Cedar Falls, Iowa — The Iowa Mathematics and Education Partnership (IMSEP) announced Monday that key public and private leaders in Iowa’s science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education arenas recently joined forces to begin to create a STEM education strategic plan for the State of Iowa. IMSEP is a collaboration of Iowa’s public universities–including Iowa …Continue reading “State STEM education leaders gather to craft statewide plan”
In response to the reductions in state appropriations to Iowa State University, the College of Engineering implemented its FY11 budget and reorganization plan this week by informing 22 administrative staff that their jobs have been eliminated or are scheduled for elimination. The college also reorganized several administrative units. The moves are estimated to reduce the …Continue reading “Engineering reorganizes administrative units, eliminates positions”
Course fees for 22 courses in the College of Engineering will be eliminated beginning in the summer 2010 semester. The move represents another aspect of the college’s strategy to streamline administration while enhancing the student academic experience. The fee elimination applies to all courses with fees of $25 or less per semester. The courses having …Continue reading “College eliminates special course fees in 22 classes”
Kathy Belyeu, manager of the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) Industry Information Services, will share the results of the American Wind Energy Association’s Annual Wind Industry Report on Thursday, April 29, at 2 p.m. in Lee Liu Auditorium, Howe Hall. In addition to the national report, Belyeu will provide information specifically about Iowa, which has …Continue reading “College to host wind energy market report”
Iowa State University’s College of Engineering ranks No. 45 in the U.S.News & World Report’s 2011 edition of America’s Best Graduate Schools, placing it in the top 25 percent of all engineering graduate programs. Among public institutions, Iowa State ranks 25th overall. “Iowa State’s position in the graduate rankings continues to demonstrate that we are …Continue reading “College places in top 25 percent of U.S. News graduate school rankings”
An Iowa State University senior has died overnight at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Initial lab tests at the hospital indicate the probable cause of death as bacterial meningitis. Final results are pending from the University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory in Ankeny. Travis James “TJ” Good, 22, of Omaha, lived with two roommates in …Continue reading “ISU student dies; bacterial meningitis suspected”
Joseph Idziorek has found his place in cloud computing, and IBM has noticed. A doctoral student in electrical and computer engineering (ECpE) at Iowa State University, Idziorek was recently awarded an IBM PhD Fellowship. The award comes with a $20,000 stipend and $10,000 education allowance, and marks the fourth time in the past six years …Continue reading “Idziorek uses IBM PhD Fellowship to research cloud computing security”
Iowans interested in wind energy may participate in a pair of conferences in April that will provide updates on trends in wind energy technology, workforce development, and policy changes that affect the entire wind industry. The Iowa Alliance for Wind Innovation and Novel Development (IAWIND) Conference and the 2010 Iowa Wind Energy Association’s (IWEA) Annual …Continue reading “Upcoming wind energy conferences examine trends, policy changes”
The College of Engineering, in a move to streamline administration while keeping a strong focus on academics, has announced the closure of the PERUSE program (Providing Experiences in Research for Undergraduate Students in Engineering). PERUSE, which has been operated by the Engineering Graduate Programs office, will end May 1. Matching undergraduate students with hands-on research …Continue reading “PERUSE closes but undergraduate research opportunities remain”
Andrew Havens, a senior in mechanical engineering, spent his spring break in Nicaragua working with other Iowa State engineers to install ovens and biogas digesters. Read the full story from the Iowa State Daily here.
The third endowed academic department chair has been established at Iowa State University through the Palmer Departmental Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Read the press release from the Iowa State University Foundation.
The Faculty-Staff Portfolio System (FSPS) has been discontinued as part of the College of Engineering’s strategy to reduce administrative costs. FSPS, a web-based application, was intended as a comprehensive knowledgebase of engineering scholarship in the college. Shutting down the application will save money in license fees, reduce the administrative demands on computer support staff, and …Continue reading “Portfolio system ended to generate cost savings”
Two groups of construction engineering students spent their spring breaks on service projects in Iowa and Florida. The Iowa State University Associated General Contractors Student Chapter traveled to Cedar Rapids over spring break. During that time, 34 students performed 2,120 hours of community service work on various projects. See the article and photos. The Iowa …Continue reading “Construction engineering students perform service work”
Two staff changes have been announced by the College of Engineering that affect cabinet-level administration. Diane Rover, associate dean for academic and student affairs (ASA), will conclude her appointment on June 30. Professor Rover’s initial five-year term, which began in 2004, had been extended for one year. Her achievements include the successful implementation of a …Continue reading “College administration continues taking shape with latest staff moves”
The College of Engineering is announcing the closure of the Engineering Policy and Leadership Institute (EPLI) and two of its components, the Engineering Thematic Year Program and the Faculty Fellowship Program. The institute was formed in 2006. Professor Ed Jaselskis served as its director, with executive and administrative support provided by Katy Rice. EPLI’s achievements …Continue reading “EPLI comes to a close”
