Tag: Materials Science and Engineering
Iowa State alumnus Dan Voss awarded teaching fellowship
Teaching high school science is usually not a career recent engineering graduates pursue. But for Iowa State alumnus Dan Voss, teaching and engineering has been a perfect fit. Voss was recently named a member of the 2016 cohort of Teaching Fellows by the Knowles Science Teaching Foundation. “I have found that my engineering experience has …Continue reading “Iowa State alumnus Dan Voss awarded teaching fellowship”
Shaw awarded SPIE Optics and Photonics Education Scholarship
Santosh Shaw, a PhD student in materials science and engineering, was recently awarded a 2016 Optics and Photonics Education Scholarship by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics. Shaw was recognized for his potential contributions to the field of optics, photonics, or other light-based science. Working with MSE Assistant Professor Ludovico Cademartiri, Shaw’s research …Continue reading “Shaw awarded SPIE Optics and Photonics Education Scholarship”
Materials engineering graduates branch out for new studies and new locations
This weekend during commencement, an anticipated 3,823 undergraduates will join the ranks of Iowa State alumni. For two materials engineering students, the education and experiences they acquired here at Iowa State will propel them forward into new adventures as Ph.D. students. Jake Sporrer will head to the University of California-Berkeley to pursue a Ph.D. in …Continue reading “Materials engineering graduates branch out for new studies and new locations”
German student finds new research avenues and experiences at Iowa State
What brings a student all the way to Ames, Iowa from Münster, Germany? For Johannes Betz, it was the promise of expanding his battery research and achieving his goals of creating a sustainable future. Pursuing a master’s degree, Betz knew he wanted to expand his studies and go abroad. He reached out to his professors …Continue reading “German student finds new research avenues and experiences at Iowa State”
Cademartiri’s research featured in Advanced Materials
Research by MSE Assistant Professor Ludovico Cademartiri and his team was published online on March 23, 2016 in Advanced Materials. The paper, titled “Thermal Processing of Silicones for Green, Scalable, and Healable Superhydrophobic Coatings,” was co-authored by Ph.D. students Xinchun Tian, Santosh Shaw, and Kara Lind. The group found that silicones can become water-repellant after …Continue reading “Cademartiri’s research featured in Advanced Materials”
E-Week: Celebrating the engineering community
A tradition that began in 1965, Engineers Week (E-Week) is a staple event within the College of Engineering, continuing to grow each year. E-Week is a student
organization that serves to celebrate the engineering field, the College of Engineering and its students, faculty, and staff. E-Week hopes to provide a way for students to build relationships with other students, faculty and alumni as well as network and increase professional development.
Anderson named to National Academy of Inventors
Story originally published by The Ames Laboratory AMES, IA – U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory senior metallurgist and Iowa State University adjunct professor in materials science and engineering Iver Anderson has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). The NAI Fellows Selection Committee credited Anderson for demonstrating a “highly prolific …Continue reading “Anderson named to National Academy of Inventors”
Get schooled in rare-earth metals
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Critical Materials Institute and Iowa State University are offering a unique educational opportunity to get an in-depth overview of the rare-earth metals in a senior and graduate level course offered online spring semester 2016.
Impactful women at ISU honored in Catt Center calendar
The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics has awarded 12 women at Iowa State with a spot in the 10th annual Women Impacting ISU calendar.
Flipped classroom video pre-lab project comes to MSE department
Facing overcrowded labs and enrollment growth, Larry Genalo and Michelle Grawe knew something needed to change. The overcrowding led to an “overlapping of sections and multiple classes using the same space at the same time,” said Grawe, the teaching laboratory coordinator for materials science and engineering. “It was hard to manage, and not as safe …Continue reading “Flipped classroom video pre-lab project comes to MSE department”
Materials Science and Engineering Professor Emeritus Thomas McGee celebrates 90th birthday
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering gathered to celebrate a milestone birthday for Professor Emeritus Dr. Thomas McGee. McGee celebrated his 90th birthday June 9, 2015 with a reception attended by friends and colleagues. McGee has been a presence at Iowa State for nearly 70 years. He earned two bachelor’s degrees, one in Ceramic …Continue reading “Materials Science and Engineering Professor Emeritus Thomas McGee celebrates 90th birthday”
Distinguished Awards Celebration is April 17
The ISU Alumni Association and the ISU Foundation will honor 10 individuals and one company with the university’s highest awards during the annual Distinguished Awards Celebration on April 17 (1:30 p.m., Great Hall, Memorial Union). All are invited to attend. Awards are given each spring to alumni and friends of Iowa State. The 2015 award …Continue reading “Distinguished Awards Celebration is April 17”
Three MSE alumni receive NSF Research Fellowships
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) honored three Iowa State College of Engineering alumni this year. The respected program recognizes people who have shown the potential to be future leaders in their fields. Alex Bruce, Mandi (Caudle) Buffon and Lisa Rueschhoff each earned their bachelor’s degrees in materials engineering from Iowa …Continue reading “Three MSE alumni receive NSF Research Fellowships”
Students showcase work at research symposium
Dozens of College of Engineering students gave detailed presentations at a symposium on April 15, on topics ranging from “bio-rubber” made from vegetable oils to preventing ice formation on paved surfaces. The Symposium on Undergraduate Research & Creative Expression allows students in all colleges to share their research with peers, mentors and other members of …Continue reading “Students showcase work at research symposium”