Electrical and Computer Engineering

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
‘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
National Science Foundation supports Iowa State “cyber talents” learning to protect critical infrastructure
The NSF recently announced $15 million in grants to Iowa State and others, to support the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program. The scholarships support students studying cybersecurity and committing to work in cybersecurity for federal, state, local or tribal governments, or other qualifying entities. Read More

January 23, 2025
Moh Kashani working to safeguard medical devices
Medical sensor technology has advanced leaps and bounds in the 21st century, and with that comes the need to secure those devices against attacks so those utilizing sensors can get accurate information they can trust. Read More

January 14, 2025
Chase O’Connell: Saying yes to NASA, South Korea, Germany, honors studies (and more)
Chase O’Connell has taken advantage of many opportunities in and beyond Iowa State classrooms, from honors programs on campus to the Johnson Space Center in Houston. A common starting point for the December graduate? His willingness to ask, “Why not?” Read More

December 19, 2024
Greg Carter: Outstanding senior in software engineering
Greg Carter, software engineering, has been named a fall 2024 Iowa State University College of Engineering outstanding senior. Read More

December 9, 2024
Kai Heng Gan: Outstanding senior in cyber security engineering
Kai Heng Gan, cyber security engineering, has been named a fall 2024 Iowa State University College of Engineering outstanding senior. Read More

December 9, 2024
Kennedey Reiling: Outstanding senior in electrical engineering
Kennedey Reiling, electrical engineering, has been named a fall 2024 Iowa State University College of Engineering outstanding senior. Read More

December 9, 2024
Katie Wolf: College of Engineering student marshal, computer engineering
Katie Wolf, computer engineering, has been named the fall 2024 College of Engineering student marshal. Read More

December 9, 2024
Cyber ACE: John Beuter’s mission is to protect the digital world
“I love cybersecurity because of the ability to help and protect others. It’s the ability to have real-world impact, and I never have to question whether my work matters,” says John Beuter, cybersecurity engineering major. Read More

November 7, 2024
Tune into “Cyber House Rock!” for rhymes, tunes and cybersecurity basics
"Cyber House Rock!" is a fresh and helpful way for people to learn a few basics about securing their digital information. The series of music videos, with more to come, launched today during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Read More

November 1, 2024
Alumni spotlight: Morgan Ambourn innovating at Microsoft
"To me, being a Cyclone Engineer means believing in yourself to rise to a challenge, being willing to lean on others around you to learn from, and letting yourself enjoy the journey," - Morgan Ambourn (BS ‘21, MS ‘22 CprE). Read More

October 29, 2024
Engineers build zero-trust, real-time cybersecurity tools to protect renewables on the grid
An Iowa State engineer is leading development of cybersecurity tools to guard power grids that carry renewable energy resources such as such as wind or solar farms. The researchers will develop "zero-trust" tools to reduce cyber exposure. The U.S. Department of Energy is supporting the project. Read More

October 16, 2024
Third class inducted into Electrical and Computer Engineering Hall of Fame
It was an afternoon of celebration and remembrance when the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering inducted the third class into the ECpE Hall of Fame. Read More

October 11, 2024