CoE News

Make to Innovate student team is first-time finalist in NASA’s RASC-AL competition

The Make To Innovate (M:2:I) program’s RASC-AL student team was selected as a finalist for the first time in the recent NASA-organized national collegiate competition. Read More

July 8, 2024

A.J. Perron: Worldwide podcast connections power sustainability initiatives

For industrial engineering student, A.J. Perron, the goal is to make a difference through sustainability initiatives by making connections through his podcast, Universe-ity. The podcast has successfully reached audiences world-wide by building curiosity around and exploring “all things science”. Read More

July 1, 2024

NASA Iowa EPSCoR research award will assist David D. Lee in CubeSat navigation

Iowa State University Department of Aerospace Engineering assistant professor Dae-Young Lee has been awarded a research award through the NASA Iowa EPSCoR program. Read More

July 1, 2024

ABE Alum Spotlight: Jacob Bickett – engineering professionalism, starting at ISU

Jacob Bickett graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering in the fall of 2020. He grew up in north central Illinois, farming row crops with his family. Combining his love for agriculture and knack for mathematics and mechanics, Bickett was bound for a career in agricultural engineering.   Read More

July 1, 2024

Blake Clark: Advancing the energy transition is exciting work

In Blake Clark’s world, everything revolves around improvement. But he also values impact. “It’s important to me that my work also provides a ‘good’ in society,” he says. As Clark sees it, his role in the energy industry enables him to work towards providing affordable, reliable and cleaner energy for everyone. Read More

June 28, 2024

Design Build Fly team turns in pride-filled effort in national competition

The Make To Innovate program's Design Build Fly team turned in an impressive result in a major remote-controlled aircraft competition. Read More

June 28, 2024

Alesha Roll joins Iowa NASA EPSCoR and Iowa Space Grant Consortium as program specialist

Alesha Roll has joined the Iowa NASA EPSCoR (Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) and Iowa Space Grant Consortium (ISGC) in the role of program specialist. Read More

June 11, 2024

M:2:I CyLaunch rocket team turns in best-ever performance in national competition

The Make to Innovate (M:2:I) program’s CyLaunch student rocketry team achieved unprecedented success at the recent NASA Student Launch Competition in Huntsville, Alabama. Read More

June 11, 2024

Mary Thatcher: Prepared for what’s next 

For many students, it can be challenging to determine what path to take. Iowa State's Chemical and Biological Systems Engineering department helps students explore countless paths before they walk across the stage at graduation.   Students across the department have access to resources with peers and faculty, encouraging them to step outside their comfort zone, explore new opportunities, and make the most of their time here at Iowa State. And senior Mary Thatcher has taken full advantage.   Read More

June 11, 2024

Majeste Kyei-Amponsah: Exploring new spaces

 As a chemical engineering major, Majeste Kyei-Amponsah was encouraged to get out of the classroom and see real-world applications of what was being taught in class. The Chemical and Biological Systems Engineering department had several Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) for Kyei-Amponsah to choose from.  Read More

June 11, 2024

ABE Alum Spotlight: Matt Haas – engineering for the farmers, starting at ISU  

Matt Haas graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering in 2023. Growing up on a farm in rural Illinois, Haas had a passion for Legos, agriculture, and hands-on work.   Read More

June 11, 2024

Welcoming ABE’s new advisor: Aaron Leppert 

The Department of Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) is excited to welcome Aaron Leppert to the department as the new Agricultural Engineering advisor. With a background in chemistry and secondary education, Aaron is extremely passionate about guiding students through their time at Iowa State. Read More

June 7, 2024

ABE Alum Spotlight: Brady Nahkala – building a career preserving our water resources, starting at ISU

Brady Nahkala is a two-time alum of Iowa State University and a Water Resources Project Engineer at Bolton & Menk, Inc. Growing up in Minnesota, Nahkala had a love for lakes, rivers, and spending time in nature. Combining his love for the outdoors and affinity for math, he attended Iowa State to study Biological Systems Engineering. Read More

June 4, 2024

Shaurya Purohit came to Iowa State to step out of his comfort zone

Throughout his professional and academic journey, Shaurya Purohit’s philosophy has always been that life begins when you step out of your comfort zone.  When Purohit received his bachelor’s degree from Manipal University Jaipur in India, he followed that philosophy when he came to Iowa State to pursue his PhD in cyber security in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECpE). He was fascinated by autonomous vehicles and learning how self-driving cars work. Read More

May 15, 2024

New cybersecurity center to protect grids integrated with renewables, microgrids

The DOE funding will create a new cybersecurity center based at Iowa State called CyDERMS, the Center for Cybersecurity and Resiliency of DERs and Microgrids-integrated Distribution Systems. DERs are distributed energy resources such as wind and solar farms or energy storage technologies. Microgrids are local DER grid systems that can be connected to or isolated from the larger grid. Closing or isolating grid connections can help maintain service during cyberattacks or damaging storms. Read More

May 15, 2024