The College of Engineering’s announcement in October that Dr. Gary Mirka has been promoted to the position of associate dean for undergraduate and graduate education capped a period of administrative changes that began last spring. Mirka, currently the John Ryder Professor and Department Chair of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering, moves into the associate dean’s …Continue reading “College’s cabinet in place”
With Iowa State University undergraduate and graduate student enrollment soaring at a record of 28,682 students this year, it’s little surprise that enrollment in the College of Engineering has surpassed last year’s numbers, which were at a 25-year high. Still, there are underlying reasons why undergraduate enrollment increased this fall by 418 students and graduate …Continue reading “Enrollment on a roll”
From opening to close, the month of October brought a rush of activity to the College of Engineering and across campus. Family Weekend (October 1–2) hinted of the flurry to come as the college’s tailgating tents overflowed with guests—and a big win over Texas Tech didn’t hurt, either. What followed was a series of events …Continue reading “October roundup”
While on travel in California, I drove past a car dealership with signage advertising a solar powered station for recharging the batteries of electric cars. Parked in the dealer’s lot was a trailer unit that evidently could be moved from location to location and contained the recharging equipment. The trailer held a large flat panel …Continue reading “Sustainable expectations”
A proposal to more effectively apply technology in rural India has resulted in Colton Kennedy, a junior in mechanical engineering, being awarded the Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship.
The Iowa State University College of Engineering has named Gary Mirka the college’s associate dean for undergraduate and graduate education, effective January 3, 2011. Mirka, the John Ryder Professor and Department Chair of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering (IMSE), has been at Iowa State since 2007. Mirka will oversee student services, which includes undergraduate recruiting, …Continue reading “Engineering college appoints Mirka associate dean for education”
Recently, a colleague and I were speaking about the “Iowa State experience” and why practical knowledge and leadership opportunities are such an important part of our institutional identity. What he said about Iowa State’s tradition of student engagement reflects what I see every day: that with more than 800 student clubs and organizations, a strong …Continue reading “The engineering experience”
Samuel “Sam” Kruger, 20, of Sibley, a sophomore in civil engineering at Iowa State University, died Friday night, Oct. 8, due to injuries sustained in an auto accident in O’Brien County. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in George, Iowa. Visitation is from 2 to 8 …Continue reading “Memorial services set for Sam Kruger”
Jonathan Brown, an Iowa State student who was struck by a vehicle approximately one-half mile from Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 2, died Thursday morning, Oct. 7. Brown was a junior in computer engineering. “On behalf of the university community,” ISU President Geoffroy said, “I wish to express our deepest sympathy to Jonathan Brown’s …Continue reading “Student dies after car/pedestrian accident”
When the US Department of Labor predicts that technology careers—including engineering—are among the fastest growing, the news doesn’t seem surprising. Even in today’s economy, engineering jobs figure prominently in the national top-ten lists of career choices. And the College of Engineering’s success rate in placing graduates has remained excellent. Two items caught my eye in …Continue reading “Face-to-face with tech job growth”
In both undergraduate and graduate enrollment, the College of Engineering has surpassed last year’s numbers and moved to more than 6,500 total students. Those totals contributed to a record university enrollment of 28,682. Undergraduate enrollment in the college stands at 5,448, which is an increase of 418 students over 2009. Graduate enrollment increased 73 students …Continue reading “Surge in engineering enrollment contributes to university records”
Iowa State University’s College of Engineering has received a gift commitment of $700,000 from Mike and Jean Steffenson of Davenport, Iowa. The Iowa State graduates have established funds for a variety of uses within the College of Engineering including the Steffenson Professorship in Chemical Engineering. The couple will provide $125,000 over the next five years …Continue reading “Gift creates Steffenson Professorship, engineering scholarships”
An important change in the differential tuition policy is making financial planning simpler for all engineering students at Iowa State University and even resulting in a one-time scholarship for some of them. Beginning in the fall 2010 semester, engineering students entering the university directly from high school will receive a four-semester exemption from differential tuition; …Continue reading “College simplifies differential tuition policy, offers scholarships”
While official enrollment numbers for the fall semester won’t be in until after Labor Day, the numbers from summer orientation point to yet another year of growth in the College of Engineering. Attendance at orientation in June was up 6 percent from the previous year. A total of 1,269 students attended, which exceeded the numbers …Continue reading “College welcomes students to campus as enrollment trends upward”
Mufit Akinc, professor of materials science and engineering, has been named as the College of Engineering’s professor-in-charge of international engagement. “Professor Akinc’s leadership role will be directed at educating students about the global nature of the engineering business enterprise,” said Jonathan Wickert, dean of the college. “The college will benefit greatly from his extensive experience …Continue reading “College appoints Akinc to leadership role for international programs”
