by Thane Himes When senior Austin Laugen got a call from the Alumni Association, he thought it was a donation call. Little did he know he was being given one of the most prestigious honors a graduating senior can obtain at Iowa State University. Laugen, a computer engineering major, was named one of this year’s …Continue reading “ECpE’s Laugen named a Wallace E. Barron scholar”
The goal of engineering is to improve lives by solving the world’s problems, and Iowa State’s College of Engineering believes it’s never too early to start thinking globally. Several courses in the college require students to identify and find solutions to major issues in poverty-stricken countries. Students use the semester to research, plan, design, and …Continue reading “Engineering courses introduce students to problems in developing nations”
Daniel Attinger paused before handing over a photo of a crime scene. “Are you bothered by the sight of blood?” There was good reason for his question: The photo showed blood pooled and smeared on a floor. Blood drops ran down a nearby wall. A single shoe was left in the evidence of violence and …Continue reading “Attinger working to put more science behind bloodstain pattern analysis”
While studying systems engineering through Engineering Online Learning, Carl Kirpes knew an opportunity to apply his coursework onsite at his job might crop up from time to time. What he didn’t know was that it would earn him third place in the Society for Engineering and Management Systems Student Paper Competition and a chance to …Continue reading “Systems engineering student invited to present paper at national conference”
During the annual Iowa State University Alumni Association Winter Board Luncheon held in February, two engineering seniors received the Wallace E. Barron All-University Senior Award. Austin Laugen, computer engineering, and Szuyin Leow, mechanical engineering, were among five seniors recognized at the event. Established in 1968, the award recognizes outstanding seniors who display high character, outstanding …Continue reading “Two engineering students honored with Wallace E. Barron All-University Senior Award”
Civil engineering students from the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) Iowa State chapter challenged themselves internationally to design and build a 5-foot-tall earthquake-resistant structure with just balsa wood. Their club project became one of the best after placing ninth out of 35 teams at the 10th Annual EERI Seismic Design Competition, held February 12-15 in …Continue reading “EERI Iowa State Chapter places ninth at int’l seismic design contest”
Greetings from the new dean in the Iowa State College of Engineering! My name is Sarah Rajala, and I officially began my duties on April 1. I am so excited to be here on campus. I consider it an honor to lead such an internationally recognized engineering college, and I plan to build on the …Continue reading “Engineering is my passion”
As one of very few women in her class, Carrie Gofron didn’t feel any barriers as a female in engineering when she was in college. On her way to becoming a leader within a high-tech company, she discovered that while some people do treat her differently for it, mostly she’s found friends and colleagues who …Continue reading “Computer engineering alumna perseveres in high-tech industry”
Cory Berkland (BSChE’98) and Devin Shepard (BSChE’97) will receive the 2013 Professional Progress in Engineering Award from the College of Engineering at the Marston Club Dinner on April 18. The award was created to recognize outstanding professional progress, personal development, and distinguished community service by engineering alumni under the age of 46. Berkland is a professor in the …Continue reading “Berkland, Shepard earn College of Engineering alumni award”
Each spring, the ISU Alumni Association honors alumni and friends at the Distinguished Alumni Awards Celebration. On April 19, 2013, Nicholas Reding, BSChE’56, will receive a Distinguished Alumni Award, the highest honor given to Iowa State alumni that recognizes preeminent contributions to their professions or life’s work. View the complete list of 2013 Award Recipients.
by Brittany Oswald, Senior, CprE This March, I had the privilege of attending the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. It may sound cheesy, but going to this conference changed my life and has solidified my desire to pursue a career in game development. The theme for the conference was “Learn. Network. Inspire.” Well, I …Continue reading “ECpE student shares her experience at 2013 Game Developers Conference”
Each year, the Iowa State University Alumni Association names STATEment Makers to recognize the early personal and professional accomplishments and contributions to society of young alumni (graduates 32 years of age and under). These individuals have made differences in their own lives, the lives of others, their communities, and/or their professions through ambitious efforts that reflect the …Continue reading “ME alumnus named 2013 STATEment Maker”
Meet Dr. Karl A. Gschneidner, Jr. — a distinguished professor at Iowa State University, a senior metallurgist at the Energy Department’s Ames Laboratory, and chief scientist for the newest Energy Innovation Hub, the Critical Materials Institute. A jack-of-all-trades, Gschneidner’s research spans the fields of physical chemistry, materials science, engineering, and physics. In an edition of the US Department of …Continue reading “10 Questions for a Materials Scientist: Mr. Rare Earth — Dr. Karl A. Gschneidner, Jr.”
Max Mayfield is going places. Last month, he went to Des Moines to represent Iowa State at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, capping off his career as a Cyclone with a 15-15 record in his final season. Right now, he’s a student attending graduate school as a computer engineering major in pursuit of a …Continue reading “Beyond the mat: Max Mayfield strives for more after collegiate career”
