Department News

Heads up! M:2:I student team exploring augmented reality astronaut helmet innovation
A group of nine students recognized a need for innovation in astronaut helmets to help optimize operational efficiency on space missions and detect hazards. Read More

April 8, 2025
Pivots, prototypes, and persistence: How two Cyclone Engineers are solving an age-old ag challenge
Dakota Belling (’23 civil engr) and Eugene Meyer (’22 industrial engr) launched an agtech startup, Bovi-Jet, with the help of Iowa State entrepreneurship programs. Read More

April 8, 2025
Peter C. Collins named fellow of Alpha Sigma Mu
Peter C. Collins, professor of materials science and engineering and The Stanley Chair in Interdisciplinary Engineering, has been named a fellow of the Alpha Sigma Mu, an international professional society for the field of materials science and engineering. Read More

April 7, 2025
Four State Science & Technology Fair of Iowa Participants Awarded $500 IMSE Scholarships
Four participants were awarded $500 IMSE scholarships at this year's State Science & Technology Fair of Iowa (SSTFI). Read More

April 4, 2025
M:2:I Design/Build/Fly team preps for national competition
The M:2:I (Make to Innovate) team Design/Build/Fly (DBF) is perfecting and finalizing the latest design of a hand-built plane and autonomous drop glider to compete in the annual DBF competition Read More

April 3, 2025
Product ‘launch’: Rocket team makes entrepreneurship part of the plan
A group of rocket-building students in the Department of Aerospace Engineering has turned a class activity into a customer-focused business. Read More

April 3, 2025
Nabila Masud: “From day one, I knew I was in the right place”
“Whenever I encounter challenges in my research or coursework, Dr. Sarkar is always there to guide me. The entire research community here is incredibly supportive, always willing to assist and collaborate.” Read More

March 28, 2025
CCEE welcomes 2025 Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni inductees
Announcing the 2025 CCEE Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni Inductees. Read More

March 27, 2025
The Harold and Katherine Guy Graduate Fellowship: Supporting 7 grad students working to advance soil and water conservation
Seven ABE graduate students have received the Harold and Katherine Guy Graduate Fellowship for exceptional academic and research performance in soil and water conservation. Read More

March 21, 2025
‘Blaze new trails’: Gabriel Hoehl, aerospace project student engineer
"I hope that through my efforts as both an entrepreneur and an engineer I can help make the world a better place." Read More

March 18, 2025
‘Solving real-world problems’: Jonathan Duron, car dealership software startup creator
"I'm passionate about identifying challenges and creating innovative solutions that can improve people's lives or businesses." Read More

March 17, 2025
‘Creating things that benefit people’: Cole Lindaman, urban agriculture innovator
"I am passionate about solving some of the base need issues that our society faces, including hunger and housing." Read More

March 17, 2025
‘I can build meaningful solutions’: Mitchell Kabenda, digital health innovator
"I want to build technology that makes a meaningful difference." Read More

March 6, 2025
‘Stay hungry for new skills’: Zane Lenz, gelato startup co-founder
"Thanks to the various pitch competitions throughout the year and the CYstarters program, I had both the time and funding to start my own business." Read More

March 6, 2025
‘Pursuing ideas I’m passionate about’: Allison Hubbell, pitch-off competitor
"Iowa State's entrepreneurial resources are incredibly beneficial. Every event I’ve participated in has helped me grow and gain confidence." Read More

March 6, 2025