An engineering research team has made a breakthrough by building a system that measures how far a crop sprayer's boom moves during field work and addressing an agricultural problem that has limited application accuracy for decades.
Jessika Rojas' work in radiation processing, nanotechnology and nuclear materials lights the way for a healthier, safer future.
Electrical and computer engineering doctoral recipient Priyanka Gautam built a community around her interests and was the catalyst for personal and professional development during her time at Kansas State University.
Kansas State University moved into the top 80 public universities in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, with several undergraduate programs also moving up in this year’s rankings.
Kansas State University's Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is honoring Garmin as its 2026 Company of the Year in recognition of Garmin's outstanding commitment to engineering education, professional excellence and engagement with the college.
Kent Higerd is running an irrigation experiment on his farm that grew out of what he learned through Testing Ag Performance Solutions, better known as TAPS. This season, Higerd divided a center-pivot irrigated field into different water treatments to see how much irrigation he could reduce without sacrificing the crop. The combine will provide the final comparison, but late in the growing season, he said his agronomist was already having difficulty seeing much difference in the corn.
Student teams were welcomed to the Kansas Statehouse on the morning of Sept. 15 by Governor Laura Kelly to celebrate their accomplishment as Champions of the World in the KidWind Challenge. The four teams competed in the World KidWind Challenge in May at the University of Wisconsin-Madison against 125 teams from 21 states, as well as Estonia, Taiwan and Thailand.
The college recognized its 2026 award recipients at fall convocation, celebrating their dedication and contributions to teaching, research, service and outreach.
To build a more resilient future, Kansas State University researcher Davood B. Pourkargar has secured a more than $500,000 National Science Foundation Early Career Development Program award, known as a CAREER award, to pioneer secure, intelligent computational architectures for integrated polygeneration systems.
Although the Kansas grasslands were unfamiliar to her, Emery-McClure — associate professor in the GE Johnson Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science — has long focused her architectural work on natural landscapes. Throughout her career, spanning more than 30 years, her core explorations have centered on how history and environmental context shape physical spaces and cultural identities.
A field of crops can appear green and thriving, while internally, they're already under stress. Prolonged periods of stress can affect productivity, sometimes long before a farmer realizes there's a problem. Igwe's research addresses a simple question: How can we detect crop stress, early enough to act, before it becomes too late?
Jessica L. Heier Stamm, associate professor of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering, was the recipient of the Iman Outstanding Faculty Award for Teaching. Introduced in 2007, the annual Dr. Ron and Rae Iman Outstanding Faculty Awards are sponsored by the K-State Alumni Association and are made possible through the generosity of Ron and Rae Iman.
As engineering graduates enter the workforce, they often encounter a subtle, pervasive challenge: being asked to lead, collaborate and navigate human dynamics effectively under real-world pressure. To bridge this crucial gap, Kansas State University’s Staley School of Leadership and the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering have partnered to reimagine engineering education through the E-LEAD program, which aims to provide the essential leadership skills needed to be an effective leader in the corporate environment.
Last spring, K-State faculty representing 22 departments, seven colleges, two campuses and Extension participated in CoSearch, a grant-writing workshop event led by the Kansas Water Institute.
Steve Bellinger doesn’t fit the typical mold of a nuclear technology CEO. On weekends you’ll find him on his family farm outside of Manhattan, doing the same work he’s always done.
For the Kansas State University Fountain Wars team, engineering looks like turning a six-foot plastic kiddie pool into a high-stakes, water-powered competitive arena. The five-member design team, led by president Riley Smart, a spring 2026 graduate in environmental engineering from Olathe, is gearing up for a unique challenge that blends rigorous technical tasks with aesthetic creativity.
A two-week study abroad course in Japan challenged students to connect engineering, sustainability and cultural perspectives while building confidence as future professionals.
Anil Pahwa, Logan-Fetterhoof Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty of Distinction chair and university distinguished professor of electrical and computer engineering, has been named interim associate dean for research and graduate programs for the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering effective June 29.
The strong showing marks the club's best finish at the international contest in more than 25 years of competing at the organization's largest and most important competition of the year.
Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute, or TDI, recently partnered with RPMC LLC of Almena on a new device for moving aircraft around the tarmac and into hangars.
In a thrilling finish to its 2026 KidWind Challenge season, the Kansas Energy Program, or KEP, within K-State Engineering Extension, saw four Kansas teams recognized as national champions on the world stage in May at the 2026 World KidWind Challenge in Madison, Wisconsin.
The Kansas State University Foundation has honored Dave and Ellie Everitt of Marco Island, Florida, with the 2026 Medal of Excellence in recognition of their outstanding service, leadership and financial contributions to Kansas State University.
Graphene, the "wonder material," has shaped much of Suprem Das' research career. From nano-manufacturing to advanced printing for applications such as sensing and energy, Das is committed to finding graphene solutions with real-world impact.
Trisha Moore, an associate professor in Kansas State University's Carl and Melinda Helwig Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, is using satellite-driven equipment to measure the buildup of sediment downstream from where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is testing a water injection dredging system in the Tuttle Creek Reservoir, a vast 10,900-acre artificial lake built more than 60 years ago for flood control.
In the past few years, artificial intelligence and data science have led to substantial changes in nearly all aspects of life. But the explosive growth in the field is not met with preparation for those of younger ages. That leaves many young learners to use AI without understanding its basic concepts. The Department of Computer Science is working to close this AI literacy gap, with a focus on rural and agricultural communities.
Twenty-four students from the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering will lead engagement and recognition events and represent the college through leadership and service as new members of the Steel Ring Honor Society.
At Kansas State University, students in the Wildcat Space Program are learning exactly what it takes to leave their own mark on the sky — in part by building a satellite themselves. In Paul Snider’s CubeSat class in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, K-State students are getting hands-on experience with the various complexities of satellite design, fabrication, research and launch.
Kansas State University's Wildcat Rocketry team took home gold for the second consecutive year at the Argonia Cup, a national collegiate rocketry competition that hosts teams from all over the country.
Kansas State University has announced six awards totaling $894,022 from the One K-State Fund, the university's strategic investment vehicle for projects advancing the Next-Gen K-State strategic plan.
Vivian Nguyen, a sophomore studying mechanical engineering and physics at Kansas State University, is conducting research to address agricultural issues that affect people in her hometown, throughout Kansas and across the world.
While most people might not recognize the name, bakery science students know just how important a McDuffy mixer is to their work. For bread and dough that requires more mechanical energy to mix than a standard mixer can provide, professional bakers and future bakers at Kansas State University turn to the McDuffy mixer.
Created by the chief academic officers at each institution, the Big 12 Faculty Fellowship program provides funds for faculty to travel to other member institutions and participate in cross mentoring, develop working relationships and exchange ideas with experts at other universities.
The professor of electrical engineering and director of CPSWin has been awarded K-State's highest academic title.
As part of One K-State Research Week 2026, the university is recognizing inventors who received patents and plant variety protection certificates in 2024 and 2025. This week’s 2026 Inventors and Breeders Ceremony celebrated 36 inventors and breeders who are leading K-State innovations in new varieties of wheat, graphene and carbon nanomaterials, agricultural engineering, entomology, animal health and many other disciplines.
The university's graduate programs in several areas have been recognized in the top 100 nationally, according to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings.
The Department of Computer Science at K-State is developing an academic pipeline designed to produce an AI-aware, AI-enabled workforce ready to tackle the challenges of a world where the human brain is just one part of the larger picture when it comes to solving problems and completing complex tasks.
While radiation isn't inherently harmful, exposure to it is. In outer space, that danger is only amplified, limiting long-duration missions. K-State is working to change that.
The university's graduate programs in education and engineering have been recognized in the top 100 nationally, according to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings.
Flowing between research and mentorship, Vaishali Sharda is transforming how a passion for sustainable agriculture can impact Kansas and the world.
An interdisciplinary project led by faculty in K-State's Carl R. Ice College of Engineering aims to develop more economical and efficient methods for growing metastable crystals — such as diamond and cubic boron nitride — at atmospheric pressure and increasing their size.
From student satellite missions to study abroad adventures, Paul Snider helps K-State's future engineers ask big questions — and see how far the answers will take them.
Gabriel Hernandez is one of 11 distinguished Kansas State University alumni honored as 2026 Alumni Fellows. Hernandez earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Kansas State University in 1995 and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, in 2015.
Kansas State University honored Hosein Baboly, teaching associate professor in the Alan Levin Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, as the Faculty of the Week at the men's basketball game on March 3.
The Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics at Kansas State University is leading an international project to ensure soybean farmers know when their crops are at risk of falling without having to examine their fields plant by plant.
What started as a simple grant-funded tutoring initiative nearly two decades ago has since grown into the robust Scholars Assisting Scholars, or SAS, program that now serves as a pillar of academic support for the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering.
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering at Kansas State University will induct Jim Coen and Kim Gerard into its Hall of Fame at the Seaton Society Award Celebration on March 6.
Kansas State University's Carl R. Ice College of Engineering will recognize 10 alumni for outstanding early-to-mid-career achievements, honoring them with the Professional Progress Award during the college's annual Seaton Society Award Celebration on Friday, March 6.
Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute continues to support small business development in rural communities. The institute recently helped a premier manufacturer in northeast Kansas develop a new product for hunters.
Thirty-one student leaders in Kansas State University's Carl R. Ice College of Engineering have been selected to represent the college through the Engineering Ambassadors organization.
The energy landscape is more dynamic than ever and demands engineers who can innovate across the spectrum of power systems that generate and deliver today’s energy. Each of the college’s eight academic departments are meeting this challenge head on, training the next generation of global technological leaders and conducting cutting-edge research that is redefining how Kansans power their lives, both now and into the future.
K-State is preparing tomorrow's nuclear industry leaders to enter the workforce. Between the top-notch education and research opportunities at K-State and the real-world career experience through Evergy internships at Wolf Creek, the future of the nuclear industry is bright.
Kansas State University is continuing the Multidisciplinary Hiring Initiative in Biomanufacturing with four new faculty hires whose work strengthens research, training and workforce development.
Following a national search, the Office of the Provost has appointed Ashfaq Khokhar as dean of Kansas State University’s Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, effective Aug. 2.
As part of a universitywide initiative to improve student success through enhanced academic advising, the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering has adopted a professional advising model that ensures each student has a dedicated advisor trained to deliver the specialized support students need to thrive.
Blending classroom learning with real-world reactor experience, K-State’s nuclear engineering program prepares students to lead the future of nuclear science and safety.
