Shechtman accepts Nobel Prize

Dan Shechtman, materials science and engineering professor and Ames Lab research scientist, accepted the Nobel Prize in Chemistry on December 10, 2011. The college has posted links to interviews and photos from the event, and will add an archived video of the ceremony when it becomes available.

An end-to-end approach to advancing wind energy

The College of Engineering's Wind Energy Initiative is developing a multifaceted, yet well constructed, plan to help expand the viability of wind energy in the US energy portfolio. (WEI story)

Alleman selected as ASCE Fellow

With 40 years of experience in environmental engineering, James Alleman has been given one of the highest recognitions a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) can receive. Alleman, a civil, construction, and environmental engineering professor, was among the five percent of distinguished ASCE members named as Fellows this fall. (Alleman release)

Engineering professors honored during medallion ceremonies

Two professors recently received medallions to commemorate their holding named professorships. David White holds the Richard L. Handy Professorship and Steve Mickelson the Charles R. and Jane F. Olsen Professorship in Engineering.
(Medallion ceremony story)

Student marshal and outstanding seniors named for fall commencement

Kyle Debelak, senior in materials engineering, has been named the College of Engineering student marshal for the fall 2011 commencement ceremonies scheduled for December 17. He will be accompanied by Steve Martin, Distinguished Professor of materials science and engineering. (Student marshal/outstanding seniors release)

Brown discovers NAS report is based off ISU research

When Robert Brown was perusing a recent National Academies of Sciences' report on U.S. biofuels policy, his attention was drawn to the economic analysis. As he read on, Brown realized that this part of the report was heavily influenced by studies performed at Iowa State. (NAS/Brown story)

Engineering students awarded NASA grant for satellite proposal

Christopher Reis, senior in electrical engineering, and a team of undergraduate and graduate students from across the engineering college, recently won a $4,000 grant from NASA to build a nanosatellite, or a satellite with a 1kg maximum mass, called CySat. (NASA grant release)

METaL lab develops multiple ways to experience virtual reality

Iowa State's METaL virtual reality facility is designed to be a versatile, everyday research tool. It will be used to study and develop 3-D visual display technology, audio effects, and force feedback. It will also make virtual reality more accessible on campus. (METaL release)

Iowa State AGC named U.S.'s most outstanding student chapter

Completing more than 4,400 hours of community service during the 2010-11 academic year, the Iowa State University Associated General Contractors (AGC) student chapter was awarded first place in the 2011 AGC of America Outstanding Student Chapter Contest. (AGC release)

News and media spotlights

Iowa State engineers study how hills, nearby turbines affect wind energy production – December 13

Twenty-two students take oath to be responsible engineers – December 12

Jacobson awarded for contributions to information security education – December 9

Hebert published in world’s top physical sciences journal, again – December 9

Hartmann selected as assistant mentor for national educator workshop – December 8

Mechanical engineering students show off work at design expo – December 7

Get to know...Matt Hillis – December 4

Christianson featured in Diversity/Careers magazine – November 23

Jahren receives ASCE publications award – November 17