Iowa State has developed strong ties with several universities in Brazil over the past 10 years through a student exchange program. Thanks to the passionate support of Iowa State’s Brian Steward, and other colleagues, the exchange program has continued to evolve into further opportunities, including a two-week study abroad program. Four Brazilian students participated in …Continue reading “Ties with Brazilian Universities”
Iowa State has developed strong ties with several universities in Brazil over the past 10 years through a student exchange program. Thanks to the passionate support of Iowa State’s Brian Steward, and other colleagues, the exchange program has continued to evolve into further opportunities, including a two-week study abroad program. Steward, associate professor in agricultural …Continue reading “Ties with Brazilian Universities”
In Florida, US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack headed the “Top 100 People in Bioenergy” as voted by the readers of Biofuels Digest and the Digest’s editorial board, just edging out BP Biofuels chief Philip New, and the heads of Raizen, POET, Solazyme and Amyris. On that list is Robert Brown, the Anson Marston Distinguished Professor …Continue reading “Brown chosen as one of the top 100 people in bioenergy”
Based on their excellent contributions to electrical and computer engineering research, two Iowa State Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECpE) professors have been named 2012 Fellows of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Chris Chu, associate professor, and Ahmed Kamal, professor, officially join the ranks of the distinguished IEEE Fellows in January 2012. The …Continue reading “Two ECpE professors named IEEE Fellows”
With 40 years of experience in environmental engineering, James Alleman has been given one of the highest recognitions a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) can receive. Alleman, a civil, construction and environmental engineering (CCEE) professor at Iowa State, was among the five percent of distinguished ASCE members named as Fellows this …Continue reading “Alleman selected as ASCE Fellow”
When Robert Brown was perusing the early October publication of the National Academies of Sciences’ report on U.S. biofuels policy, his attention was drawn to its economic analysis. As he read on, Brown realized that this part of the report was heavily influenced by studies performed at Iowa State. “I was surprised to discover that …Continue reading “Brown discovers NAS report is based off ISU research”
When Robert Brown was perusing the early October publication of the National Academies of Sciences’ report on U.S. biofuels policy, his attention was drawn to its economic analysis. As he read on, Brown realized that this part of the report was heavily influenced by studies performed at Iowa State. “I was surprised to discover that …Continue reading “Brown discovers NAS report is based off Iowa State research”
Written by ANDREW POTTER, ASSOCIATED PRESS MARSHALLTOWN, IA. — They each chipped in $20, and their new business was formed. Now, several months later, Tyler Richard (sophomore in computer engineering at Iowa State University) and Josh Weuve have had more than $100,000 in sales for their Marshalltown-based company, Cryogen Computer Design, which sets up virtual reality systems for …Continue reading “Young entrepreneurs turn $40 investment into business success”
This week, student organization Engineers Without Borders (EWB) has hosted a Poverty Awareness Week. EWB, a non-profit humanitarian organization founded in 2008, focuses on creating a more stable and prosperous world. They focus mainly on providing necessities to people in need, such as clean water, power, sanitation, and more. The group also works on creating …Continue reading “Students Helping Raise Awareness about Poverty”
Finding success in the energy industry and now pursuing a career in the audio industry, David Slump’s determined attitude and need for constant challenge demonstrates that engineers can find opportunities in non-traditional places. Growing up outside Chicago, Slump knew he wanted to attend a university that offered a hands-on engineering experience. Iowa State offered him …Continue reading “The vast opportunities of an engineer”
The Iowa State College of Engineering’s career services team is helping students gain a better understanding of the growing expectations employers have for engineering students. As the number of employers looking to hire engineers continues to rise, so do expectations of graduates, causing a shift in skills demand. This shift, which became evident just a …Continue reading “A shift in expectations”
The Iowa State College of Engineering’s career services team is helping students gain a better understanding of the growing expectations employers have for engineering students. As the number of employers looking to hire engineers continues to rise, so do expectations of graduates, causing a shift in skills demand. This shift, which became evident just a …Continue reading “A shift in expectations”
After five years of working towards increasing the number of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields, ISU ADVANCE Program has reached the end of their program which was funded by a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation ADVANCE Program. With some funds still remaining, the group will now work on implemented …Continue reading “End of an era for ISU ADVANCE Program”
“I’m going to CERN,” John Hauptman told the undergraduates in his classical physics course, referring to the European Organization for Nuclear Research and the home of the Large Hadron Collider. He explained he needed students to help with some projects he’d finish there over the summer. “If anyone wants to come along, send an email.” Waidanz, then a …Continue reading “It was a high-energy summer for Iowa State undergraduates at European physics lab”
At the 2011 Design-Build Conference and Expo, the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) honored two people from Iowa State University. Douglas D. Gransberg, professor in civil, construction, and environmental engineering (CCEE), received the Distinguished Design-Build Leadership Award, and Krista Morris, senior in CCEE, was honored with the Student Leadership Award. Morris, president of Iowa State’s …Continue reading “Student receives DBIA Student Leadership Award”