At Kansas State University, Kevin Roy knew he would receive a high-quality computer science education. What he didn't expect was the opportunity to discover his entrepreneurial potential along the way.
Using his passion for sustainable engineering practices, Prathap Parameswaran is advancing resource recovery research, turning wastewater into energy, nutrients and sustainable solutions for local communities.
Kansas State University's Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics, or ID3A, is partnering with Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems to develop the next generation of precision agriculture alongside those who will implement it.
Kansas State University is transforming Kansas' manufacturing workforce pipeline by expanding access to high-quality training, strengthening STEM teaching and providing personalized advising in rural school districts.
Graduate researcher Rayhaan Kabenge is growing digital tools that empower farms and helping design advanced digital tools for farmers.
For today's kids, technology is everywhere — at school, at home and at nearly every moment in between. Kansas State University's Department of Computer Science is embracing this reality through hands-on learning opportunities like its recent Hour of Code event, which encouraged students to imagine, build and shape their digital worlds with creativity and confidence.
Kansas State University is cultivating nuclear's next-generation workforce as it leverages its TRIGA Mark II nuclear reactor facility — one of only 25 university-operated research reactors in the country — to equip students with the skills and hands-on experience needed to power America’s future.
A delegation of six students, along with Interim Dean Brad Kramer and notable alumnus and college namesake Carl R. Ice and his wife, Mary Ice, made the trip to receive the awards in person at the convention.
From advancing global food security to transforming agricultural byproducts into sustainable materials and uncovering new insights into muscle degenerative disorders, three K-State doctoral candidates are redefining what it means to pursue knowledge with impact.
Shing I. Chang, acting department head and professor of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering, has been named interim department head by interim dean Bradley Kramer, effective Oct. 27.
Five K-State students in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering will continue nuclear engineering research and education with the support of the U.S. Department of Energy's University Nuclear Leadership Program.
The Technology Development Institute has partnered with a young innovator to develop the Trumpet Fidget, an alternative to the widely known fidget spinners that provides a musically focused outlet for concentrating energy and practicing music.
Prathap Parameswaran is leading a multi-university research partnership to scale up circular waste-recovery technology that converts animal waste into water, energy and valuable resources — helping High Plains communities protect the Ogallala Aquifer.
When McKinley Robb, a sophomore in electrical engineering, walked into her first day as an intern with Black & Veatch, she carried with her more than a resume. She brought the skills, confidence and support network she has built at K-State—resources she credits with helping her earn the competitive position and thrive in it.
The new Biomanufacturing Laboratory and Training Facility in Seaton Hall will shape the future of workforce development, research and regional leadership in biomanufacturing. The facility is a cornerstone of the Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative — an ambitious effort to connect industry, research and education while establishing Kansas as a national leader in biomanufacturing and biosecurity.
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is honoring Evergy as its 2025 Company of the Year in recognition of Evergy's outstanding commitment to engineering education, professional excellence and community engagement.
Supported by a $1 million grant to the KSU Foundation from the Patterson Family Foundation, K-State's Technology Development Institute is driving innovation and economic development in rural communities by helping innovators, entrepreneurs and small manufacturers accelerate product development, adopt advanced technologies and gain access to vital engineering and business resources.
The College of Engineering presented its annual awards to faculty and staff at its fall convocation on Sept. 17. The awards are designed to commend the dedication of the college's faculty and staff in support of its teaching, research, service and outreach programs.
A team of students, faculty and alumni from K-State's Engineers Without Borders chapter recently traveled to Ifumbo, Malawi, to collaborate with local partners on constructing a two-classroom schoolhouse to support community-identified educational needs.
The Office of the Provost announces a national search for the next dean of the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering at K-State.
Amir Bahadori, professor and nuclear engineering program director, will contribute his expertise in radiation research as part of a National Academies committee studying health risks and strategies to mitigate radiation exposure for commercial airline flight crews.
Kansas State University faculty members, Hongyu Wu, associate professor in the Mike Wiegers department of electrical and computer engineering, LaVerne Bitsie-Baldwin and Mariah Dray in the department of horticulture and natural resources, hosted five undergraduates for a six-week summer research experience through the National Science Foundation's Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, or EPSCoR.
Jesse Perez Mendez, provost and executive vice president, has appointed the committee that will lead a national search for the university's next dean of the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering.
K-State is supporting safer radiation and radon practices through research about radiation protection and resources and education about radon mitigation through the university's radon programs.
Donghai Wang, professor of biological and agricultural engineering, has been elected a fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, joining nine others nationwide in the organization's 2025 class of fellows.
The Kansas State University Concrete Canoe team took seventh place in the concrete canoe competition at the Civil Engineering Student Championships hosted by the American Society of Civil Engineers. The strong finish was the best showing at the national competition in club history,
Shawn Hutchinson, professor of geography and geospatial sciences, and Ryan Hansen, associate professor of chemical engineering, have been selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Two Wildcats are advancing their education and pursuing research abroad to support sustainable development and improve employee wellness in the U.S., thanks to prestigious Fulbright awards.
K-State's Technology Development Institute recently collaborated with Fort Riley during its Victory Week Innovation Challenge, bringing soldiers from the field to the frontlines of innovation.
K-State's Helwig Farms Quarter-Scale Tractor Team took second place at the 28th-annual American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers’ International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition.
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering honored nine faculty with named and endowed positions.
Gurpreet Singh, recipient of the Harold O. and Jane C. Massey Neff professorship and professor in the Alan Levin Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, was named a Fellow of the American Ceramic Society in June.
The Consortium for Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability at K-State will host its 20th annual Dialog on Sustainability on July 19, with a focus on renewable energy infrastructure.
Most people will never know what it feels like to drive a Formula One car, but K-State students designed and drove a Formula-style vehicle through the Powercat Motorsports Formula SAE team.
K-State’s Testing Ag Performance Solutions, or TAPS, competition provided testing plots for farmers to experiment and learn what works best — and compete for bragging rights.
Bradley Kramer, a longtime professor of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering, has been appointed interim dean of Kansas State University's Carl R. Ice College of Engineering.
Davood B. Pourkargar is harnessing the power of machine learning to revolutionize how chemical synthesis and composite material discoveries are made in a study he's leading with more than $578,000 in funding from the National Science Foundation.
Students and faculty who participated in the 2025 KSU in Japan study abroad program returned with profoundly transformed perspectives. The two-week program allowed students to take courses and visit an array of companies, laboratories, cultural sites and historical monuments in several Japanese cities.
Roselle Barretto, graduate student in biological and agricultural engineering, will launch a STEM literacy initiative for Indigenous youth as part of a Phi Kappa Phi Literacy Grant.
The Kansas Energy Program, housed within K-State Engineering Extension, saw four Kansas teams recognized on the world stage at the 2025 World KidWind Challenge.
Prathap Parameswaran, associate professor of civil engineering, uses anaerobic membrane bioreactor, or AnMBR, technology to explore how to recover resources from swine wastewater.
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering at Kansas State University, with recent approval from the Kansas Board of Regents, will add nuclear engineering as its 15th Bachelor of Science degree program.
A new product that reduces animal stress could be the key to increasing artificial insemination rates in cattle. K-State's Technology Development Institute collaborated with agriculture faculty to design, produce and test the product.
Katie Loughmiller, associate professor and acting head of the GE Johnson Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science, has been named to the permanent role of department head, effective June 6.
Two college faculty, Prathap Parameswaran and Vaishali Sharda, have been named University Outstanding Scholars.
Anish Srivastava, senior in mechanical and nuclear engineering, Olathe, was selected as the recipient of the 2024 SAE International Award for Outstanding Student Leadership in STEM Honoring Max Rumbaugh.
Twenty-two students from the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering will lead engagement and recognition events and represent the college through leadership and service as new members of the Steel Ring Honor Society.
The Steel Ring Engineering Honor Society in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering has announced its 2025 Saints of Engineering. This year's winners are Abby Collins, architectural engineering, Keith Hancock, civil engineering, and Ben Keller, cybersecurity and computer science.
Katie Loughmiller, associate professor and acting head of the GE Johnson Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science, has been named the 2025 International Outstanding Educator by the Associated Schools of Construction.
An estimated 50% of tractors in use today aren't equipped with a Rollover Protection Structure. K-State agricultural safety expert Tawnie Larson explains how ROPS and other safety measures can save lives on Kansas farms.
The Kansas State University Concrete Canoe team took first place at its regional competition at the Mid-America Student Symposium in Lincoln, Nebraska, April 3-5.
Kansas State University has honored Pascal Hitzler with the title of university distinguished professor, the highest faculty title given by the university.
K-State's Wildcat Rocketry team made history at the 2025 Argonia Cup by taking first place in the national collegiate rocketry competition and breaking a world record.
Faculty in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering secure grant-funded projects that deliver on the university's land-grant mission, while maintaining focus on developing new technologies and finding new efficiencies that continue to improve society and solve global challenges.
Beth Ward is one of 12 distinguished Kansas State University alumni honored as 2025 Alumni Fellows. Ward is an Alumni Fellow for the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering and will be on campus to present guest lectures April 23-24.
Daniel Andresen, director of Kansas State University's Institute for Computational Research in Engineering and Science, Michelle Munson-Serban Simu keystone research scholar and professor of computer science, has been named head of K-State's computer science department, effective July 7.
Lior Shamir, associate professor of computer science, published a study that suggests astronomers should factor the Milky Way's rotational velocity in observations of deep space galaxies.
K-State's Three Minute Thesis competition recently concluded with 11 graduate students showcasing their research and competing for top awards, including Shubhangi Arvelli, doctoral student in biological and agricultural engineering, who was selected as the People's Choice winner.
Samee Khan, professor of electrical and computer engineering at Mississippi State University, has been named head of the Mike Wiegers Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Kansas State University, effective July 7.
Ray Buyle, professor and department head in the GE Johnson Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science, received the Associated General Contractors of Kansas Construction Industry Leadership Award at the organization's annual dinner on Jan. 10 in Wichita.
K-State's Cyber Pipeline program offers robust computer science education training to Kansas high school teachers for little to no cost.
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering will induct Ray Dempsey and Kevin Burke into its Hall of Fame at the Seaton Society Award Celebration on March 7.
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering will honor 10 alumni for significant early to mid-career success with its annual Professional Progress Awards.
Kansas State University's Carl R. Ice College of Engineering has selected 36 students for membership in the Engineering Ambassadors organization
K-State engineers are developing new non-contact technology for in-track monitoring of the state of rail stress in continuously welded steel railroad rail.
