For industrial engineering student, A.J. Perron, the goal is to make a difference through sustainability initiatives by making connections worldwide through his podcast, Univer-ity.
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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.
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.
Blake Clark: Advancing the energy transition is exciting work
In Blake Clark’s world, everything revolves around improvement. But he also values impact.
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.
Reuel receives prestigious American Chemical Society BIOT Young Investigator Award
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering faculty member Nigel Reuel has received the 2024 American Chemical Society BIOT Young Investigator Award.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“No other course is like this:” New class allows chemical engineering students to explore product development
Ch E 4290, Chemical Engineering Product Design, is a new offering that links chemical engineering concepts with hands-on product development
Defining the next step for grain elevator energy consumption
“All over the world, agriculture contributes to greenhouse gas emissions through necessary harvest processing. In finding ways to reduce the footprint, I am analyzing grain elevators and the energy consumed through operation,” said Sabbir.