol bio refineries will play a vital role in …Continue reading “Turning fungus into animal feed”
One of the largest college careers fairs in the nation is set to take place at Hilton Coliseum and the Scheman building: the Spring Engineering Career Fair. On Tuesday, February 12, 280 registered companies and an estimated 2,800 students will converge at Hilton and Scheman. This event, which goes from noon to 6 p.m., serves …Continue reading “Engineering career fair returns to Iowa State”
Nicole Hashemi, William March Scholar in Mechanical Engineering and assistant professor, has been invited to attend the National Academy of Sciences Indo-American Frontiers in Science, being held April 7-10, in Agra, India. The symposium is designed to create a collaborative environment by bringing together outstanding young scientists from diverse disciplines to share their research. “I …Continue reading “Hashemi invited to attend NAS symposium”
Iowa State University in Ames is one of the few universities in the country to offer a software engineering degree with courses in both computer science and computer engineering. Read The Gazette article about the university’s program and the field.
Subra Suresh (MSME’79) has been named Carnegie Mellon University’s new president, succeeding Jared L. Cohon, who is stepping down from the position after 16 years. Suresh will assume the post of CMU president on July 1. Read the full story.
Iowa State University engineering students thinking about what to do this summer still have a chance to combine work experience or study with summer travel abroad. The College of Engineering’s Office of International Engagement is currently accepting applications for a variety of programs. Shannon Miner, advisor and coordinator for international engagement, said international travel is …Continue reading “Students gain experience from work, study abroad programs”
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academies recognized Iowa State Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering (CCEE) on three different occasions at the 2013 TRB Annual Meeting, held in Washington, D.C., January 13-17. A student research team won at the TRB Transportation Forecast Competition. Another CCEE team earned the Best Paper Award …Continue reading “Transportation Research Board recognizes Iowa State civil engineering three times at annual meeting”
Outfitted with posters, candy, and even some robots, more than 20 engineering student clubs were on display in the Howe Hall Atrium on Thursday, January 31, from 4 to 6 p.m. Part of the Engineering Club Fair, the groups discussed their experiences with students of all majors interested in getting involved in activities and projects …Continue reading “Engineering Student Council hosts Club Fair”
For the third consecutive year, Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in Engineering Robert Brown was ranked in the Top 100 People in Bioenergy by Biofuels Digest. This year, he rose to #47, after his rankings at #59 and #61, in 2012 and 2011, respectively. The list is voted on by Biofuels Digest readers and the newsletter’s editorial board. …Continue reading “Biofuels Digest honors Brown twice in 2012”
