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  • Thomas Wheelock
    CBE mourns the loss of another long-time faculty member, as Thomas Wheelock passes away

    The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering is saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Thomas (Tom) Wheelock, University Professor Emeritus, who died February 3 at the age of 97. Read More

    February 14, 2023

  • Meet the new ECpE faculty: Manojit Pramanik

    Manojit Pramanik new professor for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECpE) that started in the Spring. Pramanik brings extensive experience and research to the department. The following Q and A is a chance to get to know Pramanik. Read More

    February 6, 2023

  • Ratul Chowdhury
    Chowdhury computational research crosses new frontiers in protein structure study

    Research led by Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering assistant professor Ratul Chowdhury has landed firmly on the cutting edge of new computational technology in protein research – and on the cover of a recent issue of Nature Biotechnology, one of the highest ranked journals in this field. Read More

    January 30, 2023

  • Students with thermal gravimetric analysis unit
    Mars Wrigley Confections donates more than $750k worth of lab equipment to ISU

    The spirit of giving isn’t just limited to the Christmas holiday season! That’s what Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) Professor of Practice John Kaiser has experienced recently with the help of generous benefactors at his former employer, Mars Wrigley Confections. They've supplied more than $750,000 worth of lab equipment to the department. Read More

    January 30, 2023

  • The ISU MA Chapter standing together in a group photo.
    Excellence Award goes to ISU Material Advantage Chapter

    The Iowa State University Material Advantage (MA) Chapter won a Chapter of Excellence Award from the international student program at the 2022 annual Materials Science and Technology Conference held in Pittsburgh last October. Read More

    January 26, 2023

  • Cyclone Engineering leaders of SHPE Andres Ceballos and Roxanna Arreola
    Inspirando a la próxima generación de ingenieros Hispanos

    Cyclone Engineering leaders of the Iowa State chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) are dedicated to two goals: serving as a resource for Hispanic engineering students – and broadening the Hispanic community’s participation in STEM.  Read More

    January 26, 2023

  • MSE senior makes scholarship history

    Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) senior Ricardo Ortega made history as the first ever Iowa State student to be selected to receive the prestigious Copper Club Scholarship. Read More

    January 23, 2023

  • Dr. Shan Jiang standing and speaking to a student next to him. Both are looking at a document.
    Pitching plastics: innovation to entrepreneurship

    Shan Jiang, associate professor in MSE, wanted a way to connect student’s innovation with entrepreneurship, all while remaining sustainable. “You can teach a theory, but it is impossible to teach innovation,” Jiang said. “However, if you give students a problem they are engaged in, they will try their best, they will innovate on things they are passionate about. That is the challenge, combining what they learn in the classroom and using topics they are enthusiast about.” Read More

    January 22, 2023

  • George Burnet V, 1924-2023
    George Burnet, one of CBE’s most influential figures, passes away

    A pillar in the history of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering has passed away. George Burnet V, who progressed from student to faculty member to department chair over a span of more than 60 years, died January 13 at the age of 98. Read More

    January 18, 2023

  • ECpE makes Fortune’s best cybersecurity master’s degree list

    A way to address the talent gap in expertise is with master’s degree programs. To help guide those people looking to launch their career in this fast-growing space, Fortune has ranked the top in-person master’s degree programs in cybersecurity in 2023. Read More

    January 17, 2023

  • MSE alumnus helps next generation of materials science engineers

    Auliff always felt an affinity toward chemistry and physics, and after falling in love with the park-like atmosphere of Iowa State’s Central Campus on a visit during high school, he started evaluating different engineering departments. MSE was the ideal fit for him. Read More

    January 11, 2023

  • Illustration of a ham, a cucumber, a lettuce salad, a glass of water, a beer, and a slided sweet potato on a cutting board.
    On the menu: Engineering for your next meal 

    Packaging reprocessed Xianglan Bai, associate professor of mechanical engineering, leads an interdisciplinary team developing new hybrid, plasma-based recycling technologies to convert plastic films from… Read More

    January 10, 2023

  • Landon Getting works on a project
    Educating future industrial engineering innovators

    "Working as an undergrad research assistant taught me to think differently, and I learned how we can design efficient systems to better conserve our resources – because I believe Cyclone Engineers have the talent and responsibility to create a better world for future generations." Read More

    January 10, 2023

  • Iowa State University College of Engineering, white wordmark on red background
    Interim director named for Center for Industrial Research and Service

    Assistant Director and Operations Manager Leah Barton has been appointed interim director for the Center of Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS). Following 25 years as CIRAS director, Ron Cox will step down from that role and join the College of Engineering team in the office of the dean. Barton has been serving CIRAS since 2008. She will begin her new role on January 5, 2023. A national search for a new director will begin in 2023. Read More

    January 5, 2023

  • G. Paul Wilhite
    CBE alumnus, Hall of Fame member G. Paul Wilhite passes away

    Paul Wilhite, a 1959 B.S. graduate of Iowa State’s Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and a member of the department’s Hall of Fame, has passed away. Read More

    December 20, 2022