K-State engineering master’s program ranks among the nation's top online offerings, providing high-quality education with flexible schedules for learners.
Technology Development Institute and department of civil engineering recently teamed up to help a local waterslide company enter new global markets.
Inaugural University Outstanding Scholar cohort is future of research, teaching and service
Introduced in the spring of 2024 as part of the Next-Gen K-State initiative, this prestigious award honors exceptional mid-career tenured faculty members who demonstrate extraordinary potential for academic distinction.
K-State advances biomanufacturing research through interdisciplinary hires
The complexity of today’s interconnected world demands innovative, cross-disciplinary solutions. Through its Multidisciplinary Hiring Initiative in Biomanufacturing, Kansas State University is building transformative research capacity to address global challenges.
USDOT awards K-State Olathe $3.2 million to fund commercial motor vehicle safety in Kansas and the Midwest
Kansas State University's Olathe campus is receiving two grants totaling more than $3.2 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or FMCSA, for safety initiatives involving commercial motor vehicles and buses.
Powercat Motorsports wins Formula Wheat competition
Kansas State University's Powercat Motorsports team hosted and won its second annual Formula Wheat event in Manhattan at Tuttle Creek Spillway in a weekend event held Oct. 19-20.
Fan developing novel electrical method to create controllable droplets
Shih-Kang "Scott" Fan, professor in the Alan Levin Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, is developing a new method for creating large quantities of liquid droplets with uniform and adjustable volumes through a novel electrical technique called electrowetting bursting.
K-State researchers aim to develop soil sensors that will measure farm fields at the nanoscale
Suprem Das, associate professor of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering, is leading a team of K-State researchers that received $2 million from the National Science Foundation to develop sensors that can more accurately detect nutrients, chemical compounds, soil microbiomes and greenhouse gases in soil.
K-State engineer leading study on point-of-care additive manufacturing
Meng Zhang, associate professor of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering, is conducting a study aimed at assessing and increasing the technical knowledge and professional skills of engineering students in the emerging field of point-of-care additive manufacturing.
K-State engineers sending experiment to International Space Station for condensation study
A team of K-State engineers hopes to predict condensation and freezing behavior using data obtained from experiments completed on the International Space Station.
Two architectural engineering students named finalists for ASHRAE EmpowHERment Award
A pair of Kansas State University architectural engineering students made up two of the four finalists for the ASHRAE EmpowHERment Award, given annually to celebrate emerging female students interested in careers in the heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration fields.
Bryant Tamayo is realizing racecar engineering dream at K-State
Hundreds of first-year and transfer students like Bryant Tamayo are discovering the world-class education and learning opportunities K-State makes possible.
Pollution Prevention Institute celebrates 35 years of service to industry
For 35 years, the Pollution Prevention Institute has helped industry improve compliance with environmental regulations and reduce emissions to the environment.
Kansas Energy Program receives grant to help implement energy efficiency projects in Kansas
Kansas State University's Kansas Energy Program has received more than $600,000 in grant funding from the Kansas Corporation Commission to help Kansans achieve energy efficiency.
Kansas Energy Program technical assistance secures $5.6M in grant awards, empowering rural communities
The Kansas Energy Program in K-State's Engineering Extension hit multiple milestones in FY24 through its small business assistance program and KidWind Challenge.
K-State engineers find both a cause and a solution for greenhouse gases from silage
K-State researchers have identified silage as a source of nitrous oxide emissions while simultaneously developing methods to reduce these greenhouse gases from agriculture.
Natarajan recognized by K-State as outstanding graduate faculty member
Bala Natarajan, professor of electrical and computer engineering, was one of two outstanding graduate faculty members to receive the prestigious 2024-2025 Commerce Bank and W.T. Kemper Foundation Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award.
Kiewit named 2024 Company of the Year by Carl R. Ice College of Engineering
Kansas State University's Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is honoring Kiewit as its 2024 Company of the Year. This annual selection is based on exhibited commitment to engineering education as well as high standards and quality performance in the engineering profession.
Carl R. Ice College of Engineering announces faculty and staff awards
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering presented its annual awards to faculty and staff at its fall convocation on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The awards are designed to commend the dedication of the college's faculty and staff in support of its teaching, research, service and outreach programs.
Carl R. Ice College of Engineering programs receive ABET accreditation
Three undergraduate programs in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering at Kansas State University have received accreditation for the first time by ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology.
Shamir publishes study supporting century-old theory that challenges Big Bang
Lior Shamir, associate professor of computer science, recently published results from an observational study in support of a century-old theory that directly challenges the validity of the Big Bang theory.
K-State engineering students earn ACEC scholarships
A pair of Kansas State University engineering students each received $10,000 in scholarships from the American Council of Engineering Companies, or ACEC, for their academic excellence and dedication to the field of engineering.
Guo receives NSF grant to enhance cybersecurity for biological data infrastructure
Xiaolong Guo, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, is working to provide robust cybersecurity tools for artificial intelligence applications in bioinformatics through the creation of an automated framework designed to ensure accurate and secure data.
Three engineering faculty members receive named positions
Andrew M. Duncan, Krishna P. Ghimire and Jeongdae Im all recently received named positions in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering.
Jones named civil engineering department head
Christopher Jones, holder of the Civil Engineering Alumni Professorship Honoring Dr. Robert Snell and professor at Kansas State University, has been named head of the civil engineering department.
Kramer elected IISE fellow
Bradley Kramer, Ike and Letty Evans engineering chair, professor and head of the industrial and manufacturing systems engineering department, was elected a fellow by the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, or IISE.
Technology Development Institute and GO Topeka partner to develop new hypoallergenic pet foods
Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute has partnered with GO Topeka and Arch Pet Food to develop a new low-ingredient hypoallergenic dog food formula.
K-State's precision agriculture innovations in Kansas are solutions for the world
K-State researchers have cultivated a multi-decade partnership with a local farm that has led to international solutions in the field of precision agriculture.
K-State Concrete Canoe team finishes among top 10 at national competition
The top-10 finish among 25 total competing teams is the team's best showing at this national event in the club's history. The group earned the chance to compete after winning its regional at the Mid-America Student Symposium in April.
K-State engineers to develop neutron sensors for improved control, safety in advanced nuclear reactors
A trio of faculty members in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering at Kansas State University is developing sensors designed to withstand one of the harshest operational environments ever created within the core of a nuclear reactor.
K-State has a new spot to power up electric cars, and engineering students led the charge
A multi-year undergraduate research project in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering resulted in a new EV charging station for K-State's campus.
New charging stations open in A28 lot
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is announcing the opening of two new electric vehicle, or EV, charging stations located in the A28 parking lot directly north of the Engineering Complex.
K-State quarter-scale tractor team takes second at international competition
The Kansas State University Helwig Farms Quarter-Scale Tractor Team took second place out of 21 teams at the 27th annual American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers' International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition.
Technology Development Institute partners with Wichita companies to develop innovative tool storage cabinet
Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute has collaborated with two Wichita-based companies to develop next-generation worksite storage cabinets that improve tool accessibility and tracking.
Four universities shaping tomorrow’s computer science leaders
The Department of Computer Science at Kansas State University prepares students for advanced positions in the computing industry through world-class faculty, world-class research and world-class education.
K-State engineering programs ranked among best graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report
According to U.S. News & World Report, a pair of graduate degree options in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering at Kansas State University are among the best graduate programs nationally.
Guo receives CAREER award to develop AI tools to detect computer hardware security risks
Xiaolong Guo, assistant professor in the Mike Wiegers Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has received a $490,000 National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Program award, known as a CAREER award, to develop an automated tool to detect security issues in computer hardware without human effort or specialized knowledge.
Powercat Motorsports cracks top 10 at Formula SAE Michigan
The Powercat Motorsports Formula SAE team finished in 10th place at Formula SAE Michigan, marking the club's best showing at the event since it began competing there annually in 1997.
Wildcat Wind Power takes third at national DOE Collegiate Wind Competition
Kansas State University's Wildcat Wind Power team took third place at the 2024 Collegiate Wind Competition, a U.S. Department of Energy event held in Minneapolis in May.
A team of Kansas State University researchers has developed an improved treatment for lung cancer and completed the first procedure in Australia as part of a clinical study.
Buyle receives 2024 Presidential Award for Outstanding Department Head
Ray Buyle, professor and head of the GE Johnson Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, received the Presidential Award for Outstanding Department Head.
K-State's Center for Hazardous Substance Research to receive $4M EPA grant to assist tribal nations
The Center for Hazardous Substance Research at Kansas State University will receive a $4 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to expand its Technical Assistance to Brownfields, or TAB, program to better assist tribal nations and affiliated entities.
Keen one of four professors receiving top award for undergraduate teaching excellence
Julia Keen, professor of architectural engineering and construction science, was one of four faculty members recognized for outstanding work in their roles as educators through the Commerce Bank and W.T. Kemper Foundation Undergraduate Teaching Awards.
K-State Concrete Canoe team wins regional competition, advances to nationals
The Kansas State University Concrete Canoe team took first place at its regional competition at the Mid-America Student Symposium hosted by Missouri University of Science and Technology in April.
K-State engineering honor society inducts new members
The Kansas State University Steel Ring Honor Society has inducted 24 new members for the 2024-2025 academic year.
K-State students awarded nuclear engineering scholarships from the US Department of Energy
Three students in the Alan Levin Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Kansas State University have received undergraduate nuclear engineering scholarships from the U.S. Department of Energy for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Kramer receives AEI's Outstanding Architectural Engineering Educator Award
Kimberly Waggle Kramer, G.E. Johnson construction science chair and professor in the GE Johnson Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science, received the Outstanding Architectural Engineering Educator Award from the Architectural Engineering Institute at the organization's annual award banquet on April 10 in San Jose, California.
K-State engineering alumnus to be recognized with honorary doctorate
Kansas State University will award an honorary doctorate to Tim Taylor, K-State engineering alumnus and leader in the petroleum industry. He was nominated by the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering to honor his support for campus organizations and initiatives and for his contributions to K-State.
K-State Graduate School recognizes faculty for exceptional graduate student mentoring
Ajay Sharda, professor of biological and agricultural engineering, was recognized with the Graduate Faculty Mentor Award, a $1,000 award from K-State's Graduate School designed to recognize outstanding mentoring.
Civil engineering department hosts 106th annual Kansas Transportation Engineering Conference
The civil engineering department in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering hosted the 106th annual Kansas Transportation Engineering Conference, or KTEC, April 9-10 on the Manhattan campus.
