Nine College of Engineering faculty and staff will receive top university honors at the annual awards ceremony on Monday, Sept. 25 at 3:30 p.m. in the Memorial Union Great Hall.
Month: September 2017
AerE graduate student begins Pathways Internship at Air Force Research Laboratory
Andrew Thelen, a PhD student in aerospace Engineering, began a Pathways Internship this fall at the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, just east of Dayton, Ohio. The AFRL leads the discovery, development, and integration of warfighting technologies for the U.S. air, space, and cyberspace forces. Andrew earned a B.S. in aerospace …Continue reading “AerE graduate student begins Pathways Internship at Air Force Research Laboratory”
PrISUm in Australia: Elliot Suiter
Elliot Suiter, a mechanical engineering junior from Johnston, Iowa, is among 15 students on Iowa State University’s Team PrISUm competing in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Australia.
ME’s Gomes brings her expertise in food safety to ag-focused Iowa
Given her background in food and agricultural engineering, recently hired mechanical engineering associate professor Carmen Gomes feels that she’s bringing something unique to the department. “I believe I can bring my expertise when it comes to chemistry, biology, and interactions with interfaces in materials to the mechanical engineering world,” she said. Gomes excelled at biology, …Continue reading “ME’s Gomes brings her expertise in food safety to ag-focused Iowa”
CBE’s Mallapragada to International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineering
Anson Marston Distinguished Professor and Carol Vohs Johnson Chair Surya Mallapragada has been named a fellow in the International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineering (IAMBE). The academy is composed of scientists from institutions of learning around the world who are recognized for their outstanding contributions to and leadership in medical and biological engineering. The …Continue reading “CBE’s Mallapragada to International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineering”
Ed McCracken: From Silicon Valley to “Faces of Iowa State”
Iowa State University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECpE) alumnus Ed McCracken is featured in the “Faces of Iowa State” portraits painted by artist Rose Frantzen at Iowa State University Brunnier Art Museum. The exhibit opened Aug. 21 and will remain a permanent collection at the Brunnier Art Museum. McCracken said he enjoyed working …Continue reading “Ed McCracken: From Silicon Valley to “Faces of Iowa State””
PrISUm in Australia: Nathan Coonrod
Nathan Coonrod, a electrical engineering senior from Norwalk, Iowa, is among 15 students on Iowa State University’s Team PrISUm competing in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Australia.
Hegde named fellow for research in big data
Chinmay Hegde, assistant professor with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Iowa State University, has been named a Black & Veatch Building a World of Difference Faculty Fellow in Engineering. His research, focusing on algorithmic aspects of machine learning, was impactful in his nomination. It involves designing algorithms for extracting meaningful information from …Continue reading “Hegde named fellow for research in big data”
ABE’s Koziel receives two Publons Peer Review awards
Jacek A. Koziel, associate professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering, won two Publons Peer Review awards. He was ranked in the top 1 percent of peer reviewers in Environmental Science, ranking 35th overall in that category. Koziel was also ranked as one of the top peer reviewers for Iowa State University.
Moving Fast: Tirthapura wins NSF grant on mining from massive data streams
In today’s technology-driven world, the need to have information instantaneously is growing. Big data can be of large “volume,” meaning the number of bytes required to store the data, as well as high “velocity,” or a high rate of change. The field of analyzing such massive, fast-changing data is called “streaming analytics.” Iowa State University …Continue reading “Moving Fast: Tirthapura wins NSF grant on mining from massive data streams”
PrISUm in Australia: Thomas Burtnett
Thomas Burnett, a mechanical engineering senior from Algona, Iowa, is among 15 students on Iowa State University’s Team PrISUm competing in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Australia.
Iowa State University engineers use innovative rejuvenator to recycle asphalt pavement
Researchers explore greener methods for incorporating high-percentage recycled asphalt pavement mixture into roadways Late last month, a team of Iowa State University (ISU) researchers and industry partners gathered in Crawford County, Iowa, for the unveiling of an exciting development in how engineers use renewable resources in jobsites. Chris Williams is a professor of geotechnical/materials engineering …Continue reading “Iowa State University engineers use innovative rejuvenator to recycle asphalt pavement”
ME’s Li returns to Ames to begin his career
From the moment he arrived on campus in the fall of 2012, Beiwen Li felt welcomed by the Iowa State University community. “I still remember my first day as a student at Iowa State I got lost on campus,” Li recollected. “I was holding a map and trying to figure out where to go and …Continue reading “ME’s Li returns to Ames to begin his career”
Cardinal and gold runs in the blood for the Weilers
When Patrick Weiler graduated from Iowa State in 1980 with a degree in agricultural engineering, he began a tradition of support for his alma matter. The legacy now spans two generations of the Weiler family, including Megan (Weiler) Green (’06 finance), Joel Weiler (’10 nutr sci) and Katelyn (Weiler) Freeseman (’12 civil engr). As Iowa State alums, the Weilers said they are proud to help support future generations of Cyclones engineers.
ISU CCEE faculty honored during 2017 College of Engineering Convocation, 35th Annual Civil Engineering Fall Banquet
Civil, construction and environmental engineering faculty earn honors during yearly celebrations of achievement Iowa State University’s College of Engineering held its annual Convocation on Sept. 7. James L. and Katherine S. Melsa Dean of Engineering Sarah Rajala opened the ceremony with a welcoming address and yearly update that included college achievements and upcoming goals for …Continue reading “ISU CCEE faculty honored during 2017 College of Engineering Convocation, 35th Annual Civil Engineering Fall Banquet”