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Tag: biomedical engineering
Undergraduate research experience launches ME student to NASA internship
As someone who benefited greatly from the encouragement she received to pursue studies in STEM, mechanical engineering senior Olivia Tyrrell wants other girls and women to also be inspired to go into STEM. Tyrrell grew up in Downers Grove, Ill. Though she always had an interest in science as a child, it was a visit …Continue reading “Undergraduate research experience launches ME student to NASA internship”
Pandemic impacts ME student’s graduate school selection process
It took a pandemic and the inability to do on-campus visits that led one mechanical engineering student to decide he wanted to stay a little closer to home for graduate school. Antonio Alvarez-Valdivia originally wanted to leave the Midwest for graduate school when he completed his B.S. in mechanical engineering (ME) later this spring. However, …Continue reading “Pandemic impacts ME student’s graduate school selection process”
Applying mechanical engineering to pharmaceutical research
Conducting research within the field of pharmaceuticals might be the last place you’d expect to find a mechanical engineer but Michael Olsen would prove you wrong. Olsen, a professor of mechanical engineering (ME) at Iowa State University, is getting ready to begin his newest research project with his colleague Dennis Vigil, professor of chemical and …Continue reading “Applying mechanical engineering to pharmaceutical research”
Examining and mitigating musculoskeletal strains experienced by medical professionals
Surgeons and other medical professionals can develop musculoskeletal problems because of the excessive amount of time they spend on their feet and the awkward postures that they assume during their work tasks. Researchers in Iowa State University’s Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering (IMSE) aim to better understand these issues so they can be …Continue reading “Examining and mitigating musculoskeletal strains experienced by medical professionals”
IE’s Liao brings a diverse skillset to the department
With background in materials science and engineering, biomedical engineering and industrial engineering, Yiliang (Leon) Liao brings a unique and diverse skillset to Iowa State University’s Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering (IMSE). Liao joined IMSE as an associate professor for fall 2020. Prior to coming to Ames, he served as an assistant professor of …Continue reading “IE’s Liao brings a diverse skillset to the department”
Iowa State University scientists developing portable viral tests for future pandemics
Outstanding senior fall 2019 – Courtney Smyth
Courtney Smyth Major: Mechanical engineering Minor: Biomedical engineering GPA: 4.0 Hometown: Solon, Iowa Career goal: Work in a clinic as a CPO (Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist) to help patients in regaining their mobility, as well as being a lecturer/faculty member for one of the prosthetics and orthotics master’s programs across the country. Clubs/activities: Honors Program Student Ambassador, …Continue reading “Outstanding senior fall 2019 – Courtney Smyth”
Engineering research project studies active shooter situations in schools
Researchers at Iowa State University are using their expertise to create a system that will provide students, teachers, police officers and others with accurate, real-time information in the event of an active shooter situation in a school. Soumik Sarkar, associate professor of mechanical engineering, is serving as the Primary Investigator (PI) at the Iowa State …Continue reading “Engineering research project studies active shooter situations in schools”
IE student pursues degree to honor her late father
An industrial engineering (IE) student wants to honor her late father by following in his footsteps and graduating from Iowa State. Lydia Dawson, a junior in IE, grew up in Urbandale and remembers watching Cyclone football games with her father, Tim Dawson. This was her earliest exposure to Iowa State University and because of it …Continue reading “IE student pursues degree to honor her late father”
ME researcher will use computational modeling to improve treatment of cardiovascular diseases
An upcoming research project by a mechanical engineering faculty member will use computational modeling to improve treatment processes for various cardiovascular diseases. Adarsh Krishnamurthy, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering, recently received a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Krishnamurthy is one of three ME researchers at Iowa State to receive the award …Continue reading “ME researcher will use computational modeling to improve treatment of cardiovascular diseases”
CBE’s Mallapragada to International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineering
Anson Marston Distinguished Professor and Carol Vohs Johnson Chair Surya Mallapragada has been named a fellow in the International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineering (IAMBE). The academy is composed of scientists from institutions of learning around the world who are recognized for their outstanding contributions to and leadership in medical and biological engineering. The …Continue reading “CBE’s Mallapragada to International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineering”
ME professor studies biological aspects of mechanical engineering
While mechanical engineering has historically conjured up images of grease and gears, assistant professor Sarah Bentil’s research aims to expand the field by focusing on what she considers “the ultimate machine”: the human body. “Just as with any machine, the body requires power to do work and it can also fail. The objective of my …Continue reading “ME professor studies biological aspects of mechanical engineering”
$2.2 million grant will study bioprosthetic heart valve durability with computer simulations
Ming-Chen Hsu, an assistant professor in mechanical engineering, is part of a research team recently awarded more than $2 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop computer simulations that improve the durability of bioprosthetic heart valves (BHV). The new study aims to build on existing research in the field of BHV and develop …Continue reading “$2.2 million grant will study bioprosthetic heart valve durability with computer simulations”
Iowa State receives two Grand Challenges Explorations grants to improve global health and development
By Annette Hacker News Service Director Iowa State University Iowa State researchers have received two, $100,000 grants from Grand Challenges Explorations, an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The grants provide funding for individuals worldwide to explore ideas toward solving persistent global health and development challenges. Initial grants of $100,000 are awarded …Continue reading “Iowa State receives two Grand Challenges Explorations grants to improve global health and development”