Kathryn “Katie” Neilson, a junior in materials engineering from Morton, Illinois, has been selected as a 2018-2019 Barry Goldwater Scholarship Honorable Mention recipient. The Goldwater Scholarships are granted to undergraduate sophomores and juniors across the United States based on academic merit in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering fields. Neilson was one of two Iowa …Continue reading “Neilson is selected as a Goldwater Scholar with Honorable Mention”
AMES, Iowa – A research center at Iowa State University is seeking new proposals for water-quality projects, forging ahead with its mission to provide the scientific support necessary to address one of the state’s most pressing concerns. The Iowa Nutrient Research Center began accepting proposals this week from scientists to address water-quality issues related to nutrient loss from …Continue reading “Iowa State University center leads the charge on water quality improvement and innovation”
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering highlights the women faculty who contribute to the success of research and teaching in ABE at Iowa State University. These women demonstrate leadership and innovation in the classroom and laboratories and working with students, faculty, and industrial partners. Amy Kaleita Associate Professor …Continue reading “Highlighting the Women of ABE”
Yijing Ding, coordinator for the Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites (CB²), was recognized on March 22, 2018 at the annual Professional and Scientific Council (P&S) CYtation Awards breakfast. She was one of 16 individuals and four teams across the university to receive the P&S CYtation Award presented by Iowa State University Senior Vice President & …Continue reading “Yijing Ding receives P&S CYtation Award”
In early February, a large medallion was installed in the Sukup atrium. This engraved glass medallion recognizes the gold certification in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program of the U.S. Green Building council for the construction of Sukup and Elings halls. From Inside Iowa State on March 30, 2017 by Anne Krapfl …Continue reading “Medallion for LEED gold certification installed in Sukup atrium”
Martin Thuo, assistant professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, was named the American Chemical Society Division of Polymer Chemistry Researcher of the Month, recognizing his ongoing work in the area of polymers and soft materials. He is the first recipient as it is new recognition.
Shan Jiang is an assistant professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. He was recently awarded a 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award. There were 21 recipients out of more than 100 high-quality nominations from over 60 academic institutions across the United States. He was the only Iowa State University award recipient this year. The …Continue reading “Jiang receives 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award”
