Archive: 2023

Alumni gift establishes the John and Nancy Hayes Department Chair in Mechanical Engineering
John and Nancy Hayes of Davenport, Iowa, have made a gift commitment to Iowa State University, establishing the John and Nancy Hayes Department Chair in Mechanical Engineering. The initial chairholder is Caroline Hayes (no relation to John and Nancy Hayes), who has led the department since 2012. Read More

December 20, 2023
Ten Aerospace Engineering graduates receive department honors in fall commencement reception
The Department of Aerospace Engineering honored ten graduating seniors in the Fall 2023 commencement with department academic awards. Both Academic Excellence and Overall Achievement honors were conferred. Read More

December 13, 2023
Robert C. Brown elected to National Academy of Inventors
Robert C. Brown, who has many inventions involving the thermochemical conversion of biomass to biofuels and biochemicals, is Iowa State's ninth fellow elected to the National Academy of Inventors. He's still in the inventing business, including competing in an XPRIZE Foundation effort to remove carbon from the atmosphere. Read More

December 12, 2023
Outstanding Cyclone Engineering graduates and future engineering leaders
Congratulations to the fall 2023 graduates named outstanding seniors! Read more about each Cyclone Engineer's' experience at Iowa State and what they have planned for their future. Read More

December 12, 2023
Patrick Demers: Outstanding senior in software engineering
"As a Cyclone Engineer, there are endless opportunities to network and learn. You can partake in hackathons, coding competitions, cyber defense competitions, clubs, company networking sessions, career fairs, research, etc. All these options ensure you'll always be learning and having fun." Read More

December 12, 2023
Aaron Schoon: Outstanding senior in mechanical engineering
"Engineering like a Cyclone Engineer means effectively using the skills and knowledge you have gained as an engineer while also realizing the importance of collaborating with others towards achieving success. At Iowa State, opportunities to work within teams for classes, research, and clubs better prepare us to make a mark on history." Read More

December 12, 2023
Rebecca Patush: Engineering commencement student marshal
"I'm looking to leave my mark on the world by creating and improving medical supplies that are used regularly in healthcare. I hope to contribute new strides to the field of biomaterials to improve medicine." Read More

December 12, 2023
Vaidehee Bahirat: Outstanding senior in industrial engineering
"My Cyclone Engineering education has prepared me to be an engineer in any part of the world. We get to learn a wide variety of concepts not just through the academic curriculum but also through opportunities like research assistant, senior design, and group projects. The network and quality of education are unique at Iowa State." Read More

December 12, 2023
Hannah Nelson: Outstanding senior in electrical engineering
"I am excited to be a part of the energy transition to renewable resources because electricity is essential to society, and it relates to many other global issues. We have this gift of plentiful resources such as wind and sunlight, and it’s inspiring to think about how that will change the future of energy. Also, as a woman in engineering, I look forward to encouraging and mentoring other women looking to become electrical engineers." Read More

December 12, 2023
Zachary Eaton: Outstanding senior in construction engineering
"As a Cyclone Engineer, I want to ensure that anything I go onto build is safe, exciting and bettering the community it is located in. I personally want to be able to look back on my career and physically see what I have accomplished through the projects I have worked on." Read More

December 12, 2023
Will Galles: Outstanding senior in computer engineering
"I hope to propel technology forward and create a safer world in the process. As an engineer, I hope I can make the world a better place through my work." Read More

December 12, 2023
Victoria Fleming: Outstanding senior in aerospace engineering
"Iowa State has endless opportunities, from going to the career fair to talking with distinguished alumni, to just connecting with other students and faculty. Iowa State created an amazing environment for any engineer to excel." Read More

December 12, 2023
Andrew Guth: Outstanding senior in civil engineering
"Being a Cyclone Engineer means that I will always have a network of other Iowa State engineers in the industry. In my internships, I have already noticed a sense of community with other Iowa State engineers." Read More

December 12, 2023
Grace Bjustrom: Outstanding senior in agricultural engineering
"Before coming to college, I aspired to become an engineer who could help put more food on the table with less land due to our growing world population. This aspiration remains true to this day. I now feel I have the knowledge and network to move towards that goal. Whether my name is known by the world or not, I know that I want to make a difference in my community and workplace. Small things can make a huge difference." Read More

December 12, 2023
Megan Hellman: Outstanding senior in biological systems engineering
"I would like to restore ecosystems to improve natural waterways' resiliency, function and beauty. My goal is to encourage and design these restoration projects equitably." Read More

December 12, 2023