Alpha Design, Inc. (ADI) isn’t a common name in the engineering industry. But that’s OK—it’s not supposed to be. ADI is a student-created mock company formed by a group of eight civil and construction engineering students at Iowa State for Integrated Design-Build Capstone (CE 485/ConE 487). As the company evolved, its creators faced several challenges; …Continue reading “Creating a design-build proposal for the Navy”
Hagie Manufacturing Company, a leader in developing innovative agricultural sprayers and other high clearance agricultural equipment, has been known for the slogan “Hagie UpFront,” which combines both the company’s product concepts and its approach to business through pride, honesty, and an old-fashioned work ethic. Continuing its tradition, Hagie is using the expertise of three senior …Continue reading “Redesigning Hagie equipment”
Each year Cory Stiehl, lecturer in chemical and biological engineering chooses a new client for her students to work with for their senior capstone project. This year, she challenged her students to evaluate a small micro distillery based in Norwalk, Iowa. Their findings included insights on how the distillery could improve its business practices. Broadbent …Continue reading “Recommendations for a local business”
At the College of Engineering, offering students real-world experience is a top priority. In addition to encouraging the over 80 percent of students who complete an internship or co-op, the college requires students to take Capstone Design, providing excellent hands-on opportunities that prepare them to work in industry. Capstone Design was created to bring together …Continue reading “Real-world experience from Capstone Design”
Iowa State’s electrical and computer engineering professors, Joseph Idziorek and Mark Tannian, have been researching cloud computing and the security issues it may face. Cloud computing, the use of remote computers accessed via the Internet to store, manage, and process data, is becoming more and more popular as the technology advances, but many are concerned about the security …Continue reading “ECpE professors research cloud computing”
On January 13, 2012, Iowa State alumnus Chad Bouton reached a milestone in his engineering career: 15 years at Battelle, the world’s largest, independent cross-disciplinary research and development organization. During those 15 years, Bouton has made considerable contributions to breakthrough research in the medical industry. From developing neural decoding methods that have allowed quadriplegic individuals …Continue reading “A young engineer’s engaging career”
On Saturday February 15, 2012, Iowa State’s campus was bursting with 300 enthusiastic middle school and high school students from the Des Moines, Denison, and Marshalltown school districts to participate in Science Bound’s first spring workshop of the year. Science Bound, a “pre-college program created to increase the number of ethnically diverse Iowa students who …Continue reading “CoE engages students at Science Bound”
Carolyn Heising, professor of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering at Iowa State, has recently written an opinion article for the Des Moines Register. Her article focused on supporting nuclear energy as a more efficient alternative for energy. Heising highlights the advantages of nuclear reactors and touches on why other sources will not meet the demands …Continue reading “Iowa View: Let’s not abandon nuclear power”
Derrick Stanley, Iowa State graduate student in industrial and manufacturing systems engineering, received the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) 21st Century Trailblazers Award. Stanley is a systems engineer at Boeing and is also pursuing a graduate degree in mechanical engineering from Columbia University in New York City. The NSBE was established in 1971 to help improve …Continue reading “Iowa State IMSE graduate student receives national recognition”
By Melena Whetro, Malena.Whetro@iowastatedaily.com For Ivan Fernandez, securing an internship was no quick fix. Fernandez, junior in aerospace engineering, has spent the past three years constructing a path to success. This last fall, all of his hard work paid off, landing an internship at Spirit AeroSystems for the upcoming summer. “I’ve gone to just about …Continue reading “Engineering students perfect art of networking”
The Study Abroad Fair was held on Thursday, January 26th. Students across all majors gathered in the Great Hall of the memorial union to learn more about their opportunities with international studies. Several students with international experience were present to share their insight on Study Abroad to interested students, including industrial engineering senior, Ben Jacobson. To read …Continue reading “Study Abroad Fair brings international flair”
Clubfest II, which is held at the beginning of every spring semester, took place this year on January 18th. Thousands of students flooded into the memorial union to check out what clubs Iowa State has to offer. The College of Engineering offers over 40 clubs to its students. The college was well represented this year …Continue reading “CoE representation at Clubfest II”
Each year the National Engineers Week Foundation presents its New Faces of Engineering award to a handful of young engineering professionals. In December 2011, the organization recognized a group of talented engineering students with a new annual award: the New Faces of Engineering College Edition. Among the 15 students honored was Aaron Nissen, senior in …Continue reading “CoE student receives new national award”
IEEE, the world’s largest professional association advancing technology for humanity, published the January edition of the IEEE Smart Grid Newsletter, which kicks off the new year with a look at what the power industry has to learn about cyber vulnerability disclosure and mitigation in software. Of equal significance are articles on ensuring interoperability amongst products …Continue reading “What the power industry has to learn about cyber vulnerability disclosure”
Team PrISUm, Iowa State’s solar car team, has been working to put the finishing touches on this year’s car. In July, the team will be participating in a three-week solar car race from Rochester, N.Y., to St. Paul, Minn., its longest journey yet. PrISUm races every two years, allowing one year for design and one …Continue reading “ISU Solar Car Team to make longest journey yet”
