Vilas Mujumdar, a recognized engineering leader and a generous donor to the College of Engineering, was awarded the Medal of Engineering Excellence by the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO).
Month: May 2020
ECpE’s Goce Trajcevski named Outstanding Faculty of the Year by Engineering Student Council
Each spring, the Iowa State University Engineering Student Council honors outstanding Cyclone Engineering faculty, students and staff at the Student Council Awards. One of this year’s honorees was Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECpE) Associate Professor Goce Trajcevski, who was named Outstanding Engineering Faculty of the Year. Trajcevski came to Iowa State, joining ECpE …Continue reading “ECpE’s Goce Trajcevski named Outstanding Faculty of the Year by Engineering Student Council”
Iowa State alum turns passion project into a reality with the help of Boyd Lab
When Sebastien Mueller (‘19 mech engr) was young, his dad told a story about his quest to “save the Dahu,” a goat whose legs are shorter on one side than the other, making it so Dahus can only walk in circles around their mountain homes. The story was the inspiration behind the name for the …Continue reading “Iowa State alum turns passion project into a reality with the help of Boyd Lab”
Cyclone Energy to compete in ELECTRI Green Energy Challenge for twelfth year in a row
Six Iowa State Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering students hope to be the reigning champs for the seventh year in a row of the ELECTRI International Green Energy Challenge, which is sponsored by the National Electrical Contractors Association. The Green Energy Challenge invites student chapters from across the nation to compete and participate. …Continue reading “Cyclone Energy to compete in ELECTRI Green Energy Challenge for twelfth year in a row”
EPRC Student Scoop: Ph.D. candidate Vivek Kumar Singh
After completing an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Durgapur and working as a project assistant for one-year at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, India, Vivek Kumar Singh began searching for opportunities to further his education. This search eventually led him to Iowa State University in 2015. …Continue reading “EPRC Student Scoop: Ph.D. candidate Vivek Kumar Singh”
CCEE’s Brianna Lawton receives Fulbright scholarship for research in Ghana
Cyclone Engineer Brianna P. Lawton, a doctoral student in the Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Department, recently received a Fulbright U.S. Student Award from the U.S. Department of State in Washington D.C. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government. Lawton is one of three recipients …Continue reading “CCEE’s Brianna Lawton receives Fulbright scholarship for research in Ghana”
ME student hopes NASA internship will propel her to career in aeronautic or automotive industry
From New Jersey to Australia to Michigan to California and back to Ames, Sara Mayne has done a lot during her short time as a mechanical engineering student at Iowa State University. Mayne grew up in South New Jersey, east of Philadelphia. She was attracted to STEM at an early age because of her parents, …Continue reading “ME student hopes NASA internship will propel her to career in aeronautic or automotive industry”
ECpE’s Zhaoyu Wang recognized with prestigious Outstanding Young Engineer Award
Each year, the Power & Energy Society (PES) recognizes one engineer worldwide to receive the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) PES Outstanding Young Engineer Award. According to the PES website, the purpose of the award is to recognize engineers 35 years of age or under for “Outstanding contributions in the leadership of technical …Continue reading “ECpE’s Zhaoyu Wang recognized with prestigious Outstanding Young Engineer Award”
Mechanical Engineering graduate Bowei Zhang awarded with Zaffarano Prize
Peterson: Ex-ISU football All-American Ben Bruns helps save lives before returning to the sidelines
Ben Bruns remembers the date like he remembers his anniversary, significant family birthdays and the day in 2020 when he returns for another year of Iowa State football sidelines radio reporting.
New class of Cyclone Engineers join Order of the Engineer
One hundred seventy-two graduating Cyclone Engineers took the oath of ethics initiating them into the Order of Engineer.
Promoting health and wellness virtually
While we couldn’t visit the gym for much of spring semester, virtual fitness instruction through Iowa State University Recreation Services brought
the gym to homes across the Iowa State community.
Engineering grad students receive GPSS teaching, research and leadership awards
Seven engineering graduate students were the recipients of Iowa State University Graduate and Professional Student Senate awards for excellence in teaching, research and leadership.
ECpE’s David Jiles receives Fulbright scholarship for research in India
ECpE’s David Jiles receives Fulbright scholarship for research in India In the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECpE) at Iowa State University, research is on-going on how to ensure reliability of the power grid. With a secure power grid, people don’t have to worry so much about power failures and black-outs. This is …Continue reading “ECpE’s David Jiles receives Fulbright scholarship for research in India”
2020 Engineering Student Council Awards announced
Every spring, Engineering Student Council select Cyclone Engineering faculty, staff and students who have demonstrated leadership over the past year.