Lucky Onyekwelu is looking for links between computer hardware and evolving AI

"During my undergraduate days back home in Nigeria, I studied computer engineering. However, after working at a computing startup, I decided I'd need more in-depth knowledge in a graduate program to become a leader in the quickly evolving world of computing and software." Read More

October 5, 2023

Breaking barriers in filtration: CoMFRE researchers developing new approach to maintaining colloidal filtration systems

Jaime Juarez, associate professor of mechanical engineering, and Michael Olsen, professor of mechanical engineering, have secured an NSF award to study an innovative approach to maintaining colloidal filtration systems. Juarez and Olsen are exploring using acoustic waves to break apart colloid buildup and or prevent buildup from developing. Read More

September 15, 2023

Where there’s a heart, there’s a way: Cyclone construction engineer Bukola Oni’s journey to supporting inland waterways and the world

Oni wants to solve cross-disciplinary engineering problems with her Cyclone education: "I hope to be a change agent wherever I find myself." Read More

August 17, 2023

Research, explore, and connect through APEX^E

Both Caleb Dowd and Aiden Lee said yes to APEX^E and said that their summer of research and connection was even better than they imagined. Read More

August 8, 2023

If you conserve it, they will come: Kelly Nascimento Coelho promotes healthy Iowa agriculture for the land she now calls home

When Kelly Nascimento Coelho came to Iowa State from northern Brazil, she found the lay of the land very different in Iowa. Read More

July 14, 2023

How shattered glass became Masha Lebedeva’s clear path to materials science and engineering

Masha Lebedeva realized – "Materials engineering is exactly what I was looking for. I just didn't know it was there." Read More

July 11, 2023

Emily Anderson’s code for software engineering success launched from support

Coming into Iowa State, Emily Anderson had 0 coding experience, but she had 1 goal: helping others with engineering. Read More

July 6, 2023

Merging “know-how” with “know-who” — Wadood Daoud is connecting students to an engineering future one conversation at a time

"Engineering takes strong technical skills, but to truly change the world as an engineer, you also need strong connections." Read More

June 27, 2023

A winning formula: Henry Shires is learning the game of baseball – and entrepreneurship – with his sports analytics startup Casmium

Henry Shires was in high school when the baseball coach asked his programming class for a tool to collect data on player performance. Shires stepped up to the plate and created the sports analytics startup Casmium. Read More

June 15, 2023