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Nuclear engineering minor established
To help meet the increasing demand for engineers trained in nuclear energy, the College of Engineering has established a nuclear engineering minor. The goal is to offer students from a broad spectrum of engineering disciplines the opportunity to gain an understanding of nuclear science and how it affects the world. Greg Maxwell, ME associate professor, is coordinator of the minor. Engineering undergraduates can sign up for the minor now and begin taking classes in the spring. Through the Big 12 Engineering Consortium, an organization created to increase the accessibility of engineering courses in high-demand areas, several of the minor’s courses are taught online from schools such as Kansas State University, Texas A&M University, and the University of Texas. (News release)
Homecoming breakfast is October 24
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to join the college in honoring the alumni who will receive College of Engineering awards at the 2008 Iowa State University Alumni Association (ISUAA) Honors and Awards Ceremony on Friday, October 24. A buffet breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Howe Hall atrium with a program at 9 a.m. The honorees are Subra Suresh, MSME’79, recipient of the Anson Marston Medal; and James H. Tracey, BSEE’60/MSEE’61/PhDEE’64, Eiichi Watanabe, MSCE’68/ PhDCE’69, and Daniel H. Yoder, BSChE’80, recipients of the Professional Achievement Citation in Engineering.
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Suresh is the dean of engineering and Ford Professor of Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is recognized internationally for his contributions to the areas of materials science, mechanical engineering, nanotechnology, and cell and molecular mechanics research in the context of human diseases. |
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Tracey has served as dean of engineering at three universities and is known worldwide for his contributions to computer design. His 1964 dissertation research became known as Tracey’s Theorem and has led to a method for predicting the effect of nuclear radiation on computer logic, which is crucial for national security.
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Watanabe is professor emeritus at Kyoto University and the chairperson of the board of directors at the Regional Planning Institute in Osaka, Japan. A member of the European Academy of Sciences, Watanabe has authored more than 450 scientific publications and 30 books.
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Yoder has been continuously employed by Shell Oil Company or its affiliate, Motiva Enterprises, since 1980. In 2008, he was appointed as production manager for Deer Park Chemicals, Shell’s largest U.S. chemical manufacturing plant.
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Several other engineering alumni will receive ISUAA awards. Roy W. Uelner, BSIE’57, and his wife, Sandra, will receive the Alumni Medal in recognition of their lifetime dedication to providing inspirational service to their community and Iowa State. Christopher D. Bloomquist, BSCpE’01, and Olivia L. Truckenmiller Bloomquist, BSAerE’00, will receive the James A. Hopson Volunteer Award
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for their leadership of the Iowa State University Alumni Association Club of Seattle, Washington.
All of the awards will be presented at the ISUAA Homecoming ’08 Honors and Awards Ceremony on Friday afternoon. The ceremony, which is free and open to the public, begins at 1:30 p.m. in the Scheman Building.
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Bioengineering minor coursework to begin in spring
The College of Engineering will offer the first course of a new bioengineering minor in the spring. The minor, which is open to all undergraduate engineering majors, is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide students with more career options as engineers increasingly seek to solve biological problems. Specializations in bioinformatics and systems biology, biomaterials, biomechanics, biomicro systems, biobased products, and bioprocessing are offered. Peter Reilly, Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in Engineering and professor of chemical and biological engineering, is program director. He chairs the Bioengineering Minor Supervisory Committee, provides leadership for curriculum development, and oversees implementation of the program. Maneesha Aluru, an associate scientist in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is program coordinator. (News release)
ECpE centennial history book available
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has published a 112-page centennial history book. The book includes pictures and information dating back to 1909. Copies are available in 2215 Coover with a minimum donation of $30 payable to the Iowa State University Foundation. (More information and printable order form)
Fall Fun Festival is October 26
The Iowa State University student chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) will hold its annual Fall Fun Festival on Sunday, October 26, 2-4 p.m. on the second floor of Pearson Hall. Twelve student engineering clubs will help host this event featuring games and activities that are appropriate for children through fifth grade. Admission is free, but please bring a canned food item for SWE’s fall food drive. For more information, call 4-0678.
The Time is Now!
Iowa State University is working toward a $287,000 goal for the 2008 United Way of Story County campaign. Thanks to all of you who have given to this campaign. If you haven’t yet submitted your pledge, the deadline is Friday, October 17. Please consider that each of us is capable of making a difference in the life of a neighbor, friend, or resident in need in Story County. Visit the ISU United Way Web site to learn more about how it impacts our community and to view progress toward our United Way goal.
Mark your calendars!
October 16--The Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Speaker Series, “Environmental Impacts of Ethanol Production: The Good, the Bad, and the Alternatives,” by Felicia Wu, 8 p.m., Memorial Union Gallery
October 24--College of Engineering Homecoming Breakfast, 8:30 a.m., Howe Hall atrium
October 27--Fall Presidential Lecture, "Why Are We Producing Biofuels?" Robert C. Brown, 8 p.m., Memorial Union Sun Room
October 31--The Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Speaker Series, “Centering the Human in Virtual and Augmented Reality: The Role of Psychophysics,” presented by Roberta Klatzky, noon, Howe Hall, Alliant Energy-Lee Liu Auditorium
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