- Research, mentorship, support create the perfect ‘chemistry’ for grad student Onyeka Onyenemezu
“That shift in identity, from student to expert, is eye-opening.”
- Space flight research allows Alex Davis to develop his own trajectory for the future
Alex Davis, a third-year student in aerospace engineering, is conducting research through assistant professor Simone Servadio’s SPACE Lab. Alex’s experience, in his own words, reflects the high-level opportunities available to undergraduates in the Department of Aerospace Engineering.
- ‘A memory marker:’ Artemis mission inspires possibilities
Several Iowa State students have worked on the Artemis missions as interns at NASA. Faculty also have a role through their research. Currently, faculty have projects dedicated to food production on the moon, living and working in space and rover design for moon exploration.
- ‘We should all think like entrepreneurs’: Timilehin Ayanlade, engineering AI innovations in cyber-agriculture systems
“My work in multimodal AI for cyber-agricultural systems pushes me to think beyond academic results and consider real-world deployment for farmers and agricultural stakeholders.”
- Faculty-led startups grow at Iowa State University Research Park
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering.
- Aerospace engineering’s ground school offering helps range of students soar
Aerospace engineering (AE) is one of the most in-demand majors at Iowa State, and one of the ways AE students can stand out in the job market after graduation is possessing a private pilot license. To help make that possible, the aerospace engineering department has offered ground school instruction as a course, one of the main requirements to secure a license.
- ‘Imagine a better way forward’: Olivia Cramer, athlete and adaptive sports innovator
“Through products like RUGGD and the community I hope to build around it, I want amputees and others with disabilities to feel empowered to explore, compete, and experience the outdoors without hesitation. My goal is not just to create a product, but to help create a culture where accessibility and activity are normal and encouraged.”
- ‘Embrace challenge, take risks, provide value’: Benjamin Adams, drone developer, technology entrepreneur
“Embrace the challenge of knowing people and recognizing opportunity and then don’t be afraid to take a risk. I hope to embody that not just in my career but in my life overall; embrace challenge, take appropriate risk, and provide value to others.”
- ‘Think outside conventional paths’: Merlick Mongbo, AI-powered basketball training ecosystem creator
“I’m currently working on a basketball training ecosystem for beginner to advanced level players that uses computer vision and an AI-powered app to generate custom and precise analytics for real-time feedback and adjustment.”
- Students gain experience, perspective in Ghana through Engineers Without Borders
Mechanical engineering students Connor Theisen and Abbey Vezina were selected to be part of a small group of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) students to travel over winter break to the EWB-ISU chapter’s partner community in Ullo, Ghana.
- NASA Artemis engineers talk teamwork, collaboration during department visit
The Iowa State alumni were asked: What is one skill you developed here as an undergraduate that you use today in your career?
- Karina Rief: From undeclared to environmental engineer
Karina Rief, senior in environmental engineering, began at Iowa State as an undeclared engineering student. Soon, she will be protecting waterways on active construction sites.
- Soy-based pavement technology replaces, renews 24 miles of rural Iowa roadways
Soy pavement technology developed by Iowa State engineers helped fix 24 miles of rural roads in northeast Iowa.