Civil engineering student receives fellowship from Federal Highway Administration
Hunter Meier, master's student in civil engineering, received a $10,000 grant from the Federal Highway Administration as part of its Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program.
Engineering honor society announces 2024 Saints of Engineering
This award is designed to honor up to five outstanding graduating seniors in the college who have been nominated by their respective departments in recognition of their leadership and contributions, impact on the college and K-State community, and strong record of academic excellence.
Global Engineers to host Asian Night Market at Beach Museum of Art
The Global Engineers program in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is hosting the 2024 Asian Night Market at the Beach Museum of Art from 3:30-9:30 p.m. on Friday, April 26.
Emery McClure receives 2024 Award of Distinction from Washington University
Ursula Emery McClure, teaching professor in the GE Johnson Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science, is a 2024 Award of Distinction honoree from the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis.
Carl R. Ice College of Engineering to host Engineering Design Showcase
This inaugural event will exhibit senior design projects from various disciplines across the College of Engineering and offer a unique opportunity for industry professionals and community members to explore the creativity and problem-solving skills of K-State engineering students.
Pal receives Department of Defense grant to develop shape-changing structures
Raj Kumar Pal, assistant professor in the Alan Levin Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, has received a more than $400,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense's Air Force Office of Scientific Research through the Young Investigator Program for his three-year project, "Reservoir Computing Metamaterials for Dynamically Reconfigurable Structures."
K-State students receive engineering society scholarships
Two architectural engineering students at Kansas State University received scholarships from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, or ASHRAE, for the 2024-25 school year.
Bahadori elected to national scientific authority on radiation protection
Amir A. Bahadori, associate professor in the Alan Levin Department of Mechanical Engineering, was recently elected to the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, or NCRP.
Jesse Schriner named Kansas State University Alumni Fellow
Jesse Schriner is one of 12 distinguished Kansas State University alumni honored as 2024 Alumni Fellows. Schriner is an Alumni Fellow for the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering and will be on campus to present guest lectures April 17-18.
Hohn named associate dean of engineering
Keith Hohn, chair and professor in the chemical, paper and biomedical engineering department at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, has been selected as associate dean for academic and administrative affairs in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, effective July 22.
K-State Baja SAE team takes second place at winter competition
Wildcat Offroad, the K-State Baja SAE team, put two cars in the top five of the standings at the 43rd annual Winter Baja competition hosted by Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan.
Carl R. Ice College of Engineering announces 2024 Engineering Ambassadors
The Kansas State University Carl R. Ice College of Engineering has selected 32 students for membership in the Engineering Ambassadors organization.
Sharda receives NSF award to help prepare Kansas farmers for future climates
Vaishali Sharda, assistant professor in the Carl and Melinda Helwig Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, aims to ensure the sustainability of Kansas water resources in crop production by creating a tool that can generate future climate scenarios and allow producers the knowledge and insight needed to adjust toward climate-smart practices.
Carl R. Ice College of Engineering boasts best employment, internship numbers among Kansas universities
According to enrollment data released by the Kansas Board of Regents, the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering at Kansas State University remains the top choice in Kansas for students pursuing an engineering degree. K-State's engineering college leads the list of state institutions with the largest number of graduates landing a job in Kansas and the largest number of students participating in internships by a wide margin.
Carl R. Ice College of Engineering announces 2024 Ice Scholars
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering at Kansas State University has announced its 2024 Ice Scholars, a group of select outstanding high school students who plan to major in engineering at the university.
Pourkargar receives NSF grant to explore methods to reduce animal testing in drug development
Davood B. Pourkargar, assistant professor of chemical engineering, has received a $245,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to enhance the understanding of drug delivery dynamics through a multiscale modeling framework utilizing organ-on-a-chip experiments and machine learning.
Sharda honored with endowed recognition in engineering
Ajay Sharda, professor in the Carl and Melinda Helwig Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, has been appointed the Terry Beemer Foundation Chair for Engineering Innovation at Kansas State University.
Engineering Hall of Fame to induct pair of new members
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering at Kansas State University will induct an accomplished internet communications platform officer and a trailblazing computer science professor into its Hall of Fame at the Seaton Society Award Celebration on March 1.
Carl R. Ice College of Engineering honors 10 alumni for early career success
The Kansas State University Carl R. Ice College of Engineering will honor 10 alumni for significant early to mid-career success at its annual Seaton Society Award Celebration on March 1.
Inch by inch, K-State's Technology Development Institute makes a digital twin of a rural Kansas school
Two K-State 105 partners — the Technology Development Institute and the Innovation Center — are helping rural Kansas communities digitally scan older buildings with the goal of redeveloping them for housing.
K-State computer science faculty secure more than $1 million in subawards for AI-based data research
Two Kansas State University computer science faculty members, along with collaborators from across the university, have secured more than $1 million in funding for artificial intelligence research related to data integration and efficient data reuse in agricultural and environmental health applications.
Technology Development Institute, GO Topeka partner to improve mobility equipment access for Kansans
Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute and GO Topeka have partnered to support a local physical therapy office that's working to increase access to mobility equipment for Kansas residents.
Bahadori honored with endowed professorship in engineering
Amir Bahadori, associate professor in the Alan Levin Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, has received the Hal and Mary Siegele professorship in engineering at Kansas State University.
K-State researchers work to enhance prescribed burning safety with NSF grant
Zifei Liu, assistant professor of biological and agricultural engineering, is part of a team that has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop technology to enhance the safety of prescribed burning.
K-State student researchers win top honors at governor's water conference
Two students from the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering won top honors for their research at last week's Governor's Conference on the Future of Water in Kansas.
Derby honored with endowed recognition in engineering
Melanie Derby, associate professor in the Alan Levin Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, has been appointed the Dr. Charles E. Wilson chair in engineering at Kansas State University.
K-State engineers receive grant to develop vehicle crash count predictive tool
A Kansas State University engineering team is developing a crash count predictive tool to help law enforcement agencies better allocate resources and increase safety on public roadways.
Rosowsky honored with civil engineering award
The American Society of Civil Engineers, or ASCE, has selected David Rosowsky, vice president for research at Kansas State University, to receive the 2023 Ernest E. Howard Award for his contributions to risk-informed design of wood structures and his influence on a generation of engineering students.
Parameswaran honored with endowed recognition in civil engineering
Prathap Parameswaran, recipient of the Fornelli Engineering professorship and associate professor of civil engineering, has been appointed the Thomas and Connie Paulson Civil Engineering Outstanding Faculty Member at Kansas State University.
K-State's Technology Development Institute kicks off product development seminar series
Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute visited Kiowa County in early November to kick off a series of educational product development seminars for high school students and community members in Kansas.
K-State competes at Associated Schools of Construction regional competition
A team of students from the GE Johnson Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science took part in the Associated Schools of Construction Region 4 2023 Construction Competition on Oct. 22-25 in Nebraska City, Nebraska.
K-State team wins Baja Fall Frenzy competition
The Kansas State University Baja SAE competition team won the Baja Fall Frenzy, an unofficial SAE competition hosted by Oklahoma State University on Oct. 7.
Powercat Motorsports wins inaugural Formula Wheat competition
Kansas State University's Powercat Motorsports team hosted and won its first competition event in Manhattan at Tuttle Creek Spillway in a weekend event held Sept. 30-Oct. 1. The team was the top performer among eight total race teams.
Technology Development Institute at K-State again selected as Economic Development Administration University Center
The United States Economic Development Administration has selected Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute for continued participation in the nationwide University Center program.
Carl R. Ice College of Engineering announces faculty and staff awards
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering presented its annual awards to faculty and staff at its fall convocation on Wednesday, Sept. 27. The awards are designed to commend the dedication of the college's faculty and staff in support of its teaching, research, service and outreach programs.
Wu receives collaborative NSF grant to build sustainable infrastructure for tribal communities
Hongyu Wu, associate professor in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, has received a grant of more than $1.1 million from the National Science Foundation to engineer and develop sustainable microgrid infrastructure to improve the reliability of power systems in Indigenous nations.
Four engineering faculty members receive named positions
Katie Loughmiller, Arslan Munir, Punit Prakash and Hongyu Wu all recently received named positions in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering.
K-State's Technology Development Institute produces unique system to improve food safety in produce
Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is working with a team of researchers from across the country to address organic-compliant food safety concerns for the produce industry.
Carl R. Ice College of Engineering names Burns & McDonnell its 2023 Company of the Year
Kansas State University's Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is honoring Burns & McDonnell as its 2023 Company of the Year. This annual selection is based on exhibited commitment to engineering education as well as high standards and quality performance in the engineering profession.
Fan receives NSF grant to build technology for analyzing gene expression
Shih-Kang "Scott" Fan, professor in the Alan Levin Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at K-State, has received a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to use electromicrofluidics to study gene versions at the single-cell level and create multimodal maps of gene isoforms.
Wilkins elected ASABE fellow
Mark Wilkins, department head and professor in the Carl and Melinda Helwig Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at Kansas State University, has been elected a fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, or ASABE.
K-State researchers develop materials to lower operating temperatures of fuel cell and hydrogen production technology
Chuancheng Duan, assistant professor in the Tim Taylor Department of Chemical Engineering, and his team of researchers in the Materials Research Laboratory for Sustainable Energy and collaborators have developed a breakthrough in the race to develop commercially scalable and high-performing protonic ceramic electrochemical cells for efficient power generation and low-cost hydrogen production.
Edgar receives Iman Outstanding Faculty Award for Research
James Edgar, university distinguished professor of chemical engineering, is the receipient of the Iman Outstanding Faculty for Research Award sponsored by the K-State Alumni Association. The ceremony will take place Sept. 7 at 4 p.m.
K-State student earns national engineering scholarship
Grace Whisler Lipford, senior in civil engineering at Kansas State University, has been awarded a competitive national scholarship from the American Council of Engineering Companies Research Institute.
Wu receives Department of Defense grant to build security test bed for all-electric ships
Hongyu Wu, Kansas State University associate professor of engineering, has received a more than $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense's Office of Naval Research to build a high-fidelity, cyber-physical test bed for all-electric ships.
Scholars Assisting Scholars program recognized as Inspiring Program in STEM
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering's Scholars Assisting Scholars tutoring program has received the 2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education.
K-State engineering professor to lead nearly $1M community project on energy resilience
Bala Natarajan, Kansas State University engineering professor, will lead a nearly $1 million project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy aimed at developing an analysis and planning tool that will enhance community power grid resilience in Ford County.
