Category: Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Ames Tribune: ISU graduate students win top prize in international data mining competition
Iowa State teams finish 1st, 8th at international data mining competition
Two teams from Iowa State University placed in the top 10 at the 2019 International Data Mining Cup. A team of Iowa State students from the industrial and manufacturing systems engineering (IMSE) and statistics departments took the top spot at the competition which just celebrated its 20th year. The team consisted of Qihao Zhang (Statistics), …Continue reading “Iowa State teams finish 1st, 8th at international data mining competition”
Shan Jiang’s biobased UV-blocking coating featured in ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces
Shan Jiang, assistant professor of materials science and engineering, and his team, have recently been published in high-impact ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces for the article titled, “Thin Biobased Transparent UV-Blocking Coating Enabled by Nanoparticle Self-Assembly.” The first author is Emily Olson, graduate student in materials science and engineering. Coauthors include Yifan Li and Ayuna Tsyrenova, both …Continue reading “Shan Jiang’s biobased UV-blocking coating featured in ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces”
IMSE professor’s research featured in Forbes
A recent Forbes article focused on the impact that virtual reality (VR) has on training forklift operators features research by IMSE Associate Professor Rick Stone. The article cites Stone’s study of welding VR simulations which found a 41.6% increase in certifications and a 23% decrease in overall training time. “VR and AR technology has amazing …Continue reading “IMSE professor’s research featured in Forbes”
Excellence of purpose: Faculty and staff recognized with College of Engineering awards
Cyclone Engineering faculty and staff have been recognized with college awards for excellence in inspiring future engineering leaders, pursuing groundbreaking research and celebrating diversity and inclusion. Staff Excellence Michelle Grawe, laboratory supervisor in materials science and engineering D.R. Boylan Award Ratnesh Kumar, professor of electrical and computer engineering Outstanding Achievement in Teaching …Continue reading “Excellence of purpose: Faculty and staff recognized with College of Engineering awards”
IMSE’s John Jackman appointed to National Science Foundation position
Experienced scholar and educator John Jackman has been appointed program director in the Division of Undergraduate of NSF’s Education and Human Resources Directorate in Alexandria, Virginia. In this position, he will serve to sustain excellence in U.S. STEM education at all levels, in all settings for the development of a diverse and well-prepared workforce of …Continue reading “IMSE’s John Jackman appointed to National Science Foundation position”
Making Magic at Disney: Industrial Engineering Internship
Zach Ungerleider, sophomore in industrial engineering, began his internship at Walt Disney World in January and will finish in August. His work as an entertainment project analyst has given him the chance to get hands-on experience using engineering skills he’s learned as a Cyclone Engineering student – and to learn new ones that will be …Continue reading “Making Magic at Disney: Industrial Engineering Internship”
IMSE’s Vardeman recognized for “above and beyond” mentoring efforts
Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering University Professor Steve Vardeman was recognized by the provost’s office earlier this month for his “above and beyond” efforts as a faculty mentor. Vardeman, who also has an appointment in Iowa State’s Department of Statistics, is a 2019 recipient the Exemplary Faculty Mentor Award. He was nominated for this honor …Continue reading “IMSE’s Vardeman recognized for “above and beyond” mentoring efforts”
Christopher Hernandez named spring 2019 IMSE outstanding senior
Christopher Hernandez, senior in industrial engineering, has been named IMSE’s spring 2019 outstanding senior. Each semester one graduating senior in each major is honored for their exceptional accomplishments and contributions to the Iowa State community
New dean announced
W. Samuel Easterling from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has been named the next James L. and Katherine S. Melsa Dean of Engineering. Easterling, Montague-Betts Professor of Structural Steel Design and head of the Via department of civil and environmental engineering at Virginia Tech, will begin at Iowa State July 15.
Two engineering students take second place in Syngenta Crop Challenge in Analytics
Two students from Iowa State University’s College of Engineering, Saeed Khaki (IMSE) and Zahra Khalilzadeh (CCEE), won second place in the Syngenta 2019 Crop Challenge.
Marco Serrato (Ph.D. ’06 indust engr) joins University of Chicago as associate provost
Cyclone Engineer Marco Serrato (Ph.D. ’06 indust engr) has joined the University of Chicago as an associate provost. Prior to joining the University of Chicago, Serrato served as director and vice rector for executive and continuing education at Tecnológico de Monterrey. He has also co-founded two startups that provide consulting and learning solutions in public and private sectors.
Iowa Staters elected as Trustees for the IISE Board
Two people with Iowa State University connections have been elected to the leadership team for industrial engineering’s largest professional society. Gül E. Kremer, Professor and C.G. “Turk” & Joyce A. Therkildsen Department Chair of Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering (IMSE), and Carl Kirpes, a graduate of Iowa State’s industrial and mechanical engineering departments, …Continue reading “Iowa Staters elected as Trustees for the IISE Board”
Iowa State’s IMSE grad program climbs four spots in 2020 rankings
Iowa State University’s graduate program in industrial and manufacturing systems engineering climbed four spots from last year, according to the latest rankings from U.S. News and World Report. The 2020 Best Graduate School Rankings gave Iowa State’s industrial engineering graduate program a score of 3.0 (on a scale of 5.0) which ranks 24th nationally, tied …Continue reading “Iowa State’s IMSE grad program climbs four spots in 2020 rankings”