Josh Peschel receives NSF CAREER Award for Foundational Interaction Research Manipulating Drones

Throughout much of his career, Peschel has been doing the groundwork of defining questions and answers related to human-robot interaction with drones. This project is the culmination of knowledge and testing he has done so far, and it provides an opportunity to define and build implementable solutions for specific drone use cases in the future. Read More

July 11, 2024

Working with water, Derek Ten Pas is splitting his time between research and industry this summer

“I chose to do both because I knew that after graduation, I wanted to stay in the area and consult before my PE exam. It also allows me to build communication and industry-specific skills,” said Ten Pas. Read More

July 8, 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

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

A hands-on experience for sustainability in demolition

 Civil engineering students Reilly Healey, Sarah Mumm and Samantha Prigge joined assistant professor Leah Mo for a sustainability workshop at Florida State University. Read More

April 19, 2024

Iowa State NECA is ready to compete in the Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge

The Iowa State University National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Student Chapter is competing in the 16th Annual ELECTRI/NECA Student Chapter Competition in the Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge (ECIC). Read More

April 11, 2024

The intersection of geotechnical engineering, game design, and learning

From “Geo-pardy” to “Geo-pong,” Civil Construction and Environmental Engineering’s Geotechnical and Materials group has implemented game design in CE 3600: Geotechnical Engineering. Read More

April 8, 2024

ISU ASABE Hosts Iowa Secretary of Agriculture

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture presents to ASABE the importance of policy. Read More

April 3, 2024

Combating Corrosion with 3D-Printed Biofilm

It is an industry-standard practice to rid structures of these microorganisms with chemicals to slow corrosion progression, often coming with high costs and risks to human and environmental health. However, what Associate Professor Kaoru Ikuma and her researchers found is that other microorganisms, or even the same ones, could actually inhibit corrosion. Read More

March 29, 2024

Making strides in grain preservation from 6,000 miles away

ABE 4690 is getting hands-on experience recording data and taking steps to solve real-time issues affecting international populations. Read More

March 27, 2024

A new device to address critical climate change soil impacts.

To combat the monetary barrier of a shear and temperature testing device, Emami Ahari decided to create one. Read More

March 22, 2024

Team chemistry makes Concrete Canoe built to last

Violet Stayner and Zachary Glowczynski, the two co-captains, take the lead in ensuring that the team meets each deadline. They make time for fun, too, “it’s a designated time to get to know each other and bond beyond the canoe,” said Stayner. Read More

March 18, 2024

Graduate program creates community and implementable pollution solutions

"Tile drainage, nitrate and phosphorus levels, all the soil stuff we manage here, it's exciting!” said Gabrielle Myers-Bailey, a graduate student in agricultural and biosystems engineering “All our work as ag engineers leads to better water quality and lower soil impacts.” Read More

March 5, 2024

Emma Ewert found her path in environmental engineering

"My journey hasn't been a straight line. There have been twists and turns, U-turns and backups. But once you find your right path, like I have, the path feels steady and right." Read More

February 28, 2024

Hoa Chi’s first question is “How can I help you?”

The prospective student whose appreciative family got a personal tour of Sukup Hall. The student team whose derailed senior project received some attentive advice to get back on track. The university carillonneur whose replica model project needed a little professional expertise to assure its consistent operation. The common thread? Their day was better because Hoa ("Hwah") Chi offered to help. Read More

January 24, 2024