Brad Matt shares international experience, love for Iowa State

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Even though he’s a mechanical engineer, Brad Matt, a 2002 alumnus, prefers to spend his time working hands-on at a construction site rather than in his office. Lucky for Brad, his jobs have provided him with a steady mix of both environments. Never living in the same city for more …

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Carver Trust awards grant to Iowa State faculty member

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Kaitlin Bratlie, assistant professor of materials science and engineering and chemical and biological engineering at Iowa State University, is the recipient of a grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust of Muscatine, Iowa. The Carver Trust has awarded $344,451 to Bratlie for her research of materials that can be …

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NASA engineer Lee Graham credits Iowa State for diverse skills

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For some, having a full-time job and a family along with studying for a master’s degree would probably be enough to keep busy. Lee Graham, on the other hand, does all that while working at NASA, mentoring at three local high schools and helping with STEM education efforts in various …

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Jasper: integrating business, leadership skills into engineering career success

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Phil Jasper believes business and leadership skills, combined with a “world class” engineering education at Iowa State University, contributed to his long-term career success. Jasper, a 1991 aerospace engineering alumnus, was recently named executive vice president and chief operating officer of Government Systems at Rockwell Collins, an Iowa-based communication and …

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