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Research Opportunities for Students

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As a student in Iowa State’s College of Engineering, you get hands-on, practical research experience in traditional and emerging fields. You are part of our interdisciplinary, creative approach to improving society through technology, discovering innovations that make a difference.

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I was involved in research as early as my sophomore year. I was able to understand how research questions are developed and how to go about building tools/researching information to help answer them.

Caitlin Agabin, environmental engineering

Graduate Students

Our world-class facilities bring together leaders focused on addressing important engineering and science challenges. As a graduate student, we value your contributions to these initiatives and help you develop your original research ideas. With access to state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and computing resources, you’ll have the tools to push boundaries and make groundbreaking discoveries that leave a lasting impact on society.

Undergraduate Students

Whether you’re an undergraduate who likes the idea of research or who is thinking about graduate school, collaborating on projects will prepare you for a productive future in research, your workplace, and your community. The experience will position you to meet the needs of society and provide technical leadership, no matter where your path leads.