College of Engineering News • Iowa State University

Iowa State University awarded $3 million from ARPA-E for transformational energy technology

Researchers in the College of Engineering work to create a low-cost, safe and efficient sodium-based battery While lithium-ion batteries have proven their worth in storing energy on a smaller scale, Steve W. Martin says an alternative solution is necessary for storing large amounts of energy, like the gigawatts of wind energy now being harvested from …Continue reading “Iowa State University awarded $3 million from ARPA-E for transformational energy technology”

Open forum highlights progress on Dean’s Research Initiatives

Interdisciplinary teams working on the Dean’s Research Initiatives (DRIs) presented their progress to date in an open forum held May 15. The DRIs, established by the College of Engineering in 2011, awarded $500,000 to three teams to help them pursue larger funding opportunities. ­­ Creating a carbon-negative economy­­ The Initiative for a Carbon Negative Economy …Continue reading “Open forum highlights progress on Dean’s Research Initiatives”

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