Engineering News

James E. Alleman has been appointed chair of the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering effective August 15. He will spend fall semester teaching and doing research in Greece as a Fulbright Scholar. Alleman, an engineering faculty member at Purdue University since 1982, is widely known for his research in wastewater treatment and has been awarded more than $6 million in research grants. Press Release

Ramesh Kanwar, ABE professor and chair, has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE). Only about two percent of active ASAE members are named Fellows. Press Release

Atul Kelkar, ME professor, has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) International. Fewer than two percent of ASME’s 120,000 members are named Fellows. Press Release

A commencement ceremony for all graduates, including MS and PhD candidates, will be held at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, August 6, at Hilton Coliseum. Individual college ceremonies and convocations are not held during the summer. Michael G. Gartner, a lifelong journalist, principal owner of the Iowa Cubs, and president of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, will give the commencement address.

Adhesive-backed calendars (1.2”x14”) suitable for sticking to a computer monitor are available in 210 Marston. The calendars are for July 2005 to June 2006.

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	New CCEE chair appointed James E. Alleman has been appointed chair of the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering effective August 15. He will spend fall semester teaching and doing research in Greece as a Fulbright Scholar. Alleman, an engineering faculty member at Purdue University since 1982, is widely known for his research in wastewater treatment and has been awarded more than $6 million in research grants. Press Release Kanwar and Kelkar named Fellows Ramesh Kanwar, ABE professor and chair, has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE). Only about two percent of active ASAE members are named Fellows. Press Release Atul Kelkar, ME professor, has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) International. Fewer than two percent of ASME’s 120,000 members are named Fellows. Press Release Summer 2005 commencement ceremony A commencement ceremony for all graduates, including MS and PhD candidates, will be held at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, August 6, at Hilton Coliseum. Individual college ceremonies and convocations are not held during the summer. Michael G. Gartner, a lifelong journalist, principal owner of the Iowa Cubs, and president of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, will give the commencement address. Calendars for your monitor! Adhesive-backed calendars (1.2”x14”) suitable for sticking to a computer monitor are available in 210 Marston. The calendars are for July 2005 to June 2006. E-News E-News is distributed by Engineering Communications and Marketing. If you have questions or news items to suggest, please contact Mary Jo Glanville at mglanvil@iastate.edu or call 4-8787.		Congratulations Team PrISUm! Team PrISUm took third place in the stock class for its best finish ever in the North American Solar Challenge. The team also won a sportsmanship award and a safety award for helping to extinguish a fire in the Northwestern car. In addition, Ryan Ellis, one of the two Iowa State drivers, won an individual award for his spirit and friendliness. For first-hand observations and best/worst of the race, visit Brian Scrimager’s eblog. Student chapter takes first place! The Iowa State student chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) has been named the 2004–2005 Outstanding AGC Student Chapter by the AGC Construction Education Committee. The award is based on levels of activity and participation of the student chapters, with a particular emphasis on outreach activities to communities and schools. Judging is based on a numerical grading system, and Iowa State came out the clear winner, according to Barbara L. Hickman, director of AGC Management Advancement Programs. Mark your calendars! The College of Engineering fall convocation will be Wednesday, August 24, at 3:10 p.m. in Howe Hall auditorium. Join Dean Mark J. Kushner for his “State of the College” address, hear updates from Diane Rover and Loren Zachary, and help honor recipients of this year’s college awards. Treats and beverages will be served following the program. Going, going, gone! Sign up now for the College of Engineering Tailgate on September 10, when the Cyclones take on in-state rival Iowa. Our tickets for the game have sold out, but you can still join us for the tailgate from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside the southeast corner of Cyclone Stadium. The tailgate ($20/ticket) includes a full barbecue buffet and beverages. RSVP by Friday, September 2. Contact Kristin Littlejohn for more information.