Archive: May 2024

ABE’s Kris Bell Retires after nearly 40 years at Iowa State
After 39 years at Iowa State, graduate coordinator Kris Bell is retiring! Read More

May 15, 2024
Shaurya Purohit came to Iowa State to step out of his comfort zone
Throughout his professional and academic journey, Shaurya Purohit’s philosophy has always been that life begins when you step out of your comfort zone. When Purohit received his bachelor’s degree from Manipal University Jaipur in India, he followed that philosophy when he came to Iowa State to pursue his PhD in cyber security in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECpE). He was fascinated by autonomous vehicles and learning how self-driving cars work. Read More

May 15, 2024
New cybersecurity center to protect grids integrated with renewables, microgrids
The DOE funding will create a new cybersecurity center based at Iowa State called CyDERMS, the Center for Cybersecurity and Resiliency of DERs and Microgrids-integrated Distribution Systems. DERs are distributed energy resources such as wind and solar farms or energy storage technologies. Microgrids are local DER grid systems that can be connected to or isolated from the larger grid. Closing or isolating grid connections can help maintain service during cyberattacks or damaging storms. Read More

May 15, 2024
Putting it all together: teamwork and technical knowledge work together in aerospace engineering’s senior design courses
Aerospace engineering take one of their biggest steps each year in the senior design program. Read More

May 13, 2024
Capstone instructor, accomplished engineer, and Iowa State alumnus Michael Anderson Retires
Michael Anderson, professor of practice in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE), has been an important part of 100s undergraduate students’ experiences. Read More

May 10, 2024
Esther Yeboah Akoto: International entrepreneur, researcher, product developer, and student
Esther Yeboah Akoto is a graduate student in Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering, and she is a business owner, researcher, and campus leader. Read More

May 9, 2024
Memorial scholarship launched for first-gen students aiming for the stars
A new undergraduate memorial scholarship in Aerospace Engineering will help first-generation students reach for the stars. Read More

May 8, 2024
Six spring graduates honored by the Department of Aerospace Engineering
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May 7, 2024
Accomplishments aplenty in big year for The Make To Innovate student program
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May 6, 2024
Advisor Andrea Klocke helps students build confidence, establish connections
“Andrea has impacted my time at ISU more than anyone else, helping me to be confident in myself and my choices. I think every student needs an Andrea in their corner to help them thrive,” said MSE graduate student Abby Stanlick. Read More

May 3, 2024
Silence! Aerospace Engineering’s anechoic chamber makes noise in (quiet) research
Silence is golden, as the saying goes. Its significant value in scientific research can be found in the anechoic chamber in the Department of Aerospace Engineering. Read More

May 2, 2024
Outstanding Cyclone Engineering graduates and future engineering leaders
Congratulations to the spring 2024 graduates named outstanding seniors and Dean's Leadership Award winners! Read more about each Cyclone Engineer's' experience at Iowa State and what they have planned for their future. Read More

May 1, 2024
Edson Lopez: Dean’s Leadership Award winner
"I hope to mentor students from different backgrounds to diversify the engineering field and bring more diverse ideas that will benefit the world in the future." Read More

May 1, 2024
Lewis Callaway: Engineering commencement student marshal
"Iowa State gives engineering students the opportunity to go beyond their engineering degree and grow as a business professional as well." Read More

May 1, 2024
Hailey Negley: Dean’s Student Leadership Award winner and outstanding senior in mechanical engineering
"I want to help the next generation of female engineers reach their full potential." Read More

May 1, 2024