Dr. Ravikumar Gelli’s research on securing critical energy infrastructure and enabling trustworthy infrastructure for clean energy resources has gained national interest as recognized by his National Science Foundation (NSF), Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), and DOE Cybersecurity Energy Security and Emergency Response (CESER) federal and state-funded multi-million dollar research grants ($3.6M+ including state and federal funds and cost-share).
During COVID-19, every activity has gone through changes and adaptations, Iowa State’s Society of Women in Engineering (SWE) is no exception to that. But SWE has found a way to continue to offer K-12 STEM outreach, utilizing the unique tools of technology.
Learning communities help students integrate into college life and make long-lasting relationships, not only with their peers but also with faculty, staff and mentors. Learning community awards recognize some of the advisors who help make the Iowa State University learning communities possible. Two Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECpE) faculty members were recognized this …Continue reading “ECpE’s Daniels and Mina recognized for years of service with Learning Community Awards”
“Predicting breakup is hard to do.” Those are the words of Professor R. Dennis Vigil, an Iowa State University chemical engineering professor. What he’s talking about is the understanding of a vexing research issue: How immiscible droplets of liquid suspended in another liquid (think oil and water) break apart when agitated. It is this knowledge that …Continue reading “CoMFRE tackling a vexing droplet research issue with newly designed apparatus”
Shan Jiang, assistant professor of materials science and engineering, is the corresponding author on a paper featured on the cover of Physical Chemistry Letters. The image on the cover is from the article “Unique Orientation of the Solid−Solid Interface at the Janus Particle Boundary Induced by Ionic Liquids.” The results of this study highlight the …Continue reading “Shan Jiang’s solid−solid interface at the Janus particle boundary discoveries on cover of Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters”
On December 10 and 11, Iowa State University will host a virtual U.S. Future Leaders Topical Seminar for approximately 50 alumni of the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program. The seminar, focusing on cybersecurity, is part of the State Department’s ongoing effort to position Gilman alumni as future American leaders across …Continue reading “Iowa State University to host virtual cybersecurity seminar for Gilman alumni”
Congratulations to all of our ECpE Fall 2020 graduates! Iowa State University’s Fall 2020 Virtual Commencement Ceremonies will be hosted on https://virtual.graduation.iastate.edu. The pre-recorded celebrations will be available for viewing beginning at 10 a.m. (central time) on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. For more information, plus the engineering video and printable programs, check out ISU College …Continue reading “Congratulations to our Fall 2020 graduates!”
Kristen Constant, Iowa State’s vice president and chief information officer, a Morrill Professor, the Wilkinson Professor of Interdisciplinary Engineering and former chair of materials science and engineering, has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Each semester outstanding seniors are selected, representing majors in the College of Engineering. One outstanding senior is named student marshal, representing the college at commencement. Congratulations to fall 2020 student marshal, Luis Granadillo, materials engineering and all the outstanding seniors.
The innovation and development of advanced nanotube technology has massive potential to affect progress in several research fields. Iowa State University Associate Professor Long Que is one of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECpE) faculty members working on the advancement of this technology. Que is the principal investigator of the project “A Microfabrication …Continue reading “ECpE’s Que receives NSF award for silicon nanotube research”
Connor Smith has been chosen as the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) Lawrence E. Burkhart Memorial Award recipient for the fall 2020 commencement. The honor is bestowed upon one graduating senior each semester, named Outstanding Senior Student in Chemical Engineering, with emphasis on scholastic performance. The recipient is selected by department faculty. Burkhart, …Continue reading “Connor Smith named CBE’s Burkhart Award recipient”
A team of Iowa State University industrial engineering students took first place in a national contest which showcased their ingenuity in the time of COVID-19. The Iowa State team bested the field in the Data Analytics and Information Systems division of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers’ (IISE) Mobile/Web App Competition. The contest recognizes …Continue reading “Industrial engineering team bests field at national competition for VR design”
