Aimar Negrete, a graduate student in the Department of Aerospace Engineering (AerE) at Iowa State University, has been named to the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP).
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Three CBE students awarded NSF Graduate Research fellowships
Three students in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) at Iowa State University have received awards from the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program.
“Engineering” student success: Emily Roberts expands her influence as new Student Government president
Emily Roberts is focused on earning a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering – but her own success is not the only thing on her agenda. She’ll also be working hard to represent her fellow Iowa State undergraduates as the newly-elected president of Iowa State University Student Government.
Rick Rezabek inducted to the Dept. of Aerospace Engineering Hall of Distinguished Alumni
Rick Rezabek, a longtime aerospace engineer in the defense industry and department supporter, has been inducted into the Department of Aerospace Engineering Hall of Distinguished Alumni.
Three students receive the Alexander Lippisch Scholarship
Three students have been named recipients of the Alexander Lippisch Scholarship, a prestigious honor from the Department of Aerospace Engineering.
Partha Sarkar named recipient of Jack E. Cermak Medal
The Jack E. Cermak Medal, one of the most prestigious honors in the field of wind engineering, has been awarded to Department of Aerospace Engineering Professor Partha P. Sarkar.
A voice for space: ISU grad Zach Luppen is SpaceX engineer and now host of launch webcasts
The next time you’re watching a live webcast of a SpaceX rocket launch, you just might be listening to a recent Iowa State Aerospace Engineering (AerE) graduate doing the talking.
Through the blown glass: Iris Top combines engineering and art
Iris Top is a graduate student at Iowa State University studying computer engineering, with a degree focus in secure and reliable computing.
The summer of 2022 marked the end of Top’s term as president of the Gaffer’s Guild, a student organization dedicated to the education and training in the art and science of glassblowing. Members are encouraged to take their learning a step further by working on their own to master specific skills or shapes.
Spaceflight Operations Workshop returns in August – apply now!
Do you have what it takes?
If pushing yourself to master new tasks, employing teamwork and following operational thinking to achieve goals sounds like a great way to end your summer, then you need to apply for the Department of Aerospace Engineering’s 2023 Spaceflight Operations Workshop™.
Samantha Guido is building a one-of-a-kind engineering career piece by piece
When she was a kid, Samantha Guido’s big sister told her that engineering was like building with LEGO: a way to make new things from scratch.
Four Aerospace Engineering graduate students receive award for teaching, research
For the Fall 2022 semester, four graduate students in the Department of Aerospace Engineering have been honored with Teaching Excellence (TEX) and Research Excellence (REX) Awards from Iowa State University’s graduate college. The awards are presented to graduate students who demonstrate excellence in their scientific research or their teaching performance.
Aerospace Engineering chair Alric Rothmayer announces retirement; Sarkar to be interim chair
Department of Aerospace Engineering Vance and Arlene Coffman Endowed Department Chair Alric Rothmayer has announced his retirement from Iowa State University effective the end of the spring 2023 semester. A search for a replacement will begin in the near future. Professor Partha Sarkar will serve as interim chair.
Aerospace Engineering’s Ping He receives Mack 2050 Challenge honor
Department of Aerospace Engineering assistant professor Ping He has been named a Michael and Denise Mack 2050 Challenge Scholar. The program was established to support the Iowa State University College of Engineering’s 2050 vision. It supports one junior faculty member with fellowship funding.
Computer engineering senior gains leadership skills interning at Meta
Computer engineering senior Kalli Lawson spent her summer in Austin, Texas, interning with Meta Platforms, Inc. – the tech giant behind media technologies like Facebook and Instagram.
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.