College of Engineering News • Iowa State University

Cyclone Space Mining nabs two second-place finishes at NASA Robotic Mining Competition

May 31, 2017 Nick Fetty

Iowa State University’s Cyclone Space Mining team nabbed two second-place finishes at the 8th annual NASA Robotics Mining Competition last week in Florida. The team took second place in the categories of “Social Media and Public Engagement” and “Project Outreach.” The Social Media and Public Engagement category is “[a]warded to the teams that uses various … Continue reading Cyclone Space Mining nabs two second-place finishes at NASA Robotic Mining Competition

ME alum owns, operates Chinese noodle shop in Ames

May 30, 2017 Nick Fetty

MEs who gave the ultimate sacrifice

May 26, 2017 Nick Fetty

This Memorial Day, we would like to recognize the mechanical engineering students and alumni who have given the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country. All of the names on this list are also inscribed on the walls of the Gold Star Hall inside the Memorial Union. World War I Pvt. Harold Allen – Harold … Continue reading MEs who gave the ultimate sacrifice

ME assistant professors’ research featured on ASME news site

May 24, 2017 Nick Fetty

Two ME assistant professors recently had their work featured on the American Society of Mechanical Engineers‘ (ASME) news site. Nicole Hashemi and Reza Montazami – along with researchers from ISU’s Department of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology, the Neuroscience program, and the Center of Advanced Host Defense Immunobiotics and Translational Medicine – published a paper in the journal Biomacromolecules last … Continue reading ME assistant professors’ research featured on ASME news site

ME’s online master’s program ranks 3rd for “Students Before Profits”

May 18, 2017 Nick Fetty

Iowa State University’s online master’s program ranked #3 for the Students Before Profits Award, according to a list compiled by nonprofitcollegesonline.com. The website “chose online Mechanical Engineering degree programs from nonprofit colleges and universities, accredited by independent and trusted accreditation boards, with lower than average tuition costs” and ranked them by affordability. The curriculum for ISU’s … Continue reading ME’s online master’s program ranks 3rd for “Students Before Profits”

ME will Facebook live stream Saturday’s pre-commencement reception

May 5, 2017 Nick Fetty

As thousands of Iowa State students prepare to graduate this weekend, the mechanical engineering department will be bringing its pre-commencement reception to the living rooms of families and friends who cannot make the trip to Ames. The ME department will broadcast a Facebook Live stream of Saturday’s pre-commencement reception which will take place from 8:30 … Continue reading ME will Facebook live stream Saturday’s pre-commencement reception

ME student boosts science communications skills with fellowship

May 2, 2017 Nick Fetty

This article was written by Bob Mills of the Bioeconomy Institute. Juan Proano Aviles, a student in the Biorenewable Resources and Technologies (BRT) graduate program, has completed a fellowship in Reiman Gardens’ Portal to the Public science communications program. The fellowship provides workshops and mentorships to help scientists and students enhance their communications skills. As part … Continue reading ME student boosts science communications skills with fellowship

ME students take home poster prizes

May 2, 2017 Nick Fetty

This article was written by Bob Mills of the Bioeconomy Institute. Two graduate students in the Biorenewable Resources and Technology (BRT) program won prizes in a poster competition held by the Center for Crops Utilization Research (CCUR) and BioCentury Research Farm (BCRF). The event was held April 20, 2017. Patrick Hall, a Ph.D. student … Continue reading ME students take home poster prizes

ME’s Heise featured on ‘The AV Life’ podcast

May 1, 2017 Nick Fetty

Mechanical Engineering senior lecturer Jim Heise was recently featured on The AV Life podcast. Heise appeared on an episode devoted to robotics to discuss his role as faculty adviser for Cyclone Space Mining and his group’s use of robotics. “What we’re trying to do here is design autonomous robots, not quite the same thing as artificial intelligence but … Continue reading ME’s Heise featured on ‘The AV Life’ podcast

ME student recognized as outstanding undergraduate teaching assistant

April 27, 2017 Nick Fetty 2 Comments

A mechanical engineering senior was recently recognized for her efforts as an undergraduate teaching assistant (UTA) for the Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory (ME 324L). Sydney Good received the ME 324L Undergraduate Teaching Assistant CYtation Award. Teaching lab coordinators Wyman Martinek and Jim Shelledy presented her with the award during a ceremony last week. “Over the past … Continue reading ME student recognized as outstanding undergraduate teaching assistant

Pittoni named ME Professor of the Year

April 25, 2017 Nick Fetty

Mechanical engineering lecturer Paola Pittoni has been named the 2016-17 ME Professor of the Year. The award was presented during a ceremony on April 24 by members of the Iowa State chapter of Pi Tau Sigma, a national mechanical engineering honor society. This award has been given out every year since 1993 and is voted on … Continue reading Pittoni named ME Professor of the Year

ME’s Balasubramanian named 2017 McNair Faculty Mentor of the Year

April 25, 2017 Nick Fetty

A Mechanical Engineering faculty member was recently recognized for the strong mentoring relationship he has developed with one of his students. Assistant professor Ganesh Balasubramanian has been named the 2017 McNair Faculty Mentor of the Year. Balasubramanian was nominated for the award by Mouhamad Diallo, a junior double-majoring in mechanical engineering and materials engineering. “I was truly humbled since … Continue reading ME’s Balasubramanian named 2017 McNair Faculty Mentor of the Year