Iowa State University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has established its Hall of Fame to forever honor its alumni and faculty for their impactful contributions to the profession and society. Since the department’s inception in 1909, our faculty, staff, students, and alumni have pioneered some of the most renowned modern-era technologies and made this world a better place through their leadership, service, and innovation in research and education. Through this Hall of Fame, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering spotlights the impact of these inductees and forever preserves the history of their contributions, letting this stand to inspire future generations of engineering leaders.

The Iowa State University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Hall of Fame was established in 2019. The Hall of Fame induction ceremony is held annually, in conjunction with the department’s Scholarships, Honors and Awards Banquet.

Criteria for Nomination

All nominations will be diligently considered by the ECpE Hall of Fame selection committee. Once nominated, a nominee will remain available for consideration by the selection committee in subsequent years.

To be considered, nominees must meet at least one of the following criteria:

Alumni of an ECpE academic program
Current or former faculty members
Individuals who have contributed to the success of the department through their service and support

Other details:

Nominees will have made a significant impact because of consistent achievement, service and/or leadership. The award is based on the merit of the individual’s work in their chosen field of endeavor and professional leadership
Nominees should have been honored for their excellence and service through professional and/or civic awards and commendations
Nominees should have maintained a relationship with the university
Nominees must have exhibited a high degree of character and integrity
Nominees can be living or posthumous

Any questions may be directed to ecpehalloffame@iastate.edu or to Sara K Harris at skharris@iastate.edu or (515) 294‐1097.

2022 Ceremony

Our Hall of Fame selection committee has reviewed the accomplishments of hundreds of people with ties to ECpE at Iowa State and has selected the 2022 class of the ECpE Hall of Fame for their towering contributions to the discipline and society. Forever honoring our alumni and faculty for their impactful contributions to the profession and society. The induction ceremony for our second class was held on March 31, 2022, on campus, from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m., 0411 Student Innovation Center, 606 Bissell Rd., Ames, IA 50011.