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Major National Science Foundation research grant to drive innovation in rural broadband connectivity
Hongwei Zhang and other researchers installed hardware at the Iowa State University Research Park for CyNet, an advanced wireless networking system that’s a predecessor to the new ARA rural broadband project.
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Iowa State, Illinois cybersecurity experts working to protect region’s infrastructure
Iowa State University’s Doug Jacobson will lead ReCIPE, a new, nine-state coalition designed to improve defense of critical infrastructure from attacks by computer hackers.
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ECpE’s Duwe receives 2022 NSF CAREER Award
Henry Duwe, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering (EcpE), has been selected for a 2022 National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER)…
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Women in Cyclone Engineering: Anwesha Sarkar
Today (and every day) we celebrate women Cyclone Engineers like Anwesha Sarkar, an adjunct assistant professor for electrical and computer engineering, who works in the Nanovaccine Institute.
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Iowa State University named exemplary program for diversifying engineering education
The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) has named Iowa State University a top institution for diversifying engineering education based on admissions policies, practices and processes.
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ECpE By the Numbers
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1,819
Undergraduate Students
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321
Graduate Students
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67
Faculty Members
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Top 25
Graduate Programs
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21
NSF Career Awards
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$15.6M
Research Expenditure
Sparking innovation,
together.
Catalysts for collaboration and creation with 90 senior design teams.
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