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Welcome to CBE!

Department at a Glance § ~840 undergraduate students (Fall 2015) § 74 Ch. E graduate students plus ~12 interdepartmental graduate students, 15 postdoctoral researchers and research scientists § Diverse students and faculty: 34% female undergraduates, 38% female graduate students, 41% female faculty (highest in College of Engineering, peer group and one of the highest in the nation) § $8. 85 M total research funding (~$465 K/faculty)

Department at a Glance U. S. News & World Report Best College Rankings, 2015: § ISU CBE undergraduate program ranked 20 th overall, 15 th for public universities § Iowa State CBE graduate program ranked of 31 st overall, 22 nd for public universities

Department Leadership Dr. Andrew Hillier Dr. Balaji Narasimhan Department Chair Director of Graduate Education Dr. Monica Lamm Dr. R. Dennis Vigil Associate Chair Director of Research

CBE Faculty - Overview § § § § § 10 Professors 5 Associate Professors 8 Assistant Professors 2 Adjunct Professors 4 Lecturers 2 Distinguished Professors 2 University Professors 1 Endowed Chair Holder 7 Endowed Professorships 3 Faculty Fellowships

CBE Faculty – Professors Dr. Rodney Fox Dr. Balaji Narasimhan Dr. Kurt Hebert Dr. Derrick Rollins Dr. James Hill Dr. Brent Shanks Dr. Andrew Hillier Dr. Jacqueline Shanks Dr. Surya Mallapragada Dr. R. Dennis Vigil

CBE Faculty – Associate Professors Dr. Eric Cochran Dr. Wenzhen Li Dr. Laura Jarboe Dr. Monica Lamm Dr. Yue Wu

CBE Faculty – Assistant Professors & Lecturers Dr. Kaitlin Bratlie Dr. Ian Schneider Dr. Rebecca Cademartiri Dr. Zengyi Shao Dr. Thomas Mansell Dr. Jean-Philippe Tessonnier Dr. Matthew Panthani Dr. Qun Wang Dr. Jennifer Heinen Senior Lecturer Dr. Karen Haman, Lecturer Dr. Stephanie Loveland Senior Lecturer Dr. Cory Stiehl, Senior Lecturer

Faculty – Courtesy Appointments § Mufit Akinc (professor of Materials Science and Engineering) § Robert Brown (professor of Mechanical, Ag & Biosystems Engineering) § Ludovico Cademartiri (professor of Materials Science and Engineering) § Liang Dong (professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering) § Theodore Heindel (professor of Mechanical Engineering) § Duane Johnson (professor, U. S. Department of Energy Ames Lab) § Michael Olsen (professor of Mechanical Engineering) § Alberto Passalacqua (professor of Mechanical Engineering)

CBE Staff Members – Student Services Tonia Baxter Adam Dane Academic Adviser Bellinda Hegelheimer Program Assistant (Graduate Students) Kim Ohge Secretary

CBE Staff Members - Support Bette Maybee Kathy Mc. Kown Molly Seaboch Administrative Specialist Program Coordinator Program Assistant John Burnett-Larkins Communication Specialist Ashley Augspurger Lab Coordinator

Undergraduates at a Glance § Record numbers of undergraduates in recent years § Learning communities offer strong support, available to all undergrads § More than 90% of undergraduates take advantage of internships and co-ops § Study abroad programs offer enriching experiences: Oviedo, Spain; London, England; Singapore, and more § Research opportunities for undergrads § Biomaterials and Processes Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (Bio. Ma. P REU) § Class Field Trips

Undergraduate Honors § Total undergraduate scholarships awarded, 2014 -15 academic year: 303 § More than 35% of CBE undergrads annually receive scholarships § National Merit Scholars, 2014 -15 academic year: 9 Cristina Goeddel, 2014 -15 Laurence E. Burkhart Outstanding Senior Award

Undergraduate Honors A total of 110 Chemical Engineering undergraduate degrees were conferred in the 2014 -15 academic year

Graduate Students at a Glance § 74 graduate students enrolled, Fall 2015 semester § $125, 281 in graduate student support from fellowships, 2014 -15 academic year § Advanced laboratories and equipment Offers excellent research capabilities All CBE grad students are eligible to join CEGSO. The club fosters community and professional development for all chemical engineering graduate students.

