Thursday, 21 Apr 2016
Open house: Power Plant's 125th
Nine years after Thomas Edison pioneered cogeneration -- a very efficient process of generating both power and heat -- Iowa State incorporated it into its first power plant (1891). The university has been cogenerating ever since. Stop by the open house to celebrate this 125-year milestone. Refreshments, tours and a 2 p.m. presentation are planned.
Friday, 22 Apr 2016
Reception: Biorenewables Art Competition
This 7th annual competition is a collaboration between the Bioeconomy Institute and the College of Design's integrated studio arts program. Award winners will be announced during a 4:15 p.m. program.
Saturday, 23 Apr 2016
Design Thinking in Action: New Ways to Reuse Recyclable Materials
Students in the spring 2016 DES 230: Design Thinking class, taught by architecture senior lecturer Patience Lueth, will share projects in an exhibition celebrating Earth Day at Wheatsfield Cooperative in Ames. The project helped students learn about the process of design thinking by giving them the opportunity to tackle an everyday problem and create an everyday reusable product while relating to tangible clients and stakeholders.
Tuesday, 26 Apr 2016
Design Expo: Mechanical engineering
The expo highlights the work of mechanical engineering students in sophomore and senior design courses. Sophomores projects focus on societal needs in developing economies; senior teams are matched with industry sponsors or outreach partners to develop solutions for real-world design problems.
Wednesday, 27 Apr 2016
Poster session and reception: University Honors Program students
Spring and summer Honors graduates, as well as other Honors students, will be present to answer questions and speak with individuals interested in their projects.
Retirement reception: Pam White
College of Human Sciences dean Pam White is retiring this summer after more than 40 years of service to Iowa State. A short program will begin at 4 p.m.
Opening reception: Fashion Show Exhibit 2016
Summer exhibit will feature the first and second place student designs from the spring fashion show.