The Department of Defense has recently awarded Cyclone Engineers Reza Montazami and Nicole Hashemi a project exploring a novel approach to investigate cells’ bioelectric activities.
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On the menu: Engineering for your next meal
Packaging reprocessed Xianglan Bai, associate professor of mechanical engineering, leads an interdisciplinary team developing new hybrid, plasma-based recycling technologies to convert plastic films from food products into biodegradable polymers. Safer food sensors Carmen Gomes, associate professor of mechanical engineering, was the first to develop a platinum interdigitated microelectrode biosensor to detect listeria contamination in hydroponic …Continue reading “On the menu: Engineering for your next meal “
Growing companies and communities
The Center for Industrial Research and Service connects Iowa’s small and medium manufacturers with applied research, education and technical assistance to help them grow and thrive.
Educating future industrial engineering innovators
“Working as an undergrad research assistant taught me to think differently, and I learned how we can design efficient systems to better conserve our resources – because I believe Cyclone Engineers have the talent and responsibility to create a better world for future generations.”
Environmental Engineering: Newest major is off to a strong start
Building on a long-standing concentration area within civil engineering, a new major in environmental engineering is an early success with 81 students now enrolled.
Interim director named for Center for Industrial Research and Service
Assistant Director and Operations Manager Leah Barton has been appointed interim director for the Center of Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS). Following 25 years as CIRAS director, Ron Cox will step down from that role and join the College of Engineering team in the office of the dean. Barton has been serving CIRAS since 2008. She will begin her new role on January 5, 2023. A national search for a new director will begin in 2023.
Fall 2022 commencement student marshal and outstanding seniors
Congratulations to the fall 2022 Cyclone Engineering student marshal and outstanding seniors.
Zachary Bunch: Outstanding senior in cyber security engineering
Zachary Bunch is the fall 2022 outstanding senior in cyber security engineering.
Brooks Boie: Outstanding senior in construction engineering
Brooks Boie is the fall 2022 outstanding senior in construction engineering.
Hannah Blumhoefer: Outstanding senior in aerospace engineering
Hannah Blumhoefer is the fall 2022 outstanding senior in aerospace engineering.
Justin Dillon: Outstanding senior in agricultural engineering
Justin Dillon is the fall 2022 outstanding senior in agricultural engineering.
Blake Clark: Outstanding senior in industrial engineering
Blake Clark is the fall 2022 outstanding senior in industrial engineering.
Lucas Heimer: Outstanding senior in electrical engineering
Lucas Heimer is the fall 2022 outstanding senior in electrical engineering.
Tyler Rebischke: Outstanding senior in computer engineering
Tyler Rebischke is the fall 2022 outstanding senior in computer engineering.
Andrew Deick: Outstanding senior in software engineering
Andrew Deick is the fall 2022 outstanding senior in software engineering.