Iowa State alumna Daniela Faas has had an enthralling journey that began with a move from Germany to the US as a teen, beginning what she calls her own version of the “American Dream.” That dream has included excellent education and research opportunities that have taken her places she never envisioned, and ultimately landed her …Continue reading “Faas finds her fit at MIT”
AMES, Iowa — The groundbreaking ceremony for phase two of Iowa State University’s Biorenewables Complex will be held Friday, Sept. 30, at 3:30 p.m. Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad will be the featured speaker at the groundbreaking ceremony for Virgil B. Elings Hall and the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) Building #2. The ceremony will be …Continue reading “Groundbreaking ceremony for phase two of ABE building has been set”
Two new appointments have recently been bestowed upon Iowa State alumnus Shreekanth Mandayam. Rowan University has named him executive director of the South Jersey Technology Park (SJTP) and associate provost for research at Rowan, giving Mandayam new, exciting responsibilities. “As executive director, I manage SJTP, which is a collaborative effort between the state of New …Continue reading “Alumnus receives joint appointment”
Working as an engineer was a somewhat unexpected career path for Reza Montazami after he graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in physics and astronomy. Part way through his undergraduate studies, he began working on polymeric functional thin films for energy harvesting applications. He then became interested in applied science and started looking …Continue reading “Montazami joins ME”
Growing up in Tehran, Iran, Nicole Hashemi attended Farzanegan School, a group of schools created to educate talented young students. Administered by the National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents, the schools challenge middle school and high school students with college-level study of academic subjects. Her strong educational background and interest in hard sciences eventually …Continue reading “Hashemi is the new William March Scholar in Mechanical Engineering”
Born in the village of Ardon, Switzerland, a country smaller than Iowa, Daniel Attinger’s future began to take shape without him even realizing it. He took an early interest in his dad’s job as a motorcycle mechanic, and his enthusiasm for understanding the intricate details of mechanical work continued to grow throughout his teens, when …Continue reading “ME welcomes microfluidics engineer”
After 25 years in the Navy, retired naval flight officer and adjunct assistant professor of naval science David Asjes is preparing to begin a new career. The insights he picked up through his honorable service to the country will inform his latest mission: helping mechanical engineering students at Iowa State learn about dynamic systems and …Continue reading “From the Navy to the classroom”
The new chair of the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering (IMSE) Janis Terpenny has only been on campus for about a month, but she has already set down the foundation to advance the IMSE department. Launching into her new position with valuable experience and knowledge, she has focused her leadership on reaching departmental …Continue reading “Terpenny off to a great start”
Bob Lipert held up a syringe, attached a plastic cartridge and demonstrated how chemistry developed at Iowa State University is helping astronauts and cosmonauts make sure they have safe drinking water at the International Space Station. Each cartridge contains a thin, one-centimeter disk that’s loaded with chemistry, said Lipert, an associate scientist with Iowa State’s …Continue reading “Iowa State chemists help astronauts make sure their drinking water is clean”
In early August, faculty and students from the College of Engineering’s Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) department traveled to Louisville, Kentucky, for the 2011 American Society of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers (ASABE) Annual International Meeting (AIM). According to ASABE, AIM is held “to expand the awareness of current industry trends; promote and acknowledge innovations in …Continue reading “Award results of 2011 ASABE Annual International Meeting”
Jay Harmon, professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering, could not be more pleased with the results of this year’s 2011 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Annual International Meeting. Adding to the significant list of ASABE awards presented to Iowa State students and faculty, Harmon was named an ASABE Fellow and was a …Continue reading “Harmon receives two ASABE honors”
AMES, Iowa – The National Science Foundation has awarded a $20 million, five-year grant to build Iowa’s research capacity in renewable energy and energy efficiency. The Iowa Power Fund, a state program supporting energy innovation and independence, has also granted the project $2 million to pay for research equipment. The core of the research project …Continue reading “NSF invests $20 million in Iowa’s research”
Farming in the Midwest, especially Iowa, is in ample supply as crop fields and livestock farms stretch for miles. With such an abundance of agriculture in the region, environmental discord resulting from farming techniques such as fertilization is something Iowa State researchers are working to resolve. Graduate student Claire Hruby is working hard to improve …Continue reading “Putting an end to questionable water”
Farming in the Midwest, especially Iowa, is in ample supply as crop fields and livestock farms stretch for miles. With such an abundance of agriculture in the region, environmental discord resulting from farming techniques such as fertilization is something Iowa State researchers are working to resolve. Fertilization, a necessity when growing high-quality corn, can compromise …Continue reading “Putting an end to questionable water”
It’s that time of year again, when months of hard work come together in a series of events no engineer on campus will want to miss. Engineers’ Week (E-Week) 2011, which includes the nation’s largest indoor career fair, has a plethora of activities planned to engage students not only in the College of Engineering, but …Continue reading “Embrace your inner engineer at E-Week 2011”
