Author: John Burnett-Larkins

For Iowa State chemical and biological engineering professor Derrick Rollins, a diagnosis of type II diabetes was a life-changing experience – but in one way you might not expect. In addition to the customary lifestyle changes that go along with such a diagnosis, Rollins has used his personal situation to launch a major research project … Continue reading Making smart phones a tool for diabetics: CBE’s Rollins is working to make it happen

¡La exploración de la ingeniería química en España! (Exploring chemical engineering in Spain!) That’s exactly what the participants in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering’s Oviedo, Spain Summer Lab Program have been doing for the past five weeks. The long-running program, held in conjunction with the University of Oviedo and the University of Wisconsin, … Continue reading From “hola” to “adios,” it’s a memorable experience for CBE’s Oviedo, Spain summer lab group

Students enrolled in the College of Engineering APEXE program have kicked off their summer of transition to Iowa State and are spending time in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE). The Academic Program for EXcellence for Engineers (APEXE) is an intensive eight-week summer bridge program designed to increase the success rate of incoming … Continue reading Incoming freshmen check out CBE as part of transition program

Undergrad scholarship recipients saluted at Awards Banquet! Congratulations! Undergraduates, graduate students, student organizations and more were in the spotlight in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Awards Banquet at the Scheman Center. A full album of photos from the event is available on the CBE Flickr page here.

A large contingent of chemical and biological engineering undergraduate students represented Iowa State University in the annual American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Midwest Regional Conference – with some strong results achieved in competitions. More than 30 members of the Iowa State AIChE chapter took part in the conference at Kansas State University, which saw … Continue reading ISU CBE students shine in competitions at regional conference

Congratulations, graduates! See reception photos at facebook.com/IowaStateCBE/

Dr. Brent Shanks of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering has been named the inaugural Mike & Jean Steffenson Chair. Shanks, who is also Anson Marston Distinguished Professor and Director of the NSF Engineering Research Center for Biorenewable Chemicals (CBiRC), was joined in a medallion ceremony by donors Mike and Jean Steffenson, Iowa State … Continue reading

Chemical and Biological Engineering professor Dr. Wenzhen Li has been recognized as the department’s inaugural Richard C. Seagrave Associate Professor. Dr. Li was joined in the ceremony by many individuals, including Donors Randy and Mary Jane Hagenson, honoree Richard (“Dick”) Seagrave, Iowa State University Senior Vice President and Provost Jonathan A. Wickert, Dean of the … Continue reading Wenzhen Li honored as inaugural CBE Seagrave Professor

Two alumni of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering were honored by the department and by the Iowa State University College of Engineering during Homecoming week. Dr. Mary Jane Hagenson and Robert (Bob) Lane received the Marston Medal and Professional Achievement Citation in Engineering (PACE) award, respectively at the Iowa State University Alumni Association’s … Continue reading Hagenson, Lane honored by CBE, College of Engineering

Dr. Surya Mallapragada has been recognized as the inaugural Carol Vohs Johnson Chair (“Carol’s Chair”) in Chemical and Biological Engineering. Donor Jack R. Johnson and Dr. Mallapragada were joined in a ceremony by Iowa State University Senior Vice President and Provost Jonathan A. Wickert; Sarah Rajala, Dean of the College of Engineering; CBE department faculty … Continue reading Surya Mallapragada is inaugural “Carol’s Chair” in Chemical and Biological Engineering