Hillary Kletscher, 2014-15 president of the Government of the Student Body, looks forward to starting a new chapter in GSB. Kletscher is a junior in biological systems engineering. Her running mate, Mike Hoefer, is a junior in industrial engineering. “Our campaign went really well and we had a lot of fun,” Kletscher said. “[Mike Hoefer, …Continue reading “BSE student voted Government of the Student Body President”
Two cultures collaborate to develop novel structural detection methods. Researchers from Iowa State University and University of Perugia (Italy) compare U.S. patented soft elastomeric surface sensors with Italian cement-based embeddable sensors. Both of these technologies are being developed as novel nanocomposite solutions to dynamic structural monitoring. The goal is to provide cost-effective solutions for locally …Continue reading “Iowa State, Italy researchers collaborate on structural health monitoring”
The Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) has announced the 2014-15 Miller Faculty Fellowships. Out of a record 26 applications, six projects were funded for a total of $60,000. Miller Faculty Fellowships provide faculty members with opportunities to enhance their scholarly work in undergraduate academic programs and develop innovative ways to enhance student learning. …Continue reading “CELT announces recipients of Miller Faculty Fellowships”
Retired astronaut Clayton Anderson is the only professor in the state who has been 220 miles above the classroom that he now teaches in, and it all started with a master’s in aerospace engineering degree at Iowa State University. Those who doubted Anderson would make it to the stars can only dream of seeing the world …Continue reading “LAUNCH PAD: Astronaut Mentors ISU Students”
Written by Joe Gardyasz Business Record Sarah Rajala (pronounced RYE-ah-lah) has opened new doors for female engineers throughout her career. She continues to blaze trails for women and minorities at Iowa State University, where she became dean of the College of Engineering last year. Four decades ago, she became the third woman ever to earn …Continue reading “A Closer Look: Sarah Rajala”