One of the most ardent supporters of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE), Reginald R. “Barney” Baxter, has passed away.
Category: Chemical and Biological Engineering
CBE’s AIChE student group to host regional conference at Iowa State in April
The chemical engineering spotlight will shine brightly on the Iowa State University campus April 8-10. That’s when the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) student chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) will host the Institute’s 2022 Mid-America Student Regional Conference.
NOBCChE: Embedding diversity in STEM
The National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) has acted as a beacon of support for black chemists and chemical engineers since 1972. In particular, the Iowa State chapter of NOBCChE has set out to assist members with professional development and academic encouragement.
CBE’s Bardhan, Nanovaccine Institute cohort Phillips, receive Barry award for cancer research
The research team of Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering associate professor Rizia Bardhan and professor of veterinary microbiology Gregory Phillips has received funding from the 2022 Margaret B. Barry Cancer Research Program.
CBE’s Mallapragada, Narasimhan elected AIChE fellows
CBE’s Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in Engineering, Carol Vohs Johnson Chair and Iowa State Associate Vice President for Research Surya Mallapragada; and Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in Engineering and Vlasta Klima Balloun Faculty Chair Balaji Narasimhan have both achieved the position of fellow in the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
New leadership positions lead advancement in key undergraduate education outcomes
Cris Schwartz, professor of mechanical engineering and director of ME’s undergraduate education, has been appointed professor in charge of foundational mechanics course experience, and Jennifer Heinen, teaching professor of chemical and biological engineering and CBE’s director of undergraduate education, has been named professor in charge of continuous improvement and accreditation.
Four prevail in CBE’s Perfect Pitch grad student competition
Once again graduate student research presentations and the clock were in the spotlight in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, in the Perfect Pitch competition for fall semester 2021.
Anna Buchholz: Outstanding College of Engineering senior representing chemical and biological engineering
Anna Buchholz is the fall 2021 outstanding senior in chemical engineering.
Alumna Lori Ryerkerk of Celanese Corporation enters CBE Hall of Fame
Lori Ryerkerk, an alumna of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE), has been inducted into the CBE Hall of Fame. She accepted the honor November 18 as part of the department’s Honors and Awards ceremony that celebrated student scholarships, fellowships and other achievements.
New course teaches the art and science of beer brewing
Iowa State University’s newest courses will teach an ancient practice that has gained mass popularity in recent years: beer brewing.
Hagenson professorship ceremony honors CBE’s Eric Cochran
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering professor Eric Cochran has been officially recognized as Mary Jane Skogen Hagenson & Randy L. Hagenson Professor in a medallion ceremony on the Iowa State University campus.
Skroot Laboratory, led by CBE’s Reuel, takes top venture honor in Pappajohn competition
Skroot Laboratory, Inc., a startup business founded and led by Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering associate professor and Jack R. and Carol A. Johnson Faculty Fellow Nigel Reuel, took first place in the 2021 John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition.
New funding for Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites; ISU CBE is a collaborator
The Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites (CB2), co-located at Iowa State University’s Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE), has been awarded Phase II of a National Science Foundation Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers Program grant.
Black and Veatch Faculty Fellowship for Roling’s computational tools-based research
Luke Roling, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, was recently named a Black and Veatch Building a World of Difference Faculty Fellow in Engineering.
Honoring excellence: 2021 College of Engineering faculty and staff award winners, named faculty positions, and new patents
Recognizing College of Engineering faculty and staff award winners, new named faculty positions, and patents received.