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Duwe selected for NSF CAREER award

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13 Apr 2022

Henry Duwe, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, has been selected for a 2022 National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) award for his project "Toward Dependable Intelligent Computing on Batteryless Intermittent Devices." CAREER awards are the NSF’s most prestigious awards given to early-career faculty. The support aims to build a firm foundation for leadership in integrating research and education. Duwe will receive over $500,000 to develop and execute his project over the next five years.

Randy Larabee, April 8

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07 Apr 2022

Larabee, assistant director, utilities distribution, power plant, is retiring after 38+ years of service to Iowa State/facilities planning and management.

Three faculty honored by American Phytopathological Society

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06 Apr 2022

The American Phytopathological Society (APS) recognized three ISU plant pathology and microbiology faculty for their contributions and impacts in research, teaching and extension.

Professor Steven Whitham was named an APS fellow, one of 10 to receive the honor this year. APS members are recognized with the fellow distinction for their significant contributions in research, teaching, administration, professional and public service and/or extension and outreach.

Professor Leonor Leandro received the APS Excellence in Teaching award, and associate professor Daren Mueller received the APS Excellence in Extension award. 

2021 CYtation Award winners honored

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04 Apr 2022

Forty-one employees -- 16 individuals and four teams -- received the Professional & Scientific Council CYtation Award for their outstanding work and contributions in 2021, and were honored at a March 24 ceremony. The CYtation Awards recognize P&S employees, particularly those who might not otherwise receive public recognition, who go above and beyond the call of duty, do something extraordinarily well, and act in such a way as to make a real difference in the institution.

David Popelka, April 1

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30 Mar 2022

Popelka, associate CIO in IT services, is retiring after 42+ years of service to the university.

Dave Swenson, March 18

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23 Mar 2022

Swenson, a research scientist in economics, is retiring after 32+ years at Iowa State. 

 

Plummer elected National Academies of Practice fellow

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23 Mar 2022

Dr. Paul Plummer, the Anderson Chair in Veterinary Medicine and professor of veterinary diagnostic and production animal medicine, has been elected to the National Academies of Practice (NAP) as a distinguished veterinary science fellow.

A faculty member at Iowa State since 2010, Plummer is currently the executive director of the National Institute of Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Education. The Iowa State-based national institute seeks to improve the understanding of antimicrobial resistance to reduce its societal impact. 

Founded in 1981, NAP is an interprofessional, nonprofit organization whose members represent a range of health care professions and are willing to serve as distinguished advisors to health care policymakers in Congress and elsewhere. 

Carly Miller, March 11

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09 Mar 2022

Miller is moving from the Program for Women in Science and Engineering to the admissions office.

Peters named a fellow in biochem society

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23 Feb 2022

Reuben Peters, Distinguished Professor of biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology, has been named a 2022 fellow of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB). Peters is one of 28 distinguished members who are being honored for their outstanding accomplishments in research, education, mentorship and service to the scientific community. The newly named fellows will be recognized at the 2022 ASBMB Annual Meeting in April in Philadelphia, in conjunction with the Experimental Biology conference.

Davis named Golden Owl Award recipient

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23 Feb 2022

Jon Davis, agricultural education and studies assistant teaching professor, was named one of seven Golden Owl Award recipients in the state of Iowa during a ceremony Feb. 18. The award recognizes agricultural educators who devote countless hours, and often their own resources, to positively impact the lives of their students. Davis was one of 166 agriculture teachers in the state nominated for the award. Seven were named finalists and will go on to compete for the grand prize award, which will be announced during the Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference in April.

Mallapragada and Narasimhan elected as AIChE fellows

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16 Feb 2022

Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in Engineering, Carol Vohs Johnson Chair and associate vice president for research Surya Mallapragada and Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in Engineering and Vlasta Klima Balloun Faculty Chair Balaji Narasimhan were recently elected fellows of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). Fellow is AIChE’s highest grade of membership and is achieved only through nomination and election by the organization's board of directors.

Rajala elected to National Academy of Engineering

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16 Feb 2022

Sarah A. Rajala, former dean of the College of Engineering, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), one of the highest professional recognitions in engineering. Rajala, an emeritus professor of electrical and computer engineering, is being honored for "innovations in engineering education: outcomes assessment, greater participation and retention of women in engineering, and an enhanced global community." New members of the NAE will be formally inducted in October at the academy's annual meeting.