Loughmiller receives visionary award
Katie Loughmiller, associate professor in the GE Johnson Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science, was awarded the Carol A. Kueker Construction Education Visionary Award from the National Association of Women in Construction Education Foundation at the organization's annual conference on Aug. 11 in Portland, Oregon.
Duan honored with young investigator award from electrochemical society
Chuancheng Duan, assistant professor in the Tim Taylor Department of Chemical Engineering, was recently selected as the winner of the 2023 High-Temperature Energy, Materials, & Processes Division J. Bruce Wagner, Jr. Young Investigator Award by the Electrochemical Society.
Engineering Extension organizational changes to radon program
The radon program in the Engineering Extension department has made organizational changes after the retirement of Bruce Snead, former director.
Technology Development Institute supports Kansas entrepreneur in growing business
Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering helped a Manhattan company develop custom equipment that reduces labor and production time for its unique coin stamping business.
K-State's Munir receives $1M USDA-NIFA grant
Arslan Munir, associate professor of computer science, has received a $1 million grant from the USDA-NIFA to develop a fog-assisted framework designed to fill the gaps in contemporary smart agriculture technologies.
Hutchinson leads ERVA task force, releases report on water security
Stacy Hutchinson, associate dean for research and graduate programs in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, led a thematic task force of the Engineering Research Visioning Alliance that recently released a report on engineering and water security.
K-State to lead $6M NSF project to study soil moisture preservation methods
The National Science Foundation has announced that Melanie Derby, associate professor in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, will receive a nearly $3 million grant as part of a $6 million cooperative award to study the potential for microbially active soil amendments to provide a long-term solution for conserving moisture and increasing nutrient availability for climate change-stressed crops.
K-State's Center for Hazardous Substance Research selected for $23M EPA grant
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced that the Center for Hazardous Substance Research at Kansas State University will receive a $23 million grant to expand its Technical Assistance to Brownfields, or TAB, program that works to revitalize environmentally distressed properties.
Technology Development Institute supports K-State associate professor's bassoon product launch
Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering has helped an associate professor launch the Maxwell Leg Hook, a new product for the bassoon industry.
Wei receives NSF EAGER award for study of flow physics in microswimmers
Mingjun Wei, associate professor in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering at Kansas State University, has received an early-concept grant for exploratory research, or EAGER, award from the National Science Foundation for his research exploring Purcell-like locomotion for microswimmers.
Dolese celebrates 10-year anniversary of $210 million gift announcement to higher education, engineering programs
On July 21, K-State leaders gathered at Dolese Bros. Co. headquarters in Oklahoma City to celebrate a decade of advancing engineering education together.
Engineering Extension has record year for Kansas businesses
The Kansas Energy Program, in its seventh year operating, just wrapped up the fiscal year with a record 27 assessments, a record $306,646 in estimated annual energy cost savings and its second-highest estimated annual energy savings or production of 2,836,135 kWh.
K-State Technology Development Institute, GO Topeka partner to support golf product from local inventor
Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute has partnered with GO Topeka to help a local inventor bring a patent-pending product, the Pars A Par surfacing tool, to the golfing industry.
Carter named director of Engineering Extension
David Carter has been named the next director of Engineering Extension at Kansas State University.
Pal receives CAREER award to study novel wave phenomena of architected plates
Raj Kumar Pal, assistant professor in the Alan Levin Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineeringat Kansas State University, has received a $500,000 National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Program award, known as a CAREER award, to study the vibration response of architected plates for novel wave phenomena.
K-State tractor team overcomes adversity to take second place at international competition
Despite a serious last-minute challenge, the Kansas State University Helwig Farms Quarter-Scale Tractor Team took second place out of 22 teams from other universities at the 26th annual American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers' International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition in Peoria, Illinois.
Powercat Motorsports notches club-best finish at national Formula SAE competition
In the club's top showing since it began competing annually in this event in 1997, the Powercat Motorsports Formula SAE team finished in 14th place at Formula SAE Michigan, May 17-20, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan.
Wildcat Wind Power tops national DOE Collegiate Wind Competition for second consecutive year
Kansas State University's Wildcat Wind Power team repeated as the winner of the 2023 Collegiate Wind Competition, a U.S. Department of Energy event in Boulder, Colorado.
K-State Technology Development Institute acquires technology for 3D indoor mapping
K-State's Technology Development Institute has acquired a NavVis VLX scanning system that creates 3D renderings of indoor facilities through point cloud scans and panoramic images.
K-State twirlers have success at state competition
Two K-State twirlers recently competed in the State of Kansas Twirling Championships. Both earned high placements in the statewide competition.
Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics moves forward with Academic Program Committee
On May 8, team members from the Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics, or DA3, collaborative and professors from across Kansas State University met with the goal of outlining new interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate certificate programs for K-State students in the DA3 space.
K-State team designs web application for dengue data visualization and case prediction
Dengue fever remains a significant public health concern in many tropical and subtropical countries, and there is still a need for a system that can effectively combine global risk assessment with timely incidence forecasting.
K-State Steel Bridge team to participate in national competition
The Kansas State University Steel Bridge team will participate in the American Institute of Steel Construction, or AISC, National Steel Bridge Competition June 2-3 on the campus of the University of California at San Diego.
K-State Technology Development Institute, University of Missouri partner to create device to support farmers in food safety
Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute has designed and constructed a water disinfection demonstration trailer to showcase water treatment technology options to farmers and promote food safety.
Besal Fund awards scholarships to K-State architectural engineering students
Four Kansas State University architectural engineering students have been named recipients of 2023-2024 Besal Fund scholarships, garnering a total of $13,500 from the Besal Lighting Education Fund.
K-State robotics team to compete at nationals after sweeping regional competition
A group from the Kansas State University Robotics Competition Team will compete for a national championship this weekend after sweeping first and second place at its regional competition in April.
Technology Development Institute at K-State creates custom machine for Kansas entrepreneur
Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute has helped a Wichita-based entrepreneur design and fabricate a custom piece of automation equipment to increase production volumes.
K-State mechanical engineering students earn University Nuclear Leadership Program scholarships
Two students from Kansas State University's Alan Levin Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering were awarded competitive scholarships from the University Nuclear Leadership Program, or UNLP.
K-State Concrete Canoe team takes second at regional competition
The Kansas State University Concrete Canoe team took second place at its regional competition while serving as hosts for the Mid-America Student Symposium in April.
K-State students win awards at annual international design competition
A team of students from Kansas State University's GE Johnson Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science brought home two awards from a design competition hosted by the Architectural Engineering Institute, or AEI, held April 13 in Denver.
Carl R. Ice College of Engineering DEIB unit wins university award for enhancing diversity
The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, or DEIB, unit in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is the recipient of the 2023 University Outstanding Department or Unit Award for Enhancing Diversity.
Udall Foundation recognizes K-State junior for commitment to sustainability
Nicholas Saia, a junior from Olathe, has been awarded a $7,000 scholarship for leadership, public service and commitment to an issue related to the environment.
Duong receives K-State excellence in research award
Duong, from Scott City, is the recipient of the University Award for Distinguished Undergraduate Student in Research.
K-State engineering students earn prestigious scholarship
Five computer science students have been awarded the CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service.
Amy Betz named recipient of KAWSE Award
Amy Betz, assistant dean and associate professor in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, is the 2022-2023 recipient of the K-State Office for the Advancement of Women in Science and Engineering, or KAWSE, Award.
Culbertson named K-State's 84th Goldwater scholar
Matthew Culbertson, senior in physics and mechanical engineering, Manhattan, is Kansas State University's 84th Goldwater scholar.
Scoglio honored as university distinguished professor
Caterina Scoglio, recipient of the Paslay Professorship in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Steve Hsu keystone research scholar, was one of five professors honored as university distinguished professors, the highest faculty title bestowed at K-State.
K-State's Steel Ring Honor Society inducts new members
The Kansas State University Steel Ring Honor Society has inducted 24 new members for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Engineering honor society announces Saints of Engineering
The Steel Ring Engineering Honor Society in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering has announced its 2023 Saints of Engineering.
Rasheed elected Engineering Mechanics Institute fellow
Hayder Rasheed, Darold and Debbie Davis cornerstone teaching scholar and professor of civil engineering, has been elected a fellow of the Engineering Mechanics Institute in the American Society of Civil Engineers.
K-State loses longest-tenured dean of engineering
Donald Rathbone, former dean of the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering at Kansas State University, died April 11 in Manhattan. He was 94 years old.
Duan to receive $1.2 million in DOE funding for pair of research projects to reduce methane emissions
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced that Chuancheng Duan, assistant professor in the Tim Taylor Department of Chemical Engineering at Kansas State University, has secured $1.2 million in grant funding from the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management for his work, which focuses on methane emission reduction.
Kimberly Gerard named Kansas State University Alumni Fellow
Kimberly Gerard is one of 12 distinguished Kansas State University alumni honored as 2023 Alumni Fellows. Gerard is an Alumni Fellow for the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering and will be on campus to present guest lectures April 12-14.
K-State chemical engineer Won Min Park receives NSF CAREER award
Won Min Park, assistant professor in the Tim Taylor Department of Chemical Engineering at Kansas State University, has received a $550,000 National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Program award, known as a CAREER award, to develop a simple, modular and versatile technology to direct the folding and assembly of protein biomaterials using a molecular version of origami.
K-State Baja SAE team takes fourth in winter competition
The contest features the off-road racing of recreational vehicles built within the guidelines of the Society of Automotive Engineers. This specific competition is unique because the main endurance race is run on an ice track. K-State took 12 students and four different vehicles on the trip.
Three high school seniors earn K-State's Presidential Scholarship
Tyler Calgren is one of three high school seniors to receive a Presidential Scholarship from K-State, the largest scholarship award in the state. Calgren, who was one of 10 finalists for the award among 80 applicants, plans to study mechanical engineering in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering in the fall.
Carl R. Ice College of Engineering recognized by ASEE’s Diversity Recognition Program
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering was recognized at the bronze level by the American Society of Engineering Education, or ASEE, Diversity Recognition Program. Assistant Dean Craig Wanklyn received the award on behalf of the college on Feb. 28 at ASEE’s Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity event in New Orleans.
Duan to receive grant for co-generation of liquid chemicals and electricity from natural gas
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced that Chuancheng Duan, assistant professor in the Tim Taylor Department of Chemical Engineering at Kansas State University, has been selected to receive a $500,000 grant to develop a novel method for co-generation of liquid chemicals and electricity from natural gas.
