Daniel Greteman was recently named FBL Financial Group, Inc.’s new chief information officer. Read more about the alumnus at Business Record.
Author: Abby Peterson
Four questions for an international Iowa State alumnus
Manuel Mateos de Vicente graduated from Iowa State with a master’s in civil engineering in 1958 and a Ph.D. in civil engineering in 1961. He lives in Moraleja, near Madrid, Spain, and is an expert in hydraulic fluids (he has written 12 books on the subject), clay minerals and their atomic composition, and traffic safety. …Continue reading “Four questions for an international Iowa State alumnus”
CoE engineering students return to high school to discuss abroad experiences
Former Ankeny students Katie Powers and Kevin Hyler recently returned to Ankeny Centennial High School to share their experience studying abroad with students at the school. Powers and Hyler are both enrolled in engineering at Iowa State University and spent time studying overseas last year. This story was originally published by the Des Moines Register.
Dan Donahue: Get involved in everything
Research and Greek life teach aerospace engineering senior the importance of being a team player Most freshmen at Iowa State never imagine they will be on a research team to design an airplane that goes faster than the speed of sound. Aerospace engineering senior Dan Donahue is doing just that. His research experiences have also …Continue reading “Dan Donahue: Get involved in everything”
Jake Harry: Combining an interest of math with engineering to ultimately help others
Aerospace engineering senior says being engaged in and outside of classroom shaped his adventure at Iowa State Sometimes things are meant to go together. For Jake Harry, a senior in aerospace engineering, that serendipity was applying his math skills in an engineering field. “I’ve always enjoyed using math to build something useful and help other …Continue reading “Jake Harry: Combining an interest of math with engineering to ultimately help others”
Three engineering women join group recognized for impact at Iowa State
Diane Rover, Andrea Dvorak and Julia Anderson-Lee pictured in calendar published by Catt Center for Women and Politics The ninth annual Women Impacting ISU calendar will honor 12 women from Iowa State. Three people affiliated with the College of Engineering are honored to be part of the new calendar, which was unveiled on Wednesday, January 14, …Continue reading “Three engineering women join group recognized for impact at Iowa State”
Chemist by trade studies catalyst design in engineering program
CBE’s Jean-Philippe Tessonnier adds to biomass conversion research at Iowa State When Jean-Philippe Tessonnier began college at the University of Strasbourg in France, he decided to major in chemistry. As he progressed further into the bachelor’s program, Tessonnier realized that he wanted to apply the concepts learned in the classroom to industrially relevant problems. This …Continue reading “Chemist by trade studies catalyst design in engineering program”
Mechanical engineering alumnus named chairman of TiE Global
Al Kapoor, who graduated from Iowa State in 1992 with a M.S. in mechanical engineering, was recently named chairman of TiE Global. The company fosters entrepreneurship across the world by nurturing future entrepreneurs. This article was originally posted by INDIA New England.
LEGO robots promote teamwork, ingenuity
Iowa middle school students worked together on January 17 for the FIRST LEGO League competition. Originally posted in the Iowa State Daily. Written by Dakota Carpenter.
Computer engineering alumnus elected senior vice president of global sales
Puneet Arora, who graduated from Iowa State’s computer engineering program in 1996, was recently elected to the position of senior vice president of global sales of 8×8. Learn more about the recent promotion at Virtual Strategy Magazine.
Hundreds of Iowa students to show off LEGO skills, compete for Iowa Championship
The new year was started off with Iowa FIRST LEGO League Championship, which was held on Saturday, January 10. Mechanical engineering senior Christopher Guetzlaff was one of two event co-chairs. Read more about the event at the Iowa State News Service.
Mechanical engineering alumnus elected to Wound Management Technologies Board of Directors
John Siedhoff was recently elected to Wound Management Technologies, Inc., an emerging company mainly producing FDA-approved product collagen product, CellerateRX(R). Read more about the mechanical engineering alumnus at Baystreet.ca Media Corporation.
Artifacts found as Marston renovation continues
Marston Hall continues its 60,000 square feet renovation, and construction workers have found several unique artifacts during the excavation process. The first artifact, a plate found under the floor by the dean’s office, is believed to be pottery made prior to 1897 by Alfred Meakin (Ltd.), Royal Albert, Victoria, and Highgate Potteries, Tunstall. The pottery …Continue reading “Artifacts found as Marston renovation continues”
Aerospace engineering professor published in Aerospace America
How would a scientist go about destroying an asteroid or comet, also known as NEOs, headed toward a major city on Earth? Bong Wie, aerospace engineering professor and Asteroid Deflection Center founder, offered advice on the situation in the January 2015 issue of Aerospace America. Though experts expect Earth to be struck every 100 million years by …Continue reading “Aerospace engineering professor published in Aerospace America”
ECpE alumnus to join Coon Rapids City Council
Wade Demmer and Brad Johnson are Coon Rapids’ two new council members, representing wards 3 and 5, respectively. They won open seats at the Nov. 4 election caused by the retirements of Paul Johnson (Ward 3) and Bruce Sanders (Ward 5). Demmer will be sworn in prior to the first council meeting of the year, …Continue reading “ECpE alumnus to join Coon Rapids City Council”