Professors Balaji Narasimhan and Monica Lamm of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) were recognized during the university’s 2017 Faculty and Staff Awards Ceremony. Narasimhan, Vlasta Klima Balloun Chair, was honored for being named Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in Engineering at Iowa State University, and Lamm was recognized as a recipient of the …Continue reading “CBE’s Narasimhan, Lamm in the spotlight at University Faculty and Staff Awards”
Luke Roling is happy to bring the power of computational analysis to his undergraduate alma mater. And even happier to do so with what was “just a dream job” not many years ago. Roling will begin his first faculty appointment when he becomes an assistant professor in Iowa State’s Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering …Continue reading “From undergrad to faculty member in five years: CBE welcomes new professor Luke Roling”
ISU senior vice president and provost Jonathan Wickert recently published a column in the Des Moines Register providing advice for first-year college students and their parents. Wickert, who also serves as a mechanical engineering professor, writes: “We want you to succeed. While you need to put in the hours and effort, we are there to teach, mentor …Continue reading “ME’s Wickert pens advice column for first-year college students”
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering’s Dr. Surya Mallapragada has been officially recognized as Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in Engineering in the University Awards ceremony. She was presented with a framed certificate by Iowa State University President Steven Leath and Senior Vice President and Provost Jonathan Wickert. The title of distinguished professor honors exemplary …Continue reading “Mallapragada recognized as Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in university ceremony”
On February 25th, Iowa State and the University of Northern Iowa signed an agreement that will allow students to complete a physics degree in three years at the University of Northern Iowa before transferring to Iowa State for two final years to complete an engineering degree. This program, called a “3+2″option, will allow students to graduate …Continue reading “Iowa State, University of Northern Iowa partner on dual degree program”
Dr. Surya Mallapragada has been recognized as the inaugural Carol Vohs Johnson Chair (“Carol’s Chair”) in Chemical and Biological Engineering. Donor Jack R. Johnson and Dr. Mallapragada were joined in a ceremony by Iowa State University Senior Vice President and Provost Jonathan A. Wickert; Sarah Rajala, Dean of the College of Engineering; CBE department faculty …Continue reading “Surya Mallapragada is inaugural “Carol’s Chair” in Chemical and Biological Engineering”
Students in the colleges of engineering and design will soon have the opportunity to work with more hands-on projects in a new Student Innovation Center. The center is a joint project between the two colleges and aims to provide students with a more modern space to work on class and organization projects, such as the …Continue reading “New student innovation center to provide hands-on experience”
Iowa State University recently joined with 10 other public research universities in launching a first-ever project to expand the use of highly successful, innovative programs designed to help more students complete a college education. Formation of the University Innovation Alliance was announced Tuesday, Sept. 16, in Washington, D.C. Iowa State will share best practices in its …Continue reading “Iowa State joins national alliance to help more low-income, first-generation students to graduate”
Numerous possibilities could come as a result of desired relations between India and Iowa, although all developments are currently in preliminary stages. Jonathan Wickert, senior vice president and provost, Mufit Akinc, interim dean of the college of engineering, and Wendy Wintersteen, dean of the college of agriculture and life sciences, represented Iowa State in the …Continue reading “Delegation to India returns to Iowa”
On July 17, 2012, colleagues across the College of Engineering gathered in Marston Hall to wish Jonathan Wickert well on his next endeavor – becoming the next senior vice president and provost at Iowa State. The event, hosted by the college’s department chairs and associate deans, was held to honor the outstanding leadership and service to students, …Continue reading “Engineering college honors Wickert as he moves to Provost office”
Professor Mufit Akinc, a faculty member at Iowa State University since 1981, has been named interim dean of the College of Engineering effective July 30. He succeeds Jonathan Wickert, who will assume the role of senior vice president and provost at Iowa State on the same date. “I am very pleased that Mufit has agreed …Continue reading “Akinc named interim dean of Iowa State University’s College of Engineering”
Jonathan Wickert, dean of the College of Engineering at Iowa State University, has been tapped to become ISU’s next senior vice president and provost. President Steven Leath selected Wickert to become Iowa State’s chief academic officer following a national search. The appointment is subject to approval by the Iowa Board of Regents. Wickert will assume …Continue reading “Wickert named senior vice president and provost at Iowa State”
Caroline Hayes has been named the College of Engineering’s next chair of mechanical engineering. She will also hold the positions of professor of mechanical engineering, and Lynn Gleason Professor of Interdisciplinary Engineering. Her appointment will begin October 1, 2012. Hayes, a native of Pennsylvania, holds bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from Carnegie Mellon University. She …Continue reading “Caroline Hayes named mechanical engineering chair”
In December 2011, Brian Larson began a new role as career services director for the College of Engineering. He replaces Larry Hanneman, who retired last month after 16 years of service. Larson, who was formerly an associate scientist for Iowa State’s Center of Nondestructive Evaluation (CNDE), brings industry experience as well as academic experience to …Continue reading “Larson named career services director”
Last year at this time, I blogged about how high-tech industries are experiencing significant growth, particularly in sectors at the boundaries of traditional engineering disciplines and fields such as biology, medicine, and product design. Coupled with that surge of career opportunities is an approaching demographic crunch in the engineering workforce as more baby boomers retire. …Continue reading “National workforce needs in engineering”
