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.
Category: Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
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.
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.
ABE’s Kris Bell Retires after nearly 40 years at Iowa State
After 39 years at Iowa State, graduate coordinator Kris Bell is retiring!
Capstone instructor, accomplished engineer, and Iowa State alumnus Michael Anderson Retires
Michael Anderson, professor of practice in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE), has been an important part of 100s undergraduate students’ experiences.
Esther Yeboah Akoto: International entrepreneur, researcher, product developer, and student
Esther Yeboah Akoto is a graduate student in Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering, and she is a business owner, researcher, and campus leader.
ISU ASABE Hosts Iowa Secretary of Agriculture
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture presents to ASABE the importance of policy.
Making strides in grain preservation from 6,000 miles away
ABE 4690 is getting hands-on experience recording data and taking steps to solve real-time issues affecting international populations.
Graduate program creates community and implementable pollution solutions
“Tile drainage, nitrate and phosphorus levels, all the soil stuff we manage here, it’s exciting!” said Gabrielle Myers-Bailey, a graduate student in agricultural and biosystems engineering “All our work as ag engineers leads to better water quality and lower soil impacts.”
Abigail Schulte: Using research to digest classroom concepts
“We as engineers must understand the impact of our actions and our work, and how to communicate that. For me, research has enabled me to practice and enhance that skill. “
Welcoming Hanwook Chung, new assistant professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering
The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering welcomes Hanwook Chung to our faculty.
Hoa Chi’s first question is “How can I help you?”
The prospective student whose appreciative family got a personal tour of Sukup Hall. The student team whose derailed senior project received some attentive advice to get back on track. The university carillonneur whose replica model project needed a little professional expertise to assure its consistent operation. The common thread? Their day was better because Hoa (“Hwah”) Chi offered to help.
Grace Bjustrom: Outstanding senior in agricultural engineering
“Before coming to college, I aspired to become an engineer who could help put more food on the table with less land due to our growing world population. This aspiration remains true to this day. I now feel I have the knowledge and network to move towards that goal. Whether my name is known by the world or not, I know that I want to make a difference in my community and workplace. Small things can make a huge difference.”
Megan Hellman: Outstanding senior in biological systems engineering
“I would like to restore ecosystems to improve natural waterways’ resiliency, function and beauty. My goal is to encourage and design these restoration projects equitably.”