Sessions

What does the future of cybersecurity have to do with an 18th century Swiss mathematician? Come hear the story that starts with Leonhard Euler, progresses to a software patent worth hundreds of millions, and illustrates the future of software engineering in the context of catastrophic cybersecurity threats. Software Engineering

Unravel the mysteries of hardware, wireless tech, and more at this interactive session. Along the way, learn more about the unique way electrical engineers spark ideas to solve challenges and improve our world. Electrical Engineering

Making life better for those experiencing health-related challenges is what biomedical engineering is all about. Biomedical engineers design devices and processes to improve medical diagnostic techniques and develop more effective treatments. Learn more about the BME program and explore some of the interesting biomedical-related research being conducted by our faculty and students. Biomedical Engineering

Are you driven to succeed, challenge convention, and make an impact? The Ivy MBA prepares entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators to blaze a new path. Meet concurrent engineering/MBA students differentiating themselves through ISU’s 3+2 program. Graduate Programs

Come learn how construction engineers combine team leadership, business know-how, and engineering skills to plan and manage the building of bridges to airports to high rises (and everything in between). Each day brings a different challenge in construction engineering; but you can count on one thing: You’ll be creating a legacy of well-built structures for generations to come. Construction Engineering 

Do you like solving problems, working with people, and making ideas real? Construction Engineering might be your perfect match. Learn how construction engineers plan, coordinate, and manage everything that goes into building the world around us – roads, stadiums, hospitals, and more. It’s hands-on, team-based, fast paced work that lets you see the impact of your efforts every single day. Civil and Environmental Engineering

This session will explore how computing systems are hidden in everyday modern items such as cars, airplanes, vacuum cleaners, and robots. Live demonstrations will be given of a quadcopter in action. Computer Engineering

This session will look at tools, methods, and techniques used by hackers. We will demonstrate how hackers can break into systems and why they are hard to stop. Cyber Security Engineering

Explore how smart technologies, data, and AI are transforming modern agricultural vehicles. This session highlights advancements in automation, embedded systems, and precision agriculture. Students will see how Iowa State’s Vehicle Systems hands-on program prepares them for innovation-driven careers in systems engineering and advanced technology development. Agricultural Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering

Step into the world where ecology meets engineering. This session explores how innovative engineers design sustainable ecosystems while safeguarding soil and water resources. Learn how biology, GIS technology, and environmental engineering principles come together to restore habitats, improve water quality, and reduce agricultural impacts. Discover how you can lead solutions that balance human needs with environmental health. Agricultural Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering

Entire civilizations have been defined by the level of material development – think Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age. Transportation, energy, communication, packaging, recreation, and crop production — materials influence almost every segment of modern life. Discover why materials are fundamental to solving the grand challenges of the future in technology, environment, medicine, and more. Materials Engineering

Begin right away to distinguish your educational experience and discover how it can happen through the First-Year Honors Program. Student Success

Industrial engineers improve processes to help people in EVERY industry, including aerospace, energy, entertainment, food production, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation. They use high-tech automation, ergonomics, and optimization when managing technical engineering design teams and making high-level business decisions. Hear from current industrial engineering students about their internships and classes, and see the labs where they learn. Industrial Engineering

Learn how WiSE empowers students to persist and thrive in their STEM majors by providing academic and financial resources and support, professional development, and opportunities for engaging connections. Student Success

Mechanical Engineering has a long and rich history, especially at Iowa State University. Come see the many ways ME students have been involved in hands-on activities that impact the world around us by providing solutions to issues such as energy, transportation, healthcare and the environment. From clubs to competition teams to coursework, come and experience our facilities and learn about opportunities that await! Mechanical Engineering

“I am, and ever will be, a white-socks, pocket-protector, nerdy engineer—born under the second law of thermodynamics, steeped in the steam tables, in love with free-body diagrams, transformed by Laplace, and propelled by compressible flow” (Neil A. Armstrong). From Tony Stark to the dinosaurs’ extinction, find out all the reasons why mechanical engineering is such a popular (and incredibly cool) choice. Mechanical Engineering

Set off a successful chain reaction in your career by majoring in this versatile field. Our students have built exciting and rewarding careers in companies that work with microelectronics, biorenewables, biomedical devices, consumer products, polymers, and pharmaceuticals. Learn about our degree program and tour the unit operations lab to see a demonstration of common chemical engineering process equipment. Chemical Engineering

Experience materials in action through demonstrations that showcase ways to manipulate the structure, properties, and performance of the incredible engineered materials that you interact with every day. Materials Engineers design, fabricate, and test the advanced materials at the heart of every technology. From megamachines to microchips, technologies work because engineered materials do their job in extreme conditions. Whether in supersonic jets, prosthetic hips, or electric cars, engineered materials are able to perform amazing functions because of their internal structure, which is carefully designed and fabricated using advanced materials processing. Materials Engineering

Join us as we explore exciting study abroad opportunities! In a world where the sun never sets, engineers make the world a better place 24/7. Picture yourself earning credits toward your major while meeting amazing people, experiencing cultures and exploring all corners of the globe. Let’s begin mapping your journey to becoming a global engineer. Student Success

Much of what we now take for granted as “standard features” of everyday life, like mobile map software, is enabled by intricate integrations of various data behind the scenes. Learn how the interplay of different data sets make possible the innovations of today and how it will impact the future of new technologies, including autonomous vehicles. Software Engineering

Come and learn about a program that works on everything from sailboats & submarines to airplanes & rockets. In this session, you will get to see some of the great Aerospace lab facilities that you will be using during your time at ISU. Aerospace Engineering

Join Engineering Career Services as we help students set themselves up for success for their careers. We will also have information for parents on how to support their students’ career development. Student Success

Community. Connection. Belonging. Through academic success and leadership development experiences, LEAD Initiatives will provide you with countless unique opportunities to build your web of support with peers, faculty, staff and alumni. These experiences include: a living and learning community, study tables program with on-site tutoring, roundtable conversations with faculty, networking opportunities with peers and graduate scholars, luncheons with student organizations, peer and industrial mentor programs, engagement with engineering professionals, industry site visits, a summer transition program and so much more. Join us for a LEAD Initiatives informational and panel with current LEAD scholars to learn how you too can excel academically, professionally and socially as a first year scholar and beyond. Student Success

Learn what nondestructive evaluation is and how it helps keep the world safe.  ISU, through the College of Engineering is the only university to offer a Minor in Nondestructive Evaluation.  The NDE minor is available to any ISU engineering student, regardless of their engineering degree.

Innovation starts with curiosity and advanced learning. In this session, you’ll explore how graduate study in engineering at Iowa State equips you to push boundaries, develop new technologies, and make discoveries that shape the future. Hear how our nationally ranked programs, outstanding faculty, and interdisciplinary research environment help graduate students transform ideas into impact. You’ll also gain practical insights on applying to graduate school and preparing for success in an innovation engineering community. Graduate Programs