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Iowa State University Engineering Graduate Programs 104 Marston Hall Ames, IA 50011 |
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The College of Engineering at Iowa State UniversityFor more than a century, graduates of Iowa State's College of Engineering have been working to make the world a better place to live in, thinking beyond the science and technology of their subject to its social, economic, political and environmental implications. Throughout its history, the college has provided the broad-based and fundamentally sound technical education that students need to be launched—fully prepared—into challenging and satisfying professional engineering careers. Iowa State is a Carnegie I “Doctoral Extensive University,” one of only 151 US institutions of higher education that can claim this honor. This distinction has enabled us to attract some of the world’s most remarkable researchers and teachers. Our faculty strives to find creative ways to integrate teaching, research and outreach; blend knowledge and skills from diverse disciplines and cultures; and respond quickly and effectively to society's needs.
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Aerospace Engineering - MS, MEng, and PhDBack to topAerospace engineering research at Iowa State will help you build skills and knowledge that are literally out of this world! With excellent research facilities and a highly productive faculty, we lay claim to excellence in several important areas of aerospace engineering. The department offers graduate programs in both aerospace engineering and engineering mechanics, with unique research facilities and tools such as micro- and nano-mechanical testing equipment, a tornado/microburst simulator and a soon-to-be-completed environmental wind tunnel. For students in engineering mechanics, we offer state-of-the-art ultrasonic nondestructive evaluation. Areas of Specialization:
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering – MS, MEng, and PhDBack to topIowa State built the world’s first agricultural engineering program at the beginning of the 20th century. Now, in the 21st century, we continue to extend the frontiers of knowledge through a strong graduate program in traditional areas of agricultural engineering and the emerging areas of biological engineering. Join our internationally renowned faculty in fundamental and applied research in the engineering of advanced machinery systems, animal and plant production, environmental stewardship and process engineering. Areas of Specialization:
Chemical Engineering – MS, MEng, and PhDBack to topA revolution is underway in biotechnology and medicine, and Iowa State’s Department of Chemical Engineering is leading the charge. At Iowa State, you’ll work hand-in-hand with expert faculty to achieve breakthroughs in nanotechnology, reactor design and polymers. Our modern labs offer all the tools you’ll need for frontline research in process control, surface chemistry and computational fluid dynamics. At Iowa State, you’ll discover that the chemistry’s just right for engineering your successful career! Areas of Specialization:
Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering - MS and PhDBack to topWe build bright futures in civil, construction and environmental engineering at Iowa State. Employers worldwide look to us as a source of world-class engineers, ideas and technologies. But more than engineering knowledge, at Iowa State you’ll also gain the planning and management skills needed to become part of this dynamic interchange. Our faculty and staff work closely with you as you learn to design, construct and maintain the structural, transportation and water quality systems that are critical to modern life. In the process, you’ll lay the foundation for a great career! Areas of Specialization:
Electrical and Computer Engineering - MS and PhDBack to topFrom our program in information assurance to the security of America’s power grid, we do work today that makes headlines tomorrow. Besides their strength in core areas, ECpE faculty are deeply involved in emerging fields such as nanotechnology, bioinformatics and sensor networks. The department recently established the Information Infrastructure Institute (iCube) to develop IT solutions for many critical applications in science and engineering. We invented the world’s first digital computer at Iowa State, after all, and with support for graduate research from our partners in business and government, we never stop inventing. Areas of Specialization:
Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering - MS and PhDBack to topIf you’re looking to combine your interests in business and engineering, you owe it to yourself to consider graduate study in industrial engineering at Iowa State. Here you’ll learn advanced concepts, theories and methods for the design and analysis of complex systems. Your research will give you experience with modern computational facilities and manufacturing equipment. Most importantly, you’ll acquire an understanding of the complex relationship between man and machine that equips you to become an engineering leader in 21st-century industry. Areas of Specialization:
Materials Science and Engineering - MS and PhDBack to topIowa State is a world leader in materials research, boasting facilities that include the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory, the Center for Nondestructive Evaluation and the Microelectronics Research Center. Every year, MSE faculty administer more than $14 million in funds from outside sources to support the work of graduate and other researchers in advanced metals and ceramics, biomaterials, electronic materials, polymeric materials, optical and magnetic materials, nanomaterials, nano-crystalline and amorphous materials and advanced synthesis and processing techniques. We’ll show you how a graduate degree from Iowa State can make a “material” difference in your chosen career! Areas of Specialization:
Mechanical Engineering - MS and PhDBack to topAt Iowa State, you’ll have the opportunity to choose from a wide variety of research topics in the areas of thermal systems, mechanical systems, virtual reality applications and micro/nano-systems. Whether your interests lie in manufacturing and materials, controls and robotics, combustion, fluid mechanics and dynamics, heat transfer, refrigeration, energy systems or microelectromechanical systems, at Iowa State we have the faculty and facilities to put your career in mechanical engineering on the fast track to success. Areas of Specialization:
Interdepartmental Programs in Engineering at Iowa StateBack to topThere are also 8 interdepartmental research areas. Students who chose to major in one of these areas pick a home department from among the 8 departments within engineering. Interdepartmental Programs include:
Diversity Programs for Women and MinoritiesBack to topBesides helping to make the world a better place to live in, a degree in engineering can help people from all walks of life realize a high standard of living for themselves and their families. At Iowa State we’re dedicated to recruiting, mentoring, and preparing women and minorities for successful engineering careers. This dedication is reflected in the diversity of our staff and faculty and in the resources we provide our students. The College of Engineering at Iowa State University participates in a National Science Foundation-funded program jointly with the other two Iowa Regents universities entitled Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP). The goal of this program is to significantly increase the number of PhDs awarded to underrepresented US minority students in engineering and the mathematical, physical, and life sciences. The College of Engineering is also participates in GEM (National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science). This is a national consortium of universities and companies that offers a program of paid summer internships and graduate financial assistance. As an active participant in SWE (Society of Women Engineers) the college offers fellowships specifically for women who pursue graduate work in engineering. InformationIf you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Request Information from Iowa State University.
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