K-State engineering students spend winter break volunteering on service trip
The student chapter of Associated General Contractors of Kansas at Kansas State University in the GE Johnson Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science took eight students and two faculty advisors on its annual winter break service project.
Two alumni honored with induction to Engineering Hall of Fame
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering at Kansas State University will induct two new members into its Hall of Fame on March 4: Kevin Honomichl and Jerry Westhoff.
Carl R. Ice College of Engineering alumni honored for early career success
The Kansas State University Carl R. Ice College of Engineering will honor nine alumni for significant early to mid-career success at its annual Seaton Society Award Celebration on March 4.
Carl R. Ice College of Engineering announces 2023 Ice Scholars
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering at Kansas State University has announced its 2023 Ice Scholars, outstanding high school seniors who plan to major in engineering at the university.
Jones named interim department head of civil engineering
Christopher Jones, Thomas and Connie Paulson Civil Engineering Outstanding Faculty Member and Wallis-Lage Family Cornerstone Teaching Scholar, has been named interim department head of civil engineering. Jones will also hold the Civil Engineering Alumni Professorship Honoring Dr. Robert Snell.
According to enrollment data released by the Kansas Board of Regents, the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering at Kansas State University remains the top choice in Kansas for engineering students, leading the list of state institutions with the largest number of engineering graduates and currently enrolled students of any engineering school in the state in 2022.
Gilman scholarships awarded to K-State students for spring and summer international study
Jared Paubel, junior in computer science, is one of three receipients of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships. Paubel is currently studying abroad in Prague, Czech Republic.
K-State's Carl R. Ice College of Engineering selects ambassadors for 2023
The Kansas State University Carl R. Ice College of Engineering has selected 32 students for membership in the Engineering Ambassadors organization.
Three to receive awards for promoting diversity at K-State
Christopher Burrell, senior in mechanical engineering, is one of three to receive a Commerce Bank Presidential Award for promoting diversity at Kansas State University.
Scoglio receives grant to study disease spread and long-distance dispersal of pathogens
Caterina Scoglio, professor in the Mike Wiegers Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has received a U.S. Department of Agriculture – Research Education and Economics grant to study long-distance dispersal and disease spread of six model hosts and pathogens.
Duan receives Materials Today Energy Rising Star Award
Chuancheng Duan, assistant professor in the Tim Taylor Department of Chemical Engineering in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, is the winner of the 2022 Materials Today Energy Rising Star Award.
Kramer receives American Concrete Institute Education Award
Kimberly Waggle Kramer, G.E. Johnson construction science chair and professor in the GE Johnson Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science, received the American Concrete Institute Education Award for 2022.
Two engineering faculty members receive named positions
Doina Caragea and Bill Zhang are each recent recipients of named positions in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering.
Hutchinson chairing Engineering Research Visioning Alliance's standing council
Stacy Hutchinson, associate dean for research and graduate programs and professor of biological and agricultural engineering within the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, is serving a one-year term as chair of the standing council in the National Science Foundation-funded Engineering Research Visioning Alliance, or ERVA.
Strauss selected for November Charlie Award from K-State Advisor Forum
The K-State Advisor Forum has selected Crystal Strauss, academic advisor in the Alan Levin Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, for the November Charlie Award.
Engineering student receives award from Kansas Prevention Collaborative
Abby Aguilar, sophomore in biomedical engineering, received the 2022 Kansas Prevention Young Leader Award from the Kansas Prevention Collaborative at its annual conference in Wichita.
Federal grant funds upcoming Midwest Commercial Vehicle Safety Summit
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, an agency under the U.S. Department of Transportation, recently awarded more than $564,000 through the high-priority grant program to fund the 2023 Midwest Commercial Vehicle Safety Summit.
Carl R. Ice College of Engineering honors pair with Sue Barsamian Awards for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion
The awards, endowed and first presented by alumna Sue Barsamian in 2021, were given to Abby Aguilar, sophomore in biomedical engineering, and Melanie Derby, associate professor of mechanical and nuclear engineering.
Prabhakar receives Amazon Research Award to study evolving machine learning systems
Pavithra Prabhakar, Peggy and Gary Edwards chair in engineering and professor of computer science at Kansas State University, received an Amazon Research Award to design a tool that highlights changes between different versions of machine learning software systems in order to minimize negative user experiences.
Multidisciplinary team receives grant to develop sustainable, off-grid construction materials
Scott Thompson, associate professor in the Alan Levin Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Kansas State University, is leading a team that received a nearly $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to innovate a technique for additively manufacturing raw earth materials sustainably and in any location.
Architectural engineering student selected for AISC scholarship
Cameron Hicks, senior in architectural engineering from Lee's Summit, Missouri, has received a $5,000 American Institute of Steel Construction Education Foundation Scholarship for the 2022-2023 school year.
Janzen awarded national laboratory residency through Department of Energy program
Eli Janzen, doctoral student in the Tim Taylor Department of Chemical Engineering at Kansas State University, is one of 44 awardees nationally through the Department of Energy's Office of Science Graduate Student Research, or SCSGR, program.
Two engineering doctoral students on winning team of international cybersecurity event
Two doctoral students in electrical and computer engineering at Kansas State University were part of a four-member team that won the 2022 HACK@SEC virtual cybersecurity event.
Carl R. Ice College of Engineering announces faculty and staff awards
The college presented its annual awards to faculty and staff at its fall convocation on Thursday, Sept. 29. The awards are designed to commend the dedication of the college's faculty and staff in support of its teaching, research, service and outreach programs.
Carl R. Ice College of Engineering names Great Plains Manufacturing as 2022 Company of the Year
The Kansas State University Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is honoring Great Plains Manufacturing Inc. as its 2022 Company of the Year. This annual selection is based on exhibited commitment to engineering education, as well as high standards and quality performance in the engineering profession.
Four architectural engineering students awarded Besal Fund scholarships
Four Kansas State University architectural engineering students have been named recipients of 2022-2023 Besal Fund scholarships, garnering a total of $23,500 from the Besal Lighting Education Fund.
Mechanical engineering student awarded Gilman scholarship
Ainslie Markle, senior in mechanical engineering, is one of six Kansas State University students selected for the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study internationally.
K-State engineering students earn honorable mention at national ethics contest
A team of students from the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering earned an honorable mention at the Milton F. Lunch Ethics Contest hosted by the National Society of Professional Engineers board.
Vasserman using NSF grant to broaden rural access to computing education in Kansas
Eugene Vasserman, associate professor in the computer science department at Kansas State University, has received a National Science Foundation grant to broaden rural access to computing education across the state of Kansas.
Sharda awarded USDA grant to develop irrigation strategies in eastern Great Plains
Vaishali Sharda, assistant professor of biological and agricultural engineering at Kansas State University, has received a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to develop water and nutrient management strategies to aid in managing climate risks and preserving resources in the eastern Kansas River Basin.
Four architectural engineering students receive ASHRAE scholarships
Students from the GE Johnson Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science received scholarships for the upcoming 2022-2023 academic year from ASHRAE.
R3NRT team wins Best Paper award at ASEE national conference
The team representing the Rural Resource Resiliency National Science Foundation Research Traineeship, or R3NRT, won the Best Paper award for the graduate studies division at the American Society of Engineering Education, or ASEE, Annual Conference and Exposition in June.
Pair of mechanical and nuclear engineering department faculty secure patent
Two faculty members in the Alan Levin Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering have secured a patent for their work on nanopatterned surfaces and methods for accelerated freezing and liquid recovery.
Wu awarded Lucas-Rathbone Professorship in Engineering
Hongyu Wu, Michelle Munson-Serban Simu Keystone research scholar and associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, has been awarded a Lucas-Rathbone Professorship in Engineering at K-State. The five-year appointment carries annual funding to be used in support of his designation as a highly regarded K-State educator and researcher in the Mike Wiegers Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Mirafzal awarded Louie T. Marshall Engineering Professorship
Behrooz Mirafzal, professor of electrical and computer engineering, has been awarded the first Louie T. Marshall Engineering Professorship at K-State. The five-year appointment carries annual funding to be used in support of his designation as a highly regarded K-State educator and researcher in the Mike Wiegers Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Civil engineering faculty member selected for NSF Game Changer Academies
H. M. "Husain" Aziz, assistant professor of civil engineering, has been inducted as a panel fellow in the 2022 cohort of the National Science Foundation Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation's Game Changer Academies.
Anthony named department head of chemical engineering
Jennifer Anthony, Wayne and Barbara Harms — Carl and Mary Ice Keystone research scholar and associate professor at Kansas State University, has been named head of the Tim Taylor Department of Chemical Engineering. She will also hold the title of Tim Taylor chair in chemical engineering.
Two electrical and computer engineering faculty recognized by IEEE
Anil Pahwa and Caterina Scoglio, both faculty members of the Mike Wiegers Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, were recently recognized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, or IEEE.
Biological and agricultural engineering department names next department head
Mark Wilkins, graduate programs chair and professor of biological systems engineering at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, has been named head of the Carl and Melinda Helwig Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, effective Aug. 7.
Powercat Motorsports competes at national Formula SAE event
Powercat Motorsports, K-State's Formula race team, competed at Formula SAE Michigan alongside 100 teams from universities all over the world, including Germany, Brazil and Canada, in a three-day event, May 18-21, in Brooklyn, Michigan.
ASCE Concrete Canoe team to represent K-State at national competition
The Kansas State University Concrete Canoe team will compete at the 35th annual American Society of Civil Engineers' Concrete Canoe Competition finals after a second-place finish at the regional Mid-America Student Symposium in May.
Im receives NSF CAREER award for quantifying nitrous oxide emissions in forage conservations
A Kansas State University professor seeks to better understand and quantify emissions of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, from agricultural forage conservation with a more than $600,000 NSF CAREER award.
Steel Bridge team earns trip to national competition
The Kansas State University Steel Bridge team from the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering will compete at the American Institute of Steel Construction National Steel Bridge Competition May 27-28 at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Wildcat Wind Power notches first-ever win at DOE's Collegiate Wind Competition
Kansas State University's Wildcat Wind Power team won the 2022 Collegiate Wind Competition, a U.S. Department of Energy event in San Antonio May 16-18.
Natarajan leads K-State portion of $24 million NSF investment in resilient, socially equitable infrastructure
Ensuring that infrastructure is equipped to support all communities after a disaster, including historically underserved groups that often receive less aid in the aftermath, is the aim of a new five-year, $24 million statewide initiative funded by the National Science Foundation.
