Iowa State University civil engineering senior Ryan Francois, as well as construction engineering seniors Jace Christensen and Michael Donlin, attended the Emerging Creatives Student Conference Jan. 30-Feb. 1. The conference was held at Stanford University and was sponsored by the Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities (a2ru). About 110 students from 30 U.S. research …Continue reading “Iowa State engineering students promote collaboration, innovation at Emerging Creatives conference”
Jeramy Ashlock, assistant professor of civil, construction and environmental engineering, aims to improve the accuracy of geophysical soil profiling for seismic design and analysis. The U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program recently awarded Ashlock a $64,426 grant for the project, “Seismic Profiling by Multi-Mode Rayleigh Waves.” Ashlock and geotechnical engineering doctoral student Shibin Lin …Continue reading “Ashlock receives USGS grant to improve geophysical soil testing”
Marston Hall has served as the home of our College of Engineering for more than a century. With its majestic limestone facade and grand rotunda, Marston Hall has long symbolized the distinguished reputation of our world-class college. When I arrived at Iowa State just about one year ago, I quickly learned the history of my …Continue reading “Marston Hall renovation: Moving forward while preserving the past”
Data breaches like the one Target faced this holiday shopping season are a constant concern in the information assurance field. Doug Jacobson, University Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and director of the Iowa State University Information Assurance Center, says cybersecurity is increasingly crucial as more data is stored digitally. “Hackers are getting more sophisticated …Continue reading “Information assurance coursework-only master’s program offers flexibility in growing field”
On Jan. 13 Iowa State University Institute for Transportation (InTrans) researchers received the 2013 Transportation Research Board (TRB) Geology and Properties of Earth Materials Section Best Paper Award. Researchers include Richard L. Handy Associate Professor David White (MSCE’99, PhDCE’00), geotechnical engineering doctoral student Peter Becker, clinician Pavana Vennapusa (MSCE’04, PhDCE’08), Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa …Continue reading “InTrans team awarded TRB Best Paper in Geology”
Iowa State University graduates in civil, construction and environmental engineering should see higher-than-average increases in job opportunities for the next decade. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its most recent Occupational Outlook Handbook, which says that construction management, civil engineering and environmental engineering job opportunities combined should increase by 140,000, or 17.3 percent, by …Continue reading “Civil, construction, environmental engineering job rates higher than all-occupation rate”
In October 2013, I took a 15-day trip to five cities, three countries and six hotels. While it was somewhat exhausting, it was also very productive in our efforts to build partnerships with international universities and students. I started the trip with Daji Qiao, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, attending the International Graduate …Continue reading “Guest post: International engagement spends valuable time in East Asia”
Scott Sevcik, a 2002 aerospace engineering alumnus, has had to make some unique choices throughout his life. Sometimes the decisions were lighthearted and fun. Like during Sevcik’s senior design presentation, when he and his teammates served a cake (baked at 3 a.m. that morning while they were finishing their project) in the shape of an …Continue reading “AerE alumnus stays connected to passion for commerical space industry while advancing in career”
Dan Voss, senior in materials engineering from Atkins, Iowa, will serve as Iowa State’s College of Engineering student marshal during the fall 2013 commencement ceremony held Dec. 21. He will be accompanied by Clint Stephens, scholar in residence for leadership education, as he leads the engineering class into the ceremony. Voss will graduate with an …Continue reading “CoE student marshal, outstanding seniors named for fall 2013 commencement”
For Brian Roper, being accountable for the design and construction of more than $2 billion in major highway projects is simply part of the job. It’s an assignment he takes very seriously, but it’s not something that intimidates him. In fact, he says he’s right where he wants to be—in the middle of projects that …Continue reading “Civil engineering alumnus manages megaproject for Wisconsin Department of Transportation”
Andrea Klocke, academic advisor in materials science and engineering, received the 2013-2014 Academic Advising Impact award, given by the University Academic Advising Committee. The award recognizes faculty or professional staff who have continued to demonstrate outstanding performance in advising Iowa State University undergraduate students throughout their professional career. Devna Popejoy-Sheriff, academic advisor in industrial and manufacturing systems …Continue reading “Klocke honored with Academic Advising Impact award”
Written by William Ellingson (BSAerE’62) with input from Neil Woodley (BSEE’61 and MSEE’65) Most of us witnessed the 2013 floods that devastated Colorado by watching TV news. However, one Iowa State engineering alumnus was a first-hand observer and also one of the first responders. Neil Woodley, BSEE’61 and MSEE’65, is a full-time resident of Estes …Continue reading “Iowa State electrical engineering grad helps get power back to Estes Park”
Maybe it is because of his last name or his long history in the energy industry, but Tom Wind (BSEE’74) is bullish on the future of wind energy in Iowa. “Wind power is on a path to reach 20 percent of the U.S. energy needs by 2030 — in Iowa, it already is at 25 percent,” …Continue reading “EE alumnus sees job opportunities ahead in wind, renewable energies”
The College of Engineering has many audiences – groups of people to whom we target various types of information, stay connected, receive feedback and collaborate. Examples include prospective students, current students, parents, alumni, donors, staff, faculty and industry. Each of these audiences play a vital role in the success of our college. We just held …Continue reading “Industry is a vital audience for our college – why does it matter?”
A Dutch bio-engineer says his lab-produced fungus could someday be used to save the lives of hungry people in the developing world. But first, it might need some extra Rooster Sauce to make it go down easier. “It has a very strong taste, a bitter aftertaste,” says Hans van Leeuwen, a professor at Iowa State …Continue reading “Freaky fungus could help feed the world”
