Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering professor Eric Cochran has been named director of the Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites (CB2), which is based at Iowa State University. He had previously served as the center’s deputy director. CB2 serves as a National Science Foundation (NSF) Industry & University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC), which helps build … Continue reading Professor Eric Cochran named director of Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites
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Semiconductor materials power Panthani to NSF CAREER award
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering assistant professor and Herbert L. Stiles Faculty Fellow Matthew Panthani was awarded the prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Award in April 2019. The Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) honor is one of the most sought-after awards for university-level teacher-scholars who are in the early stages of their careers. … Continue reading Semiconductor materials power Panthani to NSF CAREER award
CBE labs and safety are the priority for returning ISU alumna
Sarah Beckman has returned to Iowa State to join the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering as a laboratory supervisor. Beckman graduated from Iowa State in 1999 with a concurrent B.S. in ceramic engineering and M.S. in materials science and engineering. “I’ve enjoyed being back at Iowa State University,” Beckman says. “The energy of the … Continue reading CBE labs and safety are the priority for returning ISU alumna
Robust microbes – with business potential – is the mission in the Jarboe Research Group
To the average outsider looking in at scientific research it’s easy to think that “science is science.” But in reality, especially in today’s world, scientific researchers need a partnership with something else – a good head for business. “At the university level, it’s one thing to do great science, but to help people, you have … Continue reading Robust microbes – with business potential – is the mission in the Jarboe Research Group
New chapter, same mission for Iowa State’s Center for Biorenewable Chemicals (CBiRC)
There’s one thing Brent Shanks (pictured above) wants you to understand about the future of the Center for Biorenewable Chemicals, better known as CBiRC: “We have no intention of going away. We have a different way of looking at biobased chemical problems and how to address them, and there is a big demand for it.” … Continue reading New chapter, same mission for Iowa State’s Center for Biorenewable Chemicals (CBiRC)
CBE By The Numbers
158 Bachelor’s degrees awarded in 2018 5 Master’s degrees awarded in 2018 10 Ph.D. degrees awarded in 2018 $9.9M in Research Expenditures in 2018 Average funding per faculty member: $469,698 231 undergraduate scholarships worth $465,000 impacting 163 students 7 graduate fellowships worth $120,000 impacting 7 students
Tiny components, big accomplishments for Nanovaccine Institute’s young scientists
The headlines and feature stories have become frequent for the Iowa State University-based Nanovaccine Institute, a multidisciplinary network of scientists devoted to transforming the development and delivery of vaccines and therapeutics that will fight deadly diseases worldwide. Led by Iowa State Chemical and Biological Engineering Anson Marston Distinguished Professor and Vlasta Klima Balloun Faculty Chair … Continue reading Tiny components, big accomplishments for Nanovaccine Institute’s young scientists
CBE’s Grad Seminar Series set to bring top lecturers to ISU
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering’s 2019-20 Graduate Seminar Series has begun, and will again provide a showcase of current chemical engineering research from some of the nation’s leading scientists. The seminars are part of the required curriculum for chemical engineering graduate students, but are open to all Iowa State graduate and undergraduate students, … Continue reading CBE’s Grad Seminar Series set to bring top lecturers to ISU
ISU again bound for nationals in AIChE Chem-E-Car competition
Third place finish in regional sends ISU to national competition for fourth straight year; Martin Asama takes first in research posters For the fourth consecutive year, an Iowa State University team will be taking part in the national Chem-E-Car competition with the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). The Iowa State Department of Chemical and … Continue reading ISU again bound for nationals in AIChE Chem-E-Car competition
CBE’s “Perfect Pitch” top research presenters are awarded
For the second consecutive year the clock and research presentations shared the spotlight for graduate students in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, in the Perfect Pitch competition. All chemical engineering graduate students who have completed their preliminary oral exams for their degrees presented their research projects to students, faculty and staff under a … Continue reading CBE’s “Perfect Pitch” top research presenters are awarded
Undergrad Brandon Vance will display research to Congress in Washington, D.C.
CBE major and Iowa Space Grant Consortium fellow researches creation of fuel for Mars missions Like many other middle school students, Brandon Vance went on a class trip to Washington, D.C. Now, as an undergraduate university researcher, he will be headed back to the nation’s capital with a spot in the prestigious Posters on The … Continue reading Undergrad Brandon Vance will display research to Congress in Washington, D.C.
Adding polymer will boost rubber use in pavement: Research led by CBE grad student
The ecological practice of using ground tire rubber (GTR) in paving products is not new. But the technique of adding a polymer to the mix to address a problem is – and it is yielding some promising results, as demonstrated in a just-published research paper authored by four researchers in Iowa State’s College of Engineering … Continue reading Adding polymer will boost rubber use in pavement: Research led by CBE grad student
Research spotlight set for spring semester CBE Grad Seminar Series
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) is pleased to announce the new lineup of guest presenters for spring semester in its Graduate Seminar Series. Noted researchers and educators from institutions around the nation, including Iowa State, will make their way to Sweeney Hall throughout the semester to share their expertise in a variety … Continue reading Research spotlight set for spring semester CBE Grad Seminar Series
ChemE grad student Nelson tops in ISU 3-Minute Thesis® competition
Chemical engineering graduate student Rainie Nelson has taken first place in Iowa State’s final round of the 3-Minute Thesis (3MT)® competition, coordinated by the university’s Graduate College. Presenting “Shining a Light: The Power of Perovskites” with the three-minute clock ticking, Nelson garnered the highest score from a panel of judges rating presentations from eight ISU … Continue reading ChemE grad student Nelson tops in ISU 3-Minute Thesis® competition
Chemical and Biological Engineering News
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- Mya O’Connell: Outstanding senior in chemical engineering December 12, 2023