Senior computer engineering major Cimone Wright was one of six statewide winners of this year’s Alliant Energy/Erroll B. Davis Jr. Achievement Award. The awards will be presented at the Diversity Catalyst Award Reception, Tuesday, April 15 at the University of Iowa Memorial Union. Wright, who was encouraged to apply by LeQuetia Ancar, Iowa State’s Multicultural …Continue reading “Computer engineering senior Cimone Wright receives achievement award and scholarship”
Growing up in Mumbai, India, Sunil Gaitonde had to choose a career by age 18, and without any engineers in his family, his decision to go into electrical engineering was the first risk of many that paid off in the end. In 1983, he chose to pursue his master’s at Iowa State after talking with …Continue reading “Alumnus Sunil Gaitonde generates success as young entrepreneur”
During the annual Iowa State University Alumni Association Winter Board Luncheon held in February, two engineering seniors received the Wallace E. Barron All-University Senior Award. Austin Laugen, computer engineering, and Szuyin Leow, mechanical engineering, were among five seniors recognized at the event. Established in 1968, the award recognizes outstanding seniors who display high character, outstanding …Continue reading “Two engineering students honored with Wallace E. Barron All-University Senior Award”
As one of very few women in her class, Carrie Gofron didn’t feel any barriers as a female in engineering when she was in college. On her way to becoming a leader within a high-tech company, she discovered that while some people do treat her differently for it, mostly she’s found friends and colleagues who …Continue reading “Computer engineering alumna perseveres in high-tech industry”
Max Mayfield is going places. Last month, he went to Des Moines to represent Iowa State at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, capping off his career as a Cyclone with a 15-15 record in his final season. Right now, he’s a student attending graduate school as a computer engineering major in pursuit of a …Continue reading “Beyond the mat: Max Mayfield strives for more after collegiate career”
Max Mayfield is the Iowa State Wrestling team’s 149-pound senior. He’s also a computer engineer. Mayfield, who graduated in 2012 with a degree in computer engineering, punched his ticket to the 2013 NCAA Wresting Championships in Des Moines with a second-place finish at the Big 12 Wrestling Championships in early March. “It’s a great feeling,” …Continue reading “Max Mayfield: NCAA wrestler, computer engineer”
It’s not every day students are presented with the opportunity to work with two of their passions while also venturing abroad. Maybe that’s why John Ryan, senior in computer engineering, feels so lucky after spending his summer in Grenoble, France, interning with Artuia. As a student who has taken many courses in music technology, Ryan …Continue reading “Student combines interests in engineering and music while interning abroad”
Thanks to the efforts of several students, the College of Engineering (CoE), and the Government of the Student Body (GSB), finding classes, catching CyRide, and staying connected to Iowa State via social media is now much easier for mobile device users. These features, along with other useful tools for Iowa State students, are available in …Continue reading “An app for students, by students”
The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Learning Community hosted its inaugural Innovation Pitch Competition on March 20. The competition was open to students from all disciplines on campus and drew 21 participants, ranging from freshmen through the graduate level. Four prizes were awarded, with two of them going to engineering students. Best Overall Pitch – Shaun VanWeelden, a sophomore in computer engineering, took home …Continue reading “Two engineering students take home prizes from inaugural Iowa State pitch contest”
(Editor’s note: This is the third installment in a series of student profiles written by students in JLMC 321, Public Relations Writing. Our thanks to the authors, to senior lecturer Erin Wilgenbusch, to the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communications, and to the subjects. Read Part I and Part II.) Andrew Gall Leader. Driven. Inspiring. …Continue reading “About students, by students (Part III)”
(Editor’s note: This is the first installment in a series of student profiles written by students in JLMC 321, Public Relations Writing. Our thanks to the authors, to senior lecturer Erin Wilgenbusch, to the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communications, and to the subjects.) Anna Grimley Anna Grimley is a 21-year-old junior from Springville, Iowa, …Continue reading “About students, by students”
