Before he graduated and ever since, Schumacher has been passionate about engineering in agriculture, believing that the digital revolution is bringing new possibilities to agriculture as we know it.
Category: Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Rural agriculture needs reliable communication: Josh Peschel launches new technology in ag hotspots
Josh Peschel, assistant professor in agricultural and biosystems engineering, is linking agriculture and technology together in a nationwide research project funded by the National Science Foundation. The team, led by Hongwei Zhang, a professor in electrical and computer engineering, is launching a test bed for experimentation to develop new, wireless networking tools that would serve remote areas – especially ones here in Iowa.
Engineering by vocation, videography by passion: Ian Stravers shows creative side in both fields
Creativity is an essential element for anyone wanting to become a successful engineer.
Restore what once was: Flora Kafunda engineers ways to restore ecosystems faster
“After what has been done, there are a lot of ecosystems that we can’t get back naturally – so what are our alternatives? What can we engineer to replace the missing parts of an ecosystem that it really needs to thrive?”
ABE welcomes new faculty member: Sara McMillan
The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering is continuing to enhance the environment with research, teaching and extension work brought to the table by new ABE professor Sara McMillan.
ISU Power Pullers: pushing the edge of innovation
The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering is a hub for student organizations. Competing around the country, the department clubs are well known for creating a student experience that builds community, networks and experience.
Welcoming ABE’s new advisor: Jordan Smith
The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) is excited to welcome Jordan Smith to the department as the new Agricultural Systems Technology (AST) advisor. With a background in higher education and human services, Jordan is blending his passion for education with his care for students’ growth and advancement.
Thoughts turning, wheels rolling: Hory Chikez and students design and build mobile assembly lab
Ping! was the sound of Hory Chikez’s thoughts when the spark of an idea was ignited one September afternoon.
From forest to farm: Using woodchips from crowded forests in sustainable water quality practices
By working together, the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering and the Department of Natural Resource Ecology Management are studying the process behind weeding out certain species of trees in forests to help other trees grow, and using those weeded-out trees for water quality practices. The underutilized trees will be chopped into woodchips, a common media for water quality improvements.
Ringing to the tune of innovation, Iowa State team designs mini version of “Bells of Iowa State”
The sound of Iowa State pride has a nice ring to it in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE). Housed in the Sukup Atrium is a mini version of the ISU Campanile and the Stanton Memorial Carillon, created by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, the Department of Music & Theatre and ABE.
Mary Ann Fox: Farmer, Cyclone Engineer … and fair queen
As the Iowa State Fair Queen crown was placed on Mary Ann Fox’s head in August, she realized the unique opportunity she now has: combining her reign with what she’s learning as an Iowa State agricultural engineering major to make farm life better.
Merging modeling and manufacturing classes, students turn designs into reality
From design theory to hands-on manufacturing, students in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) are experiencing the entire design and development process through the teamwork of two new faculty members in ABE.
Justin Dillon: Outstanding senior in agricultural engineering
Justin Dillon is the fall 2022 outstanding senior in agricultural engineering.
Phyllis Hew: Outstanding senior in biological systems engineering
Phyllis Hew is the fall 2022 outstanding senior in biological systems engineering.
Helping policymakers make informed decisions about agriculture, $1.9 million grant for broad-scope framework
In the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, researchers received a $1.9 million grant from the National Science Foundation to provide a broad-scope framework presenting how FEW systems work together. Including elements like crop and animal production and ethanol generation among other things, the team is designing a series of maps that describe the food, energy and water data elements within the state of Iowa, and housing the maps in one user-friendly webpage.