Iowa State University (ISU) broke ground on a new state-of-the-art facility this month, a facility that will help propel the University into answering a major need.
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Iowa State researcher weighs in on new solar-powered dehydrator to help small farmers reduce food waste
“If it takes energy and takes resources that folks don’t have to use or to burn, they’re not going to use it,” says Gretchen Mosher, a professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering at Iowa State University. “And it will just become one of those projects that the Western people come in and develop and then it sits there after they leave.”
ISU CCEE associate professor works with Science Journal for Kids to educate young STEM enthusiasts about bed bug infestations
Creepy crawly bed bugs are the stuff of homeowner nightmares. ISU CCEE’s Chris Rehmann has been working with a team of researchers to explore the best practices to help both landlords and tenants deal with this pest. In a recent edition of Science Journal for Kids, Rehmann’s work was featured.
MSE’s Jiang organizes workshop series to improve engineering department
NBC News: How Jocelyn Jackson is changing the face of engineering
Gear Technology: Repairing a stone gear on Marston Hall
How do you fix a stone gear that has a chipped tooth and has surfaces roughened by acid erosion and covered in black grime? You bring in an art conservator.
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Iowa State wants to build $40M engineering building with donations
Pavement Preservation Journal explores ISU graduate student’s interest in pavement attributes
Iowa Public Radio: ISU Researchers Find Charcoal-like Substance Has Potential As Fertilizer
IMSE professor’s research featured in Forbes
A recent Forbes article focused on the impact that virtual reality (VR) has on training forklift operators features research by IMSE Associate Professor Rick Stone. The article cites Stone’s study of welding VR simulations which found a 41.6% increase in certifications and a 23% decrease in overall training time. “VR and AR technology has amazing …Continue reading “IMSE professor’s research featured in Forbes”
Heart of the Matter: How AI Can Create Personalized Prosthetic Heart Valves
Cyclone Engineers showed how AI can simulate the geometry of the heart valves, enabling longer-lasting prosthetics.
New study finds bacterial enzymes could help prevent earthquake damage
A new study published in Canadian Geotechnical Journal suggests that an enzyme derived from bacteria could be used to enhance the stability of certain soils.
What makes natural gas bottlenecks happen during extreme cold snaps
The Conversation: What makes natural gas bottlenecks happen during extreme cold snaps
Sarah Ryan, Joseph Walkup Professor in Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, discusses the potential and challenges of using natural gas to maintain energy delivery during cold snaps.
Construction engineering alumnus Mike Tousley recognized with 2019 MBI Build Iowa Award
Master Builders of Iowa presented Mike Tousley, executive vice president and general manager of The Weitz Company, with its Build Iowa Award during the 2019 MBI Annual Winter Conference.