Mike Locascio uses fluid dynamics knowledge to consult for ethanol plants, distilleries and other industries Most students have a moment where they are sitting in a class thinking they will never use the information once they leave campus. For Mike Locascio, it was a fluid dynamics lab he had to take prior to graduating with …Continue reading “Nuclear engineering alumnus specializes in alternative energy wastewater treatment”
The state is at a fork in the road when it comes to agriculture and water quality, says Sean McMahon, executive director of the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance. Speaking at the recent Iowa Soybean Research Conference in Ames, McMahon said growing pressure exists to make progress on water quality. Many people are calling for regulation …Continue reading “Best way to avoid regulation is to show progress on water quality goals”
Iowa State University researchers played a key role in a recently completed comprehensive study of egg production systems that details the tradeoffs producers may face among considerations such as animal health, efficiency and environmental impact. Hongwei Xin, a Distinguished Professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering and director of the Egg Industry Center at Iowa State, …Continue reading “Egg production study explores environmental impact of industry”
Civil engineering junior Michael Colby enjoys his adventure in Singapore While a love of traveling and experiencing new cultures encouraged Michael Colby to study abroad in spring 2014, the four engineering classes he took in Singapore gave him a glimpse into what he wants to do with his future. Colby’s favorite class focused on water …Continue reading “Study abroad trip advances knowledge about water treatment”
BSE/AE 218 uses water-jet cutter to apply theoretical science to physical products Group projects are known for providing students with important lessons about team dynamics, but there are always additional tools and knowledge that come from these experiences. In the agricultural and biosystems engineering department, a new high-powered water jet shows student groups the difference …Continue reading “New technology in ABE advances engineering design skills for students”
Chutes, pulleys, mousetraps, slides, wheels and movies. You name it, the Rube Goldberg Club has it all. The goal of a Rube Goldberg machines is to complete a simple task in as many steps as possible. With the world championship competition approaching, Brendan Favo, president of the Rube Goldberg Club, said the group is shooting …Continue reading “Rube Goldberg Club heads to national competition”
Everything is silent. The surface is cold and dusty and over the horizon — Earth and beyond. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were able to feel what it’s actually like to traverse the moon’s surface, but a group of ISU students is now trying to do the next best thing — send their new creation …Continue reading “Club ‘shoots for the moon’ by making robot in NASA competition”
Hui Hu recognized nationally for outstanding engineering achievements With a technical background in experimental aerodynamics, fluid dynamics and heat transfer, Hui Hu, professor of aerospace engineering, has applied his knowledge across the fields of wind energy, aircraft icing and anti-icing/de-icing technology, thermal management of gas turbines, unsteady aerodynamics and microfluidics. Hu’s lasting contributions to the …Continue reading “Aerospace engineering professor selected as ASME Fellow”
Five engineering researchers selected as PSI Faculty Scholars The Plant Sciences Institute (PSI) has awarded funding to investigators in three colleges in an effort to stimulate high-risk, high-reward research in the plant sciences. The awards are part of the Plant Sciences Institute’s Faculty Scholars program. The new initiative was spearheaded by PSI director Patrick Schnable …Continue reading “CoE faculty honored by Plant Sciences Institute”
Biological systems engineering senior recognized for outstanding achievements in academics and leadership Hillary Kletscher came to Iowa State in 2011 ready to try new things. As a freshman, she was also serving as Minnesota’s 2011-2012 FFA president, a commitment that required her to miss a number of classes. That didn’t stop her from joining the …Continue reading “Hillary Kletscher named Wallace E Barron All-University Senior”
Many people find the role of biofuels in managing greenhouse gases difficult to understand. It can be readily explained over a cup of coffee. Imagine a couple who enjoy cups of coffee every morning. Of course, they wash and reuse the cups. The husband discovers that Amazon.com will deliver two new coffee cups every morning …Continue reading “Managing carbon like coffee cups”
With the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS), West Central is proud to announce Tim Sullivan has received national grain industry recognition as GEAPS’ 2015 International Member of Distinction. Sullivan, who serves as West Central’s director of technical services, was instrumental in building a national distance education program for grain handling industry professionals which today, …Continue reading “ConE alumnus awarded National Grain Industry Award”
A partnership between Iowa State University and the City of Cedar Rapids will explore opportunities for expanding the success of the region’s agricultural and bioprocessing industries. City and university officials today (March 4) announced the establishment of an Iowa State research and extension liaison position. The liaison will have an office in Cedar Rapids, and …Continue reading “Iowa State University, Cedar Rapids partner on agricultural bioprocessing”
Cheryl Khoo says Iowa State provides new ideas and a diverse community. While she was working as a quality control technician at BASF, Cheryl Khoo was given a major improvement project that helped her realize her interests spanned beyond chemical engineering. She says the project required her to track all non-conformance aspects of production to …Continue reading “Industrial engineering graduate student learns about continuous improvement”
Mackenzie McCoy and Nicole Peyton stay connected to program that helped lead them to engineering FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) provides middle and high school students with a competitive space for robots they program and build. After participating in the program for three years as students at Ottumwa High School, two juniors at Iowa State were …Continue reading “Iowa State juniors go from FIRST Tech Challenge competitors to judges”
