Dean of the College of Engineering Sarah Rajala recently sat down to talk with the Iowa State Daily. Read about how her first month went, along with what she is hoping to accomplish in the future.
Author: Jessi Strawn
On to the next stage
Guest post by Austin Laugen, graduating senior in computer engineering My time at Iowa State is coming to a close, and I’ll soon be walking across the stage at graduation and entering the “real world.” There will be no more homework, no more icy walks to class, and no more late night meetings (or at least …Continue reading “On to the next stage”
Iowa State professor and PhD student explore potential of using silicon in lithium-ion batteries
Offering such benefits as extended usage and increased portability, lithium-ion batteries have become a key component in consumer electronics and other important devices. Two researchers at Iowa State are looking at ways to improve the technology within the batteries by providing more insight into how silicon could be integrated as an electrode material. Valery Levitas, …Continue reading “Iowa State professor and PhD student explore potential of using silicon in lithium-ion batteries”
Changes to engineering honors program on the way for fall semester
Beginning in the fall of 2013, an overhaul to the requirements for students in the College of Engineering honors program will be enacted. Current prerequisites will remain the same to gain admission into the program, but requirements for graduation will change to provide a more diverse experience for students. University-wide honors requirements of maintaining a …Continue reading “Changes to engineering honors program on the way for fall semester”
Aluru invited to White House Big Data Workshop
As research in Big Data continues to gain momentum at the national level, Srinivas Aluru is among those recognized as a key stakeholder in the field. Aluru, the Ross Martin Mehl and Marylyne Munas Mehl Professor of Computer Engineering, has been invited to participate in the White House Big Data Workshop, being held May 3, …Continue reading “Aluru invited to White House Big Data Workshop”
Mechanical engineers to show off projects at Design Expo
An anti-mosquito water agitator, a paddle wheel generator, and a high leverage wheelchair were among the more than 70 projects on display at the spring Mechanical Engineering Design Expo. The expo took place from noon to 4 p.m. at the Howe Hall atrium on April 29, 2013. Read more about the event in an Iowa State …Continue reading “Mechanical engineers to show off projects at Design Expo”
Fifteen from engineering join Cardinal Key society
Fifteen students from the College of Engineering recently became members of Iowa State’s Cardinal Key honor society, an organization established in 1926 to recognize students, faculty, and staff at the university for their outstanding leadership, service contributions, scholarship achievements, and character. The following engineering students were inducted into the society during a ceremony on April …Continue reading “Fifteen from engineering join Cardinal Key society”
Check out the ultimate virtual reality theater
KCCI recently ran a story on the C6 – a three-dimensional, fully-immersive synthetic environment located in Iowa State’s Virtual Reality Applications Center. Check out the video.
Staff, students from engineering recognized for commitment to learning communities
ISU’s learning communities program recently recognized faculty and staff who supervised peer mentors in this year’s program, as well as students for their efforts to be positive models for learning community members and support the university’s academic goals. Lisa Rueschhoff, senior in materials science and engineering, was named a 2012-2013 Exemplary Peer Mentor. 2012-2013 Exemplary …Continue reading “Staff, students from engineering recognized for commitment to learning communities”
Two from engineering earn CYtation Award
Julienne Krennrich, assistant director for the Engineering Research Institute, and Brenda Kutz, academic advisor for chemical and biological engineering, received 2013 spring CYtation Awards, which were created to recognize individuals who perform above and beyond the call of duty, do something extraordinarily well, or act in such a way as to make a very real difference in …Continue reading “Two from engineering earn CYtation Award”
New damping system puts brake on building movement
Research is set to begin this summer for a system, inspired by car brake technology, that is designed to both decrease damage and increase usability for buildings during wind and seismic events. The research and ideation, aided by a grant from the National Science Foundation, originated from Simon Laflamme, a civil, construction and environmental engineering …Continue reading “New damping system puts brake on building movement”
Student learning community tours Biorenewables Research Laboratory
The Iowa State University Leadership through Engineering Academic Diversity (LEAD) Learning Community participated in the “BRL Experience,” organized by Dr. Jacqulyn Baughman, Biorenewable Resources and Technology (BRT) Director of Graduate Education (DOGE), April 5, 2013. Students toured three floors of the Biorenewables Research Laboratory (BRL) on Iowa State University’s campus. Students are participants in Engineering …Continue reading “Student learning community tours Biorenewables Research Laboratory”
New technology may bring new jobs
Jeff Fleenor (BSAerE’86) received state funding to help build a prototype large wood grinder. Fleenor’s idea also includes some technology he has patented which helps the grinder save on diesel fuel. Over time, his project has gained more support and is moving into the testing phase. Watch his story on WHO-TV.com.
Systems engineering student invited to present paper at national conference
While studying systems engineering through Engineering Online Learning, Carl Kirpes knew an opportunity to apply his coursework onsite at his job might crop up from time to time. What he didn’t know was that it would earn him third place in the Society for Engineering and Management Systems Student Paper Competition and a chance to …Continue reading “Systems engineering student invited to present paper at national conference”
Two engineering students honored with Wallace E. Barron All-University Senior Award
During the annual Iowa State University Alumni Association Winter Board Luncheon held in February, two engineering seniors received the Wallace E. Barron All-University Senior Award. Austin Laugen, computer engineering, and Szuyin Leow, mechanical engineering, were among five seniors recognized at the event. Established in 1968, the award recognizes outstanding seniors who display high character, outstanding …Continue reading “Two engineering students honored with Wallace E. Barron All-University Senior Award”