1. Welcome to CBE!

2. At a Glance - Students 807 undergraduate students (Fall 2016)
70 ChE graduate students plus ~12 interdepartmental graduate students, postdoctoral researchers and research scientists
Diversity: 29% female undergrads; 37% female grad students, highest ratio of female to male students in College of Engineering, undergrad and graduate

3. Scholastic Achievement
Average comprehensive ACT score, Fall ‘16: 27.9
Average GRE scores (graduate students): Verbal 150; Quantitative 162; Analytical 3.2
Undergraduate scholarships totaling
more than $419,000, impacting 203 students
Graduate fellowships total more than $71,000
149 B.S., 3 M.E/M.S., 9 Ph.D. degrees, Spring ‘16 – Fall ‘16

4. US News & World Report Rankings (Best College Rankings)
Undergraduate: 20th overall, 15th public
Graduate: 31st overall, 22nd for public universities

5. Department Leadership
Dr. Eric Cochran
Director of Graduate Education
Dr. Andrew Hillier
Professor, Reginald R. Baxter Endowed Department Chair
Dr. R. Dennis Vigil
Associate Chair, Director of Research

6. Faculty Overview 3 Distinguished Professors 2 University Professors
6 Associate Professors
6 Assistant Professors
2 Adjunct Professors
4 Lecturers
8 Courtesy Professors
5 Recent Emeritus Professors
4 Endowed Chair Holders
3 Endowed Professorships
3 Faculty Fellowships

7. Professors & University Professors
Dr. Rodney Fox
Dr. Kurt Hebert
Dr. Andrew Hillier
Dr. Surya Mallapragada
Dr. Balaji Narasimhan
Dr. Derrick Rollins
Dr. Brent Shanks
Dr. Jacqueline Shanks
Dr. R. Dennis Vigil

8. Associate Professors Dr. Eric Cochran Dr. Laura Jarboe Dr. Monica Lamm
Dr. Yue Wu
Dr. Wenzhen Li
Dr. Ian Schneider

9. Assistant Professors & Lecturers
Dr. Jennifer Heinen
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Stephanie Loveland
Dr. Kaitlin Bratlie
Dr. Matthew Panthani
Dr. Rebecca Cademartiri
Dr. Thomas Mansell
Dr. Zengyi Shao
Dr. Jean-Philippe Tessonnier
Dr. Qun Wang
Dr. Nigel Reuel
Dr. Karen Haman, Lecturer
Dr. T.J. Paskach Lecturer

10. 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)

11. CBE Staff – Student Services
Adam Dane
Academic Adviser
Janessa Boley
Tonia Baxter
Kate Jurgenson
Academic Adviser
Bellinda Hegelheimer
Program Assistant
(Graduate Students)

12. CBE Staff – Support Michelle Stotts Chris Gerke Brittany Young
Operations Manager
Chris Gerke
Fiscal Coordinator
Brittany Young
Program Assistant
John Burnett-Larkins
Communication Specialist
Ashley Augspurger
Laboratory Supervisor

13. CBE Staff – Support Colin Richey Owen Reese Kelly Gengler
Systems Support Specialist
Owen Reese
Fiscal Assistant
Kelly Gengler
Custodian

14. CBE Undergraduates 807 undergraduate students, Fall 2016
29% female undergraduates, Fall 2016
(highest in College of Engineering)
Undergraduate scholarships totaling
more than $419,000, impacting 203 students
10 National Merit Scholars,
149 B.S. degrees, Spring’16 -Fall ‘16
Grady Hugunin, Lawrence E. Burkhart Outstanding Senior, Fall 2016 Graduation

15. CBE Graduate Students 70 graduate students, Fall 2016
~12 interdepartmental graduate students, postdoctoral researchers and research scientists
10 graduate student fellowships,
Seven M.S., seven Ph.D. degrees,
Advanced laboratories and equipment
CEGSO student organization open to all graduate students

16. CBE Research Direct research expenditures: $7.9M (FY ’15)
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 offer significant opportunities for CBE graduate students. Opportunities for research also exist for underclassmen.
Direct research expenditures: $7.9M (FY ’15)

17. CBE Facilities Research Space: 35,000+ sq. ft.
Teaching Space: 9,000+ sq. ft.
Computer Labs: 3,900+ sq ft.
Computer Work Stations: 150
Office Space: 9,000 sq. ft.
Conference Space: 1,000 sq. ft.
CBE Facilities
Chemical Engineering Bldg., 1927
Sweeney Hall constructed, 1964
Addition with teaching labs, 1994

18. CBE Facilities: Center for Biorenewable Chemicals
CBiRC
Opened in 2008, CBiRC is housed in the Biorenewables Complex, a groundbreaking center for research and education in cutting-edge biorenewables and alternative fuels and chemicals.

19. 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

20. 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

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

22. CBE Study Abroad Programs
Study with leading programs in countries like Spain, Ireland, Singapore, England, Switzerland and more
Summer, semester and year-long options
Course work allows progress toward degree without delay
Shannon Miner
Study Abroad Adviser,
Engineering International Programs

23. CBE Oviedo, Spain Summer Lab Program
Five-week study abroad program, University of Oviedo
Held late May to mid-June each year
Intensive hands-on lab experience
Seven credits for two 300-level CH E courses, plus three optional use credits

24. Engineering Career Services
It’s not just for seniors! Serving you throughout your
ISU engineering undergraduate experiece!
Career Development Seminars: Resumes, Networking, Interviewing, Social Media
Career Advising Specialists
Career Fairs: Ranked among the best in the nation!
Internships & Co-ops

25. Web Site and Social Media
Stay up to date with CBE in a variety of ways
Website
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn

26. Undergraduate Student Organizations
American Institute of Chemical Engineers supplements the education of chemical engineers through an interface with industry, graduate study information and the development of leadership skills. The student chapter of Iowa State University is highly visible and active. Membership is free and can provide valuable early credentials in the chemical engineering industry while a student is still in school. Contact Prof. Stephanie Loveland,

27. National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) promotes development and retention of all, and especially, underrepresented and multicultural students in STEM-related curricula. Contact: Prof. Derrick Rollins,
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) promotes STEM-related curricula to all minority students, especially underrepresented minorities. Contact: Lequetia Ancar,
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers & Latinos in Science and Engineering strives to enhance the personal and professional development of Hispanic engineers and scientists. Contact ISU Student Activities Center,

28. Society of Women Engineers helps women achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders and expands the image of the engineering profession. Contact Prof. Kaitlin Bratlie,
Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Organization is open to all CBE graduate students. The club fosters community and professional development for all chemical engineering graduate students. Contact Prof. Zengyi Shao,