Chemical and Biological Engineering Research CBE’s faculty members are passionate researchers who solve problems and launch innovation in today’s sustainability, energy, food, health industries and more. The department’s six research areas, shown at left, offer significant opportunities for CBE graduate students. Opportunities for research also exist for underclassmen. Direct research expenditures (FY 2014): $8. 85 M New research awards (FY 2014, 2015, to date: $2, 417, 902)

CBE Facilities: Sweeney Hall Total space: 47, 721 square feet Research Labs: 17, 926 sq. ft. Teaching Space: 9, 160 sq. ft. Computer Labs: 1, 044 sq ft. Office Space: 8, 948 sq. ft. Conference Space: 1, 615 sq. ft. Chemical Engineering Bldg. , 1927 Sweeney Hall constructed, 1964 Addition with teaching labs, 1994

CBE Facilities: Center for Biorenewable Chemicals (CBi. RC) Construction, 2007 Opened in 2008, CBi. RC, housed in the university’s Biorenewables Complex, is a groundbreaking center for research and education in cutting-edge biorenewables and alternative fuels and chemicals. The center attracts a diverse set of students to this new and growing segment of chemical engineering and produces a new cadre of globally competitive college graduates.

Unique & Advanced Research Facilities § Atomic force microscopy § Biotechnical and protein separations § Catalyst characterization § Cell and tissue culture § Chemical vapor desposition & reactive sputtering § Gene delivery § Particle imaging velocimetry § Particle size analysis and light scattering § Polymer characterization § Spectroscopic techniques

Unique Research Facilities: Keck Lab (Atom Probe) § § § § LEAP (Local Electrode Atom Probe) Combinatorial Sputtering System Chemical Printer Gradient Coater Scanning Electro-Chemical Microscope Atom Force Microscope/Scanning Tunneling Microscope Infrared Microscope Dedication, 2007

Unique Research Facilities: Experimental Fluid Mechanics Flow diagnostics laboratory with: § Stereo and high-speed Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) § Reactive Planar Laser-Induced Fluorescence (PLIF) § Laser Doppler Velocimetry (LDV)

Study Abroad Programs: Oviedo, Spain Summer Lab Program Five-week program in Oviedo, Spain May 23 – June 24, 2016

Oviedo Summer Lab Program IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2016 TRIP Application deadline: December 1, 2015 Decision date: December 8, 2015 Scholarship deadline: March 15, 2016 § Hosted by University of Oviedo; program in partnership with University of Wisconsin chemical and biological engineering § Participants earn seven credits in CH E 391 and 392 (four credits substitute for CH E 325 and 426; three credits may apply to the SSH requirement) § Prerequisites: CH E 391 B, spring semester prior to trip and completion of all junior year course work

Oviedo Summer Lab Program Students and Faculty • Students from ISU and Univ. of Wisconsin • Faculty from ISU, Wisconsin and Oviedo Laboratory Experiments • 10 experiments – 5 required; 5 elective • Similar to Ch. E 325/426 Reports • 9 written (1 rewrite) and 1 oral • Memo on plant visits For more information contact: Dr. Stephanie Loveland Oviedo CBE Program Director prairie@iastate. edu 515 -294 -8472 Shannon Miner Study Abroad Adviser Engineering International Programs shannonm@iastate. edu 515 -294 -9917

Other Study Abroad Programs § Study with leading programs in many corners of the world § Summer, semester and year-long options § Course work similar to ISU, allowing progression toward degree without interruption § Arrangements and planning for each program varies; contact coordinators for specific details Shannon Miner Study Abroad Adviser Engineering International Programs shannonm@iastate. edu 515 -294 -9917