K-State to compete at nationals after sweeping top spots at regional collegiate robotics competition
Two teams from the Kansas State University Robotics Competition Team will compete at the National Robotics League Championship and College Invitational Friday, May 20, and Saturday, May 21, after sweeping first and second place at the regional competition in April.
Betz elected ASME fellow
Amy Betz, assistant dean for retention, diversity and inclusion for the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering and associate professor in the Alan Levin Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Kansas State University, has been elected a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
K-State computer science duo help develop KnowWhereGraph
A team of collaborators that includes Pascal Hitzler, Lloyd T. Smith Creativity in Engineering chair and professor of computer science at Kansas State University, is set to release the KnowWhereGraph, designed to be one of the biggest publicly available knowledge graphs ever.
Das receives NSF CAREER award to investigate sensors from nano-engineered atomically thin material architectures
Inventing field-effect transistors that achieve high-performance signals with ultra-low electronic noise and laying the foundation for emerging biosensor technologies is the research focus of Suprem Das, who has received a $500,000 CAREER award from the National Science Foundation.
Carl R. Ice College of Engineering announces Ice Scholars
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineeringat Kansas State University has announced its 2022 Ice Scholars, which recognize select outstanding students who plan to major in engineering at the university.
Computer science professor serving as program director for National Science Foundation
Pavithra Prabhakar, Peggy and Gary Edwards chair and professor in the computer science department in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, is serving as program director for the Software and Hardware Foundations Cluster in the Computing and Communication Division of the Computer and Information Science Directorate of the NSF.
Office of VPR congratulates researchers awarded patents
A pair of Carl R. Ice College of Engineering faculty members were congratulated by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Kansas State University Innovation Partners for being awarded U.S. patents during the first quarter of 2022.
Steel Ring Honor Society inducts 24 new members
The Kansas State University Steel Ring Honor Society has inducted 24 new members for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Engineering honor society announces 2022 award recipients
The Steel Ring Engineering Honor Society in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering has announced its spring award recipients in the following categories: Saint Patricia and Saint Patrick, the W. Leroy Culbertson Steel Ring Leadership Scholarship and the Clair A. Mauch Steel Ring Advisor of the Year Award.
Engineering college adding bachelor's degree in cybersecurity
Offered through the computer science department, the curriculum of 120 credit hours will be officially available in fall 2022.
Schmitz selected for NSF's Graduate Research Fellowship
Ceci Schmitz, senior in electrical engineering, was selected for the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship. She will attend Duke University in the fall to pursue her doctorate in biomedical engineering.
K-State engineering student recognized as Goldwater scholar
Avanelle Stoltz, sophomore in biological systems engineering, was one of two K-State students to receive the prestigious recognition in 2022 from the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation.
Technology Development Institute's Innovation Stimulus Program assists Kansas chiropractic table manufacturer
Engineering assistance provided by the Technology Development Institute, or TDI, in the Kansas State University Carl R. Ice College of Engineering has helped a Lawrence-based manufacturer of chiropractic tables improve quality and reduce costs.
K-State Cyber Defense Club takes second at national competition
A team from the Kansas State University Cyber Defense Club, a registered departmental student organization, placed second at the Iowa State University National Cyber Defense Competition, Feb. 4-5, in Ames, Iowa.
Brockhoff recognized for outstanding undergraduate teaching
Ronald Brockhoff is one of four Kansas State University faculty members to receive the 2022 Commerce Bank and W.T. Kemper Foundation Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award.
Student construction chapter spends winter break time volunteering on service trip
The Associated General Contractors of Kansas Student Chapter at Kansas State University in the GE Johnson Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science took 14 students and two faculty advisors on its annual winter break service project.
Kansas State University ASC Team takes second
The Kansas State University ASC Team from the GE Johnson Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science went to Reno, Nevada, Feb. 9-12, to compete in the Associated Schools of Construction Region 6 and 7 Competition.
Sharda receives Deere & Company grant to innovate planting systems
Ajay Sharda, Patrick Wilburn — Carl and Mary Ice Keystone research scholar and associate professor in the Carl and Melinda Helwig Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at Kansas State University, has received a grant from Deere & Company to innovate planting systems to more accurately place seeds and maximize productivity and profitability.
Three alumni honored with induction to Engineering Hall of Fame
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering will induct Cindy Wallis-Lage, Larry E. Erickson and Michelle Munson into its Hall of Fame at the Seaton Society Award Celebration on March 5.
Carl R. Ice College of Engineering alumni honored for early career success
The Kansas State University Carl R. Ice College of Engineering will honor 10 alumni for significant early to mid-career success. The honorees will be recognized at an award celebration March 5.
Sharda to receive $6 million NSF grant to develop spray-on bioplastics for use in farming
The National Science Foundation has announced that Vaishali Sharda, assistant professor in the Carl and Melinda Helwig Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, will receive a nearly $6 million grant to develop spray-on bioplastics that protect soil and control weeds in an environmentally friendly way.
Wu receives NSF CAREER award for power grid defense project
Hongyu Wu, Michelle Munson-Serban Simu Keystone research scholar and associate professor in the Mike Wiegers Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Kansas State University, has received a $500,000 Faculty Early Career Development, or CAREER, Award from the National Science Foundation.
Mechanical engineering professor elected ASME fellow
Gurpreet Singh, Harold O. and Jane C. Massey Neff professor in the Alan Levin Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Kansas State University, has been elected a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Carl R. Ice College of Engineering remains top choice for engineers in Kansas in 2021
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering at Kansas State University remains the top choice in Kansas for future engineers, boasting the largest number of graduates and currently enrolled students of any engineering school in the state in 2021.
2022 Engineering Ambassadors selected to serve Carl R. Ice College of Engineering
Thirty-two students have been selected as Engineering Ambassadors for the Kansas State University Carl R. Ice College of Engineering. Ambassadors are current engineering students chosen to promote the engineering profession and act as hosts for the college.
Technology Development Institute assists in development of new litter control product
Design assistance provided by the Technology Development Institute, or TDI, in the Kansas State University Carl R. Ice College of Engineering has led to the design and production of a new product to reduce litter and improve the environment during outdoor recreational activities.
Architectural engineering and construction science students earn concrete certification
Seventeen students from the GE Johnson Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science have received Tilt-Up Concrete technician certification following completion of coursework and successfully passing an exam administered by the American Concrete Institute.
K-State partners with USCYBERCOM's Academic Engagement Network
The computer science department in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering has partnered with the United States Cyber Command, or USCYBERCOM, through its Academic Engagement Network, joining 83 other academic institutions nationwide.
Electrical and computer engineering department names winners of Fall Senior Design Expo
The Mike Wiegers Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering hosted its semiannual Senior Design Expo on Dec. 7, 2021, in the Engineering Hall Atrium. Four teams presented projects to faculty, staff, students and guests.
Engineering faculty members receive named positions
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering announces four faculty members as its most recent recipients of named positions.
Kramer elected chair of Kansas State Board of Technical Professions committee
Kimberly Waggle Kramer, professor in the GE Johnson Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science, was recently elected as Professional Engineer/Professional Surveyor committee chair of the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions.
Carl R. Ice College of Engineering presents inaugural Sue Barsamian Awards for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering had even more to celebrate than usual at this year's fifth annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit on Nov. 9, presenting a pair of new awards created by alumna Sue Barsamian.
Bindra receives DOE grant to study thermal transport within 3D-printed reactor components
Hitesh Bindra, associate professor of mechanical and nuclear engineering, is receiving a nearly $800,000 grant from the DOE to study thermal transport in 3D-printed ceramic nuclear reactor core components to help optimize reactor fuel design.
Carl R. Ice College of Engineering to host fifth annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit
The Multicultural Engineering Program student advisory board and the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering have partnered to host the fifth annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, in 1109 Engineering Hall.
Scoglio and Valent earn Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award for excellence in research, graduate teaching
Internationally recognized researchers in network science and plant diseases are being recognized as the 2021-2022 Commerce Bank and W.T. Kemper Foundation Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award recipients at Kansas State University.
NRC funds data-driven analysis framework for advanced nuclear reactors
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has awarded Hitesh Bindra a nearly $500,000 grant to develop data-driven computational models for safety analysis of advanced nuclear reactors for regulatory and licensing purposes.
State partners with K-State engineering through University Engineering Initiative Act renewal
The renewal of the state's University Engineering Initiative Act continues the work by K-State's Carl R. Ice College of Engineering to fuel economic growth and business success in Kansas.
U.S. Department of Energy funds project to investigate safety of shippable nuclear reactors
Hitesh Bindra, associate professor of mechanical and nuclear engineering, has received a nearly $800,000 grant to investigate safety in horizontally oriented micro-scale nuclear reactors designed for shipping in standard-sized containers.
Kim awarded NSF grant to develop next-generation wound treatment
Jungkwun "JK" Kim, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, has received a National Science Foundation grant to develop a next-generation wound treatment that also resists infection through microneedle-mediated adaptive phototherapy.
Pair of engineering faculty members receive named positions
Behrooz Mirafzal and Hayder Rasheed are each recent recipients of named positions in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering.
K-State senior speaks at AGC national convention
Matt Forbus, senior in construction science and management, was an invited guest speaker at the 2021 Associated General Contractors of America annual convention in Orlando, making the trip with 14 others from K-State's student AGC chapter.
Kramer awarded grant to establish cross-campus online curriculum for precast concrete
Kimberly Kramer, professor of architectural engineering and construction science, has received a grant from the Precast Concrete Industry Foundation and the National Precast Concrete Association.
Bindra receiving DOE grant to explore microreactor end-use in hydrogen and fertilizer production
Hitesh Bindra, associate professor of mechanical and nuclear engineering, will receive a nearly $700,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to explore the use of micro-scale nuclear reactors in the production of hydrogen from agricultural waste.
Two K-State faculty receive $5,000 Iman Awards for teaching and research
Two Kansas State University faculty members, one from the College of Agriculture and one from the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, each received a $5,000 award in recognition of their outstanding research and teaching.
Pollution Prevention Institute awarded KDHE grant to aid small businesses
The Pollution Prevention Institute at K-State has received a $333,000 grant from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to provide free, confidential environmental compliance assistance to Kansas small businesses.
Lei awarded NSF grant to develop all-optical fabrication of waveguides in silicon
Shuting Lei, Carl R. and Mary T. Ice industrial engineering professor, has received a National Science Foundation grant to develop a direct laser writing method to produce 3D optical waveguides embedded inside silicon with low propagation loss.
Engineering Extension surpasses $1M in grant assistance to Kansas ag producers, rural small businesses
The Kansas Energy Program has helped Kansas agricultural producers or rural small businesses complete 58 grant applications, resulting in more than $1 million in federal grant funding to implement energy efficiency or renewable energy projects.
