Rosemont, Ill. (December 16, 2015) – The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) has named Steve Jackson, as its 2016 Chairman of the Board of Directors.
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Jerry Allen: Building a successful career off the foundations he learned at Iowa State
Jerry Allen, a 1955 Iowa State University graduate, has led a life full of twists and turns, but through it all he found a way to make the most of things.
Mr. Rare Earth easing into retirement
Written by Kerry Gibson, U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory, Public Affairs When Karl A. Gschneidner Jr. began work on his Ph.D. at Iowa State University and hired on as an Ames Laboratory graduate researcher in metallurgy, Dwight Eisenhower was serving his first term in the White House. Now, more than six decades later, Gschneidner …Continue reading “Mr. Rare Earth easing into retirement”
Iowa State civil engineering graduate student showcase puts on greatest performance yet
Fifty Iowa State University graduate students showcased their research Dec. 3 at the 5th Annual Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering (CCEE) Graduate Student Research Showcase and Poster Competition. About 100 fellow students, faculty, staff, family, friends and alumni attended the event, which was held on the entire second floor of Town Engineering Building. Since 2011 …Continue reading “Iowa State civil engineering graduate student showcase puts on greatest performance yet”
Get schooled in rare-earth metals
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Critical Materials Institute and Iowa State University are offering a unique educational opportunity to get an in-depth overview of the rare-earth metals in a senior and graduate level course offered online spring semester 2016.
Iowa State construction director named Construction Owners Association of America president
Dean McCormick (BSConE’81), director of Iowa State University design and construction services, was recently named president of the Construction Owners Association of America (COAA) beginning in 2016. McCormick’s appointment as president was announced at COAA’s 2015 Fall Owners Leadership Conference, held in Henderson, Nev., earlier this month. COAA’s membership includes public and private owners who …Continue reading “Iowa State construction director named Construction Owners Association of America president”
Iowa State professor, former grad student win international award for prestressed concrete research
Sri Sritharan, the Grace Miller Wilson and T.A. Wilson Endowed Engineering Professor at Iowa State University, partnered with an industry colleague to win a top international award for advancing prestressed concrete design in seismic regions. The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) Journal honored Sritharan and Ataur Rahman (PhDCE’08), a senior structural engineer at the Ontario Ministry of …Continue reading “Iowa State professor, former grad student win international award for prestressed concrete research”
Inaugural Iowa State University Greenwood Department Chair named
On Sept. 30 Iowa State University President Steven Leath installed Terry Wipf, professor and chair of the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering (CCEE), as the inaugural Greenwood Department Chair. Faculty, staff, and department friends attended the medallion ceremony held at Alliant Energy-Lee Liu Auditorium in Howe Hall. Don (BSCE’76) and Sharon (BSFamEnviro’75) Greenwood …Continue reading “Inaugural Iowa State University Greenwood Department Chair named”
IE alums add solar power to campus
The company that helped Iowa State install a couple of 8 X 60-foot solar panel arrays on the east side of campus has ties to the university’s Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering. CB Solar, the state’s biggest solar contractor, designs and installs turnkey solar power systems for residential, commercial and agricultural uses. Two …Continue reading “IE alums add solar power to campus”
Iowa State University alumni make gift for endowed department chair
Ames, Iowa – An Iowa State University alumni couple has made a generous gift to establish the C. G. “Turk” and Joyce A. Therkildsen Department Chair in Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering. An endowed department chair will have a substantial, permanent impact for the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering. The position honors the …Continue reading “Iowa State University alumni make gift for endowed department chair”
NCEES honors engineering alums
Three engineering alums from Iowa State have been recognized for their work in the engineering and surveying field. Michael Conzett, civil engineering alumnus; William Bathie, emeritus professor and technical engineering alumnus; and Jay Baumgartner, aerospace engineering alumnus are actively involved in the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying, a nonprofit organization made up of engineering and surveying licensing …Continue reading “NCEES honors engineering alums”
How Iowa State civil, construction engineering alumni built the Jack Trice Stadium South End Zone
One of Iowa State University’s largest construction projects had many Iowa State civil engineering and construction alumni and students at the helm. Students and graduates put their skills to practice on the Jack Trice Stadium South End Zone, a fast-paced, $37.4 million project that opened in August 2015. The Jack Trice Stadium South End Zone …Continue reading “How Iowa State civil, construction engineering alumni built the Jack Trice Stadium South End Zone”
Materials Science and Engineering Professor Emeritus Thomas McGee celebrates 90th birthday
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering gathered to celebrate a milestone birthday for Professor Emeritus Dr. Thomas McGee. McGee celebrated his 90th birthday June 9, 2015 with a reception attended by friends and colleagues. McGee has been a presence at Iowa State for nearly 70 years. He earned two bachelor’s degrees, one in Ceramic …Continue reading “Materials Science and Engineering Professor Emeritus Thomas McGee celebrates 90th birthday”
Iowa State civil engineering alumna named an ENR ‘Top 20 under 40’
JoNette Kuhnau (BSCE’00, MSCE’01), project manager for Kimley-Horn and Associates, was recently named to Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) Midwest Top 20 under 40. ENR Midwest Top 20 under 40 recognizes young design and construction professionals from the region who have made significant contributions to their firms, professions and communities. In the case of Kuhnau, she has …Continue reading “Iowa State civil engineering alumna named an ENR ‘Top 20 under 40’”
Flying high: ME alumnus brings engineering and business skills to ICON Aircraft
Lei Huang earned his concurrent mechanical engineering and MBA degree in the fall of 2012 from Iowa State University. Today’s successful engineers often need strong business management skills to complement their degree in engineering. Huang is currently a manufacturing engineer at ICON Aircraft in California. It is here that he makes innovative impact in Light …Continue reading “Flying high: ME alumnus brings engineering and business skills to ICON Aircraft”