Study Abroad Programs, continued…. National University of Singapore Swiss Federal Institute of Technology University College London …. and more Bogaziçi University, Istanbul, Turkey University of Limerick, Ireland Sustainability & Statistics in Italy Program For more information contact Shannon Miner Study Abroad Adviser College of Engineering International Engagement shannonm@iastate. edu 515 -294 -9917

Engineering Career Services It’s not just for seniors! Serving you throughout your ISU Engineering Adventure! § § Career Development Seminars: Resumes, Networking, Interviewing, Social Media Career Advising Specialists Career Fairs: Ranked among the best in the nation! Internships & Co-ops www. iastate. edu/ecs/

CBE Web Site & Social Media Our Website www. cbe. iastate. edu • • • News features, events calendar Many student resources, including faculty info, forms, handbooks Graduate student and research information Our Facebook Page www. facebook. com/Iowa. State. CBE • • • Announcements and news links Photo albums Much more Our Twitter Wall https: //twitter. com/Iowa. State. CBE • • • Announcements and links Photos Tweets CBE also has a Linked. In page currently being updated

Student Organizations American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICh. E) supplements the education of chemical engineers through an interface with industry, graduate study information and the development of leadership skills. The student chapter at Iowa State was chartered in 1931 and is highly visible and active. Membership is free to college students, and can provide valuable early credentials in the industry while a student is still in school. Contact: Prof. Stephanie Loveland, prairie@iastate. edu.

Student Organizations, cont. Freshman Leaders in Engineering (FLi. E) § § § Gives freshman leadership experience while helping them become more involved Groups maintain a variety of projects throughout the school year. Focus also on outreach to and recruitment of high school students who have expressed an interest in engineering at Iowa State. Contact: Tina Prouty, tnprouty@iastate. edu

Student Organizations, cont. National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCCh. E) strives to bring together minority students across all biology and chemistry majors for successful academic and professional careers. Contact: Prof. Derrick Rollins, drollins@iastate. edu National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) promotes engineering, science, technology, and mathematics related curricula to all students especially underrepresented minorities. The organization helps to retain minorities in Sciences. Contact: Lequetia Ancar, lancar@iastate. edu Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) was built on the concept of networking as an important tool. Its goal is to change lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM (Science Technology Education and Math) awareness, access, support and development.

Student Organizations, cont. Society for Biological Engineering (SBE), a division of AICh. E, has the goals of promoting the integration of biology with engineering and realizing its benefits through bioprocessing, biomedical and biomolecular applications. www. aiche. org/sbe Society of Women Engineers (SWE) gives women engineers a unique place and voice within the engineering industry. The organization is centered around a passion for members’ success and continues to evolve with the challenges and opportunities reflected in today’s exciting engineering and technology specialties. Contact: Prof. Kaitlyn Bratlie, kbratlie@iastate. edu Leadership through Engineering Academic Diversity (LEAD) provides various programs and services to assist in the academic, professional, and social success and retention of multicultural and female students in the College of Engineering and at Iowa State University. LEAD programs and services strive to increase the number of successful multicultural and female engineering graduates by helping students get connected, become leaders, earn higher grades, graduate sooner, and become better prepared for a career as an engineer. Contact: Lequetia Ancar, lancar@iastate. edu

Student Organizations, cont. The Engineering Ambassador and Mentor Program (TEAM) is offered through the College of Engineering students in TEAM volunteer their time to organize campus tours and other events for potential students, visitors, and employers to showcase the College of Engineering and Iowa State University. Contact: Sadie Johnson, slk@iastate. edu Tau Beta Pi The Iowa Alpha Chapter was founded in 1907 and is the oldest continually active honor society at Iowa State. There are more than 240 chapters nationwide. It contributes significantly to the College of Engineering through outreach, including activities for high school and middle school students and service to the local community through activities and events. Contact: Prof. James C. Hill, jchill@iastate. edu. Omega Chi Epsilon Chemical Engineering Honor Society strives to give recognition and to promote high scholarship, original investigation and professional services in chemical engineering. Active membership is limited to chemical engineering juniors, seniors and graduate students who meet grading criteria. Contact: Prof. Zengyi Shao, zyshao@iastate. edu.