More than 200 Iowa State University students will spend a Saturday beating back eight hours of computer attacks. It’s the latest edition of the annual Cyber Defense Competitions at Iowa State. It will run from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 21 on the first floor of Coover Hall. The event is free and open …Continue reading “ECpE hosts annual Cyber Defense Competition”
This is the start of my first academic year in the College of Engineering. Spring and summer were very enjoyable, but there is nothing like the beginning of a new college year. It’s an exciting time on campus – not only for students, but also faculty, staff and everyone associated with the university. Our college …Continue reading “Reflections on the start of a new academic year”
Hamza Janjua pursues a head-start to his civil engineering career. While many earn the degree before working professionally, Janjua works to be one step ahead. The civil engineering senior also is a licensed general contractor in the state of Iowa. His new business, SSB Construction, LLC, thrives in Ames with his first project – a …Continue reading “Iowa State civil engineering senior becomes a contractor”
Two aerospace engineering faculty were recognized at the fall Engineering Convocation – Ashraf Bastawros and Hui Hu. Hui Hu was promoted to Professor. Ashraf Bastawros received a medallion award and was named Wilson Engineering Professor – from the Grace Miller Wilson and T. Wilson Endowed Engineering Faculty Fund. Congratulations to Dr. Ashraf Bastawros and Dr. …Continue reading “Bastawros and Hu recognized at fall Engineering Convocation”
Joe Schaefer started his 50th year as a professor this fall. His colleagues in the aerospace engineering department marked the milestone with cookies, posters depicting Schaefer as a super hero and an office decorated with cardinal and gold streamers. Inside asked Schaefer about all those years in college classrooms. For the original interview, click here.
AMES, Iowa – Clayton Anderson, an Iowa State University graduate and former NASA astronaut, will join the university as a distinguished faculty fellow in aerospace engineering. Anderson, a native of Nebraska, received his master’s degree in aerospace engineering from Iowa State in 1983. He joined NASA’s Johnson Space Center that same year, working in the …Continue reading “Astronaut Clayton Anderson joins Iowa State engineering faculty”
More students than ever before are enrolled at Iowa State University and the College of Engineering for the 2013-14 academic year. This fall the college has an enrollment of 8,284 total students, surpassing last year’s record enrollment of 7,508. Undergraduate enrollment of 7,123 is up 9.7 percent from last year, and graduate enrollment of 1,161 …Continue reading “University and College of Engineering see record enrollment again this year”
U.S. News and World Report’s 2013 “American’s Best Colleges” ranking are out and Iowa State’s College of Engineering ranked 20th among public universities whose highest degree is a doctorate. This is up from 22nd last year. Among all national universities, Iowa State’s undergraduate engineering program ranked 35th (an eight-way tie) overall, up from 39th last …Continue reading “Annual U.S. News rankings: Iowa State undergraduate engineering program is 20th among public universities”
This is a recap from an Ames Laboratory news release. The official opening of the Critical Materials Institute marked the newest endeavor in intensive energy research by the U.S. Department of Energy, the Ames Laboratory and Iowa State University. The institute is the DOE’s fifth Energy Innovation Hub, which is a major integrated research center. Researchers …Continue reading “Critical Materials Institute opens to advance research, energy security”
Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) announced that it is donating $355,000 to Iowa State University to support a Biorenewables Complex. The complex features cutting-edge facilities offering students hands-on opportunities to learn about biorenewable resources and bio-economic development. “As the global population grows, so does demand for renewable resources,” said Jennifer Ballinger, Director, ADM Cares. …Continue reading “ADM donates $355,000 to Biorenewables Complex”
Committees have been working hard since February to prepare for the College of Engineering’s annual Engineers’ Week (E-Week). The chosen theme “Engineers: Giving Imagination Direction” embraces the many opportunities for engineers and the various paths they take. Several new events will be happening at this year’s E-Week, including a Nail-Hammering Relay and other similar activities …Continue reading “E-Week emphasizes countless opportunities for engineers”
Many people can trace their choice of career to a significant event in their youth. For Jiehua Jay Shen, a new associate professor in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, it was the Great Tangshan Earthquake in 1976. The 7.8 magnitude quake that hit China is considered the most deadly of the 20th …Continue reading “Jiehua Shen: engineering that saves lives”
Paul Morgan, an Iowa native and resident of Ames, died peacefully at Mary Greeley Medical Center on Friday, August 30 at age 90. Morgan was born in Hudson, Iowa, on June 18, 1923, to Barton and Catherine (Wallace) Morgan. He graduated from Ames High School in 1941 and earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering …Continue reading “CCEE alumnus, professor emeritus Paul Morgan passes away”
Integrated crop and livestock systems utilize manure as an organic source of fertilizer, but within this manure are bacteria that may contaminate water bodies if transported off the field by rain. Iowa State University professor Michelle Soupir describes her field and lab studies of bacterial movement from manure to soil to water, as well as …Continue reading “Soupir featured in Leopold Center ‘On the Ground’ video”
What do rubber ducks, dogs, pirates, poop, and poodle skirts have in common? These are all tools being used to promote a new statewide awareness campaign called “Water Rocks!”. As a part of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Water Rocks! delivers entertaining and engaging activities to inspire kids of all ages to appreciate water …Continue reading “Water Rocks! official campaign launch”
