Tag: Iowa State College of Engineering

Honors for AerE’s Abdelkhalik, Ahn, Riedel

October 13, 2020 • John Burnett-Larkins

Associate professor Abdelkhalik named AIAA associate fellow Of the nearly 30,000 individual members of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) worldwide, only 17% are selected as associate fellows. Department of Aerospace Engineering associate professor Ossama Abdelkhalik will now join those ranks. Abdelkhalik has officially become an associate fellow in the organization’s class of … Continue reading Honors for AerE’s Abdelkhalik, Ahn, Riedel

CYstarter summer: Three students launch startups in entrepreneurship accelerator program

July 28, 2020 • Martha Haas

Three Cyclone Engineering students are building new, innovative businesses this summer as members of the 2020 CYstarters cohort. CYstarters is an 11-week program giving Iowa State students with a passion for entrepreneurship the funding, skill development and mentorship to start their business while still in school.

We’ve got you covered: Engineering faculty and staff design and sew masks for colleagues and community

July 2, 2020 • Martha Haas

Engineering faculty and staff work every day towards improving the lives of others and, even in these unprecedented circumstances, their urge to help continues on.

New class of Cyclone Engineers join Order of the Engineer

May 14, 2020 • Martha Haas

One hundred seventy-two graduating Cyclone Engineers took the oath of ethics initiating them into the Order of Engineer.

Smart imaging for cancer immunotherapies: new CBE professor Bardhan published in two journals

January 27, 2020 • John Burnett-Larkins

Iowa State University’s Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) welcomes its newest faculty member, Rizia Bardhan. Bardhan has a passion for using nanotechnology to fight diseases using new nanomaterials and imaging-guided techniques. Coinciding with her hire at Iowa State is news that research from her group has been recently published in two scientific journals. … Continue reading Smart imaging for cancer immunotherapies: new CBE professor Bardhan published in two journals

Keeping up in real-time

January 23, 2020 • Emily Zahurones

Associate Professor Simon Laflamme and his team are creating real-time decision making capabilities for high-rate dynamic systems. These systems include advanced weaponry, blast mitigation systems and hypersonic vehicles.

ISU CCEE researcher explores possibility of saving time, money through environmentally-specific road materials

September 25, 2018 • Mitchell LaFrance

This research feature is a part of a series highlighting the work of ISU CCEE faculty. For more information, visit our website, www.ccee.iastate.edu/research/. Also, follow ISU CCEE on social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and LinkedIn (search “Iowa State University Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering” and “ISUConE”). Text-only version available.

Jim Hill retires from CBE after 46 years of research, education and outreach

May 18, 2017 • John Burnett-Larkins

Chemical and Biological Engineering University Professor James (Jim) Hill has announced his retirement, and was honored with a reception hosted by the department. Hill has been part of the CBE faculty since 1971 and served as department chair from 2005-2009. His work as a researcher, educator and advocate for students through the renowned ISU solar … Continue reading Jim Hill retires from CBE after 46 years of research, education and outreach

CBE peer mentors, staff, faculty all honored at Learning Community ceremony

May 10, 2017 • John Burnett-Larkins

A group of CBE students and advisers has been honored for their efforts in the department’s learning communities. They were recognized with the Outstanding Innovation Award for the new transfer student learning community and international student learning community, which were introduced during the fall 2016 semester. The award was presented at the 19th Annual Iowa … Continue reading CBE peer mentors, staff, faculty all honored at Learning Community ceremony

CBE senior Le Denmat tops Engineering Honors Program poster presentation

May 3, 2017 • John Burnett-Larkins

Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering undergraduate and Engineering Honors Program student Catherine Le Denmat has received top honors from the college for her capstone research project presentation. It was selected as best in the program’s recent poster symposium, which involves students from different College of Engineering departments. The award has been given to one … Continue reading CBE senior Le Denmat tops Engineering Honors Program poster presentation

CBE grad students honored with research, teaching awards

April 28, 2017 • John Burnett-Larkins

Four chemical engineering graduate students have been honored with the department’s annual Research Excellence and Teaching Excellence Awards. Jose Miguel Suástegui (Fall 2016) and John Matthiesen (Spring 2017) received awards for effort and results in their respective research projects, while Benjamin Schlichtmann (Fall 2016) and Li Zhe (Spring 2017) were honored for their engagement with … Continue reading CBE grad students honored with research, teaching awards

Before the wrecking ball, memories of “Old Sweeney” have their time

April 19, 2017 • John Burnett-Larkins 7 Comments

While not as iconic as its landmark neighbor the Marston Water Tower, a historic structure that has been part of the College of Engineering landscape for many decades is about to meet its end. Known as “Old Sweeney,” the structure that extends from the southeast corner of the current Sweeney Hall, along with the nearby … Continue reading Before the wrecking ball, memories of “Old Sweeney” have their time

Chemical Engineering alumna Gayle Roberts joins CBE Hall of Fame

April 13, 2017 • John Burnett-Larkins

Gayle A. Roberts, P.E., an Iowa State University Chemical Engineering alumna, was officially inducted into the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Hall of Fame during a banquet April 12. Since 2007 Roberts has been president of Stanley Consultants, a global engineering firm that provides planning, design, consulting, construction and management services to clients around … Continue reading Chemical Engineering alumna Gayle Roberts joins CBE Hall of Fame

CBE’s Balaji Narasimhan named Anson Marston Distinguished Professor

April 13, 2017 • John Burnett-Larkins

Dr. Balaji Narasimhan, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Professor and Vlasta Klima Balloun Chair, has been named Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in Engineering at Iowa State University. The title of Anson Marston Distinguished Professor honors outstanding achievement in advancing engineering science, technology or policy having national and international impact in academics, industry, public service, … Continue reading CBE’s Balaji Narasimhan named Anson Marston Distinguished Professor

Research with CBE’s Mallapragada, Uz featured in science journal

April 10, 2017 • John Burnett-Larkins

Research on nerve regrowth from a group that includes CBE professor Surya Mallapragada and postdoctoral researcher Metin Uz is featured as the front cover story in the scientific journal “Advanced Healthcare Materials.” Read about the project in a story by University News Service here.