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CBE’s Mallapragada to expand ISU support with Office of the Vice President for Research

June 26, 2017 John Burnett-Larkins

Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) faculty member Surya Mallapragada will be sharing her significant research expertise in a new opportunity with Iowa State’s Office of the Vice President for Research. Mallapragada, Anson Marston Distinguished Professor and Carol Vohs Johnson Chair (“Carol’s Chair”) in Chemical and Biological Engineering, will join that office as a … Continue reading CBE’s Mallapragada to expand ISU support with Office of the Vice President for Research

ME research featured on CGTN-America

June 19, 2017 Nick Fetty

CBE’s BioMaP summer program kicks off with nine undergrad researchers

June 6, 2017 John Burnett-Larkins

Nine undergraduate students from around the nation are settling in to their summer home at Iowa State with the BioMaP REU program. Hosted annually by the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) with funding from the National Science Foundation, the Biological Materials and Processes Research Experience for Undergraduates (BioMaP REU) provides mentored research. Each … Continue reading CBE’s BioMaP summer program kicks off with nine undergrad researchers

Hola, Oviedo! CBE undergrads settle in for their Spanish study abroad experience

May 23, 2017 John Burnett-Larkins

The “Iberian adventure” for 11 CBE undergraduates is now underway at the Universidad de Oviedo in northern Spain. They have kicked off this summer’s round of the annual study abroad program there involving students from Iowa State and the University of Wisconsin. The long-running program allows undergrads to work under the guidance of Universidad de … Continue reading Hola, Oviedo! CBE undergrads settle in for their Spanish study abroad experience

Jim Hill retires from CBE after 46 years of research, education and outreach

May 18, 2017 John Burnett-Larkins

Chemical and Biological Engineering University Professor James (Jim) Hill has announced his retirement, and was honored with a reception hosted by the department. Hill has been part of the CBE faculty since 1971 and served as department chair from 2005-2009. His work as a researcher, educator and advocate for students through the renowned ISU solar … Continue reading Jim Hill retires from CBE after 46 years of research, education and outreach

CBE senior Le Denmat tops Engineering Honors Program poster presentation

May 3, 2017 John Burnett-Larkins

Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering undergraduate and Engineering Honors Program student Catherine Le Denmat has received top honors from the college for her capstone research project presentation. It was selected as best in the program’s recent poster symposium, which involves students from different College of Engineering departments. The award has been given to one … Continue reading CBE senior Le Denmat tops Engineering Honors Program poster presentation

CBE grad students honored with research, teaching awards

April 28, 2017 John Burnett-Larkins

Four chemical engineering graduate students have been honored with the department’s annual Research Excellence and Teaching Excellence Awards. Jose Miguel Suástegui (Fall 2016) and John Matthiesen (Spring 2017) received awards for effort and results in their respective research projects, while Benjamin Schlichtmann (Fall 2016) and Li Zhe (Spring 2017) were honored for their engagement with … Continue reading CBE grad students honored with research, teaching awards

Levitas and Feng suggest new approach for high pressure research

April 26, 2017 Clay Paciorek

Valery Levitas, Schafer Professor and faculty member of aerospace engineering and mechanical engineering as well as faculty scientist at Ames Laboratory, and his postdoctoral researcher Biao Feng (currently, at Los Alamos National Laboratory) suggest a new approach for increasing the highest achievable pressure for scientific research. Currently, the highest possible static pressure is produced by … Continue reading Levitas and Feng suggest new approach for high pressure research

Alumnus receives Presidential Early Career Award for Scientist and Engineers

April 18, 2017 Emily Boyd

Randy Ewoldt gives credit to ISU mentors for encouragement to pursue research By Haley Brase Randy Ewoldt recalls his great interest in physics and math while he was in high school – and that was one reason why multiple friends’ parents suggested he consider going into the engineering field. Randy did indeed follow this advice … Continue reading Alumnus receives Presidential Early Career Award for Scientist and Engineers

CBE’s Balaji Narasimhan named Anson Marston Distinguished Professor

April 13, 2017 John Burnett-Larkins

Dr. Balaji Narasimhan, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Professor and Vlasta Klima Balloun Chair, has been named Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in Engineering at Iowa State University. The title of Anson Marston Distinguished Professor honors outstanding achievement in advancing engineering science, technology or policy having national and international impact in academics, industry, public service, … Continue reading CBE’s Balaji Narasimhan named Anson Marston Distinguished Professor

Iowa State researchers use graphene, electricity to change stem cells for nerve regrowth

April 11, 2017 Nick Fetty

Research with CBE’s Mallapragada, Uz featured in science journal

April 10, 2017 John Burnett-Larkins

Research on nerve regrowth from a group that includes CBE professor Surya Mallapragada and postdoctoral researcher Metin Uz is featured as the front cover story in the scientific journal “Advanced Healthcare Materials.” Read about the project in a story by University News Service here.