Buyle family to be honored as Kansas State University's Family of the Year
A family who moved to Manhattan nearly 50 years ago and stayed because of Kansas State University is being honored as K-State's 2021 Family of the Year.
Fateh awarded NSF grant to develop smart coil technology for AC motors
Fariba Fateh, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, has received a National Science Foundation grant to develop smart coil technology for use in high-performance alternating current, or AC, motor drives.
Scoglio awarded USDA grant to develop tool to estimate insect pathogen risk
Caterina Scoglio, professor of electrical and computer engineering, has received a U.S. Department of Agriculture — Research Education and Economics grant to develop a computer tool used to estimate the risk for arthropod-transmitted pathogens.
K-State's Paul Karr to explore engineering, student opportunities in Kansas City
On Aug. 8, Paul Karr begins a two-year appointment as the director of engineering programs at K-State Olathe. He will focus on engineering outreach activities and support for the animal health and urban food systems programs.
K-State junior in engineering wins international scholarship
Kansas State University student Caden Stirtz, Liberty, Missouri, has been awarded an ASHRAE international award, the Henry Adams Scholarship, for the upcoming academic year.
K-State engineering faculty earn Concept of the Year award
A Kansas State University team of researchers in agricultural engineering has been recognized for an idea that will use robotic machines to collect data that can help farmers make better decisions when planting crops.
Architectural engineering team places in international competition
A competition team from the GE Johnson Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science at Kansas State University placed second in the "HVAC System Selection" category at a recent virtual ASHRAE international competition.
Improving immunotherapy treatment for cancer patients the goal for engineering research team
A team at K-State led by Punit Prakash has been funded by the National Science Foundation to research monitoring of a cancerous tumor's immune state in order to assess immunotherapy interventions that will drive more tumors to a favorable state.
Powercat Motorsports competes at Formula SAE Michigan 2021
K-State's formula race team, Powercat Motorsports, competed in the Formula SAE Michigan July 7-10.
EPA extends grant for radon programs at K-State Engineering Extension
National Radon Program Services at K-State, a part of Engineering Extension, has been awarded a $200,000-per-year, three-year grant to conduct national radon technical assistance for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Rahmani awarded USDA grant to improve estimation of evapotranspiration
Vahid Rahmani, assistant professor of biological and agricultural engineering, has received a U.S. Department of Agriculture — Research Education and Economics grant to improve evapotranspiration and soil moisture information across the U.S.
K-State's high-powered rocketry team places fourth at annual international Spaceport America Cup
K-State's high-powered rocketry team, Final Frontier Aerospace Systems and Technology, or FFAero, competed in the 15th anniversary of the international competition 2021 Spaceport America Cup, placing fourth out of 36 teams in its division and 10th out of 76 teams overall.
Nichols selected for inaugural leadership program
Chassy Nichols, assistant budget fiscal officer in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, has been selected as a participant in the new Emerging Leaders Program of the National Association of College and University Business Officers.
Professor announces publication of book on phytotechnology
Larry Erickson, professor in the Tim Taylor Department of Chemical Engineering, announces publication of the edited book, "Phytotechnology with Biomass Production — Sustainable Management of Contaminated Sites."
K-State Collegiate Wind Competition team recognized in national event
The U.S. Department of Energy has joined universities and wind energy experts from across the country to announce the winners of the 2021 Collegiate Wind Competition. A team from K-State was on that list as winner of the turbine prototype contest.
Two civil engineering professors selected for regional awards by the American Society of Civil Engineers
The Region 7 Board of Governors of the American Society of Civil Engineers recently honored Mustaque Hossain and Hani Melhem, professors of civil engineering, with 2021 Region 7 awards
Architectural engineering student awarded top-level scholarship
Dawson Bailey, senior in architectural engineering, has received the Gold Award, a $2,500 scholarship from the Mid-West Concrete Industry Board and Concrete Promotional Group.
Commitment, dedication earn two K-State seniors Muir Alpha Tau Omega Blue Key Leadership Scholarship
Two 2020-2021 members of Blue Key Senior Honorary are recipients of the William L. Muir II and John T. Muir Alpha Tau Omega Blue Key Leadership Scholarship for their commitment, dedication, support of others, unselfishness and willingness to help.
Showcase highlights engineering undergraduate research activities
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering hosted its virtual Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry Showcase in April. Participants submitted their abstract, digital poster and three-minute recorded video explaining their poster and research activity.
Thompson awarded Mark and Brenda Brown Professorship in Electrical and Computer Engineering
David Thompson has been awarded the first Mark and Brenda Brown Professorship in Electrical and Computer Engineering at K-State.
Architectural engineering students awarded national scholarships
One graduate and four undergraduate architectural engineering students have been named recipients of 2021-2022 Besal Fund Scholarships.
Presidential Award winners recognized for teaching, leadership
Excellence in leadership and teaching is earning three individuals Kansas State University's 2021 Presidential awards.
Bateman Scholarship awarded to six incoming K-State freshmen
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering has announced the first six recipients of its inaugural John H. Bateman Scholarship, which recognizes select outstanding students who plan to major in engineering at the university.
Steel Bridge Team to take part in national competition
The Kansas State University Steel Bridge Team, after scoring well in the Heartland Regionals in April, has qualified for the American Institute of Steel Construction, or AISC, National Student Steel Bridge Competition virtual event, "Compete from Campus," Tuesday, May 4, in Engineering Hall.
Civil engineering senior wins national scholarship from American Society of Civil Engineers
Sarah Carr, senior in civil engineering, has been awarded the Eugene C. Figg Jr. Civil Engineering Scholarship from the American Society of Civil Engineers.
K-State Center for Hazardous Substance Research to receive $5 million in continued EPA funding
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has selected the Kansas State University Center for Hazardous Substance Research to receive a $5 million grant to continue brownfield revitalization work.
Knights of St. Patrick awards announced
The Steel Ring Engineering Honor Society in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering has announced recipients of the 2021 Knight of St. Patrick award.
Engineering honor society announces spring award recipients
The Steel Ring Engineering Honor Society in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering has announced its spring award recipients.
K-State receives NRC funding for Nuclear Engineering Fellowship Program
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has funded a new Nuclear Engineering Fellowship Program to provide financial support and mentoring to at least three Kansas State University nuclear engineering doctoral students.
From KSU Foundation: Kansas State University celebrates the naming of the Carl and Melinda Helwig Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Carl and Melinda Helwig have invested in the naming of the Carl and Melinda Helwig Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering. On Friday, April 23, the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering will celebrate this naming in the Helwigs' honor.
K-State team receives USGS grant to study management of harmful algae blooms affecting freshwater systems
Trisha Moore, Kansas State University associate professor of biological and agricultural engineering, is leading a three-year collaborative project to study management of harmful algae blooms.
K-State senior awarded national scholarship from Associated General Contractors of America
Matt Forbus, senior in construction science and management, has been awarded a scholarship from the Associated General Contractors of America's Education and Research Foundation.
Carl R. Ice College of Engineering announces excellence in diversity and inclusion awards
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is now accepting applications for two new awards honoring demonstrated commitment to excellence in diversity and inclusion.
K-State junior awarded national DOE scholarship
Broderick Sieh, junior in mechanical engineering, has been awarded a $7,500 scholarship by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy Integrated University Program.
Student chapter wins excellence award from the American Concrete Institute
The K-State student chapter of the American Concrete Institute has been named a 2020 ACI Excellent University, one of 33 universities worldwide and one of seven in the United States so designated.
K-State Alumni Association names 2021 Robinson Family Multicultural Leadership Award and International Leadership Award winners
The K-State Alumni Association recognizes eight K-Staters with the Robinson Family Multicultural Leadership Awards and International Leadership Awards.
Engineering professors receive funding for DOE water infrastructure project
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced awards totaling $27.5 million for 16 water infrastructure projects, including one at K-State led by Prathap Parameswaran, associate professor of civil engineering.
Industrial engineering student earns top award at Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers regional conference
Ethan Copple, senior in industrial and manufacturing systems engineering, was awarded first place in the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers South Central Regional Conference paper competition.
New members selected for Steel Ring Honor Society
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering Steel Ring Honor Society has inducted 21 new members for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Beocat continues to offer unparalleled computing access to researchers
Beocat, the high-performance computing cluster at the Kansas State University Institute for Computational Research, is marking 15 years of service excellence having provided more than 135 million central processing unit hours to 2,500+ active researchers.
Kansas State University promotes 77 faculty members, 46 receive tenure
Seventy-seven Kansas State University faculty members are receiving promotions in rank, with 46 faculty members earning tenure.
Two alumni join Engineering Hall of Fame
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering will induct two new members into its Hall of Fame on March 5.
Engineering alumni honored for career success
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering will honor 10 alumni for professional career accomplishment during the first 20 years following their graduation.
Engineering faculty members receive named positions
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering has announced seven faculty members as its most recent recipients of named positions.
Engineering leadership team presents at diversity conference
Two assistant deans from the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, Amy Betz and Craig Wanklyn, along with director of the Multicultural Engineering Program, LaVerne Bitsie-Baldwin, presented a paper at the virtual 2021 CoNECD, Conference.
Engineering Ambassadors selections announced for 2021
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering has made its selection of 31 students for membership in the Engineering Ambassadors organization.
DOD funds research to expand development of form-fitting circuitry
The Radiological Systems Integration Laboratory at K-State, in partnership with Radiation Detection Technologies Inc., has been awarded a nearly $1 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
Student construction chapter spends winter break time volunteering for service project
The Associated General Contractors of Kansas Student Chapter at K-State in the GE Johnson Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science recently returned from its annual winter break service project.
Computer science initiative expands programming fundamental offerings to small colleges, high schools
An initiative by K-State could soon bring university computer programming courses to high schools and small colleges across the state, providing students with an in-demand job skill.
Two K-State graduates to receive 2020 Distinguished Young Alumni Award
Two Kansas State University graduates — Dr. Jamie Ball, Clinton, Missouri, and Kristine Davis, Houston, Texas — are the recipients of the K-State Alumni Association Student Alumni Board's 2021 Distinguished Young Alumni Award.
Civil engineering professors funded by NRC to study long-term loading of concrete
Two faculty members from the civil engineering department have been awarded a three-year, $418,161 grant from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
2020 marks record year of engineering graduates for university
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering has exceeded its graduation goals under the state's University Engineering Act Initiative in record-breaking fashion.
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