Impact magazine, Fall 2013 by K-State

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from the Dean What an exciting time to be serving the College of Engineering as interim dean! From my travels where I am meeting so many of our alumni and friends, to hosting home football games in our new suite facility in the West Stadium expansion, to presiding at this year’s advisory council session and more—each day has brought new knowledge, new challenges and new opportunities to represent this dynamic college until a permanent dean is once again in place. Much of the focus of the above activities, as well as this issue of Impact, has been about continuing to meet the goals of the University Engineering Initiative Act, or UEIA, with a special emphasis on our Phase IV building expansion. In these pages you will see architectural renderings and coverage of our groundbreaking event this past October. We had a productive two-day advisory council meeting tied into the groundbreaking ceremonies, and I am so appreciative of the guidance and support this impressive group of men and women offer to our college—in addition to all of our alumni and friends, who will also be asked for their support as we move ahead with this $40+ million project. Along with expansion of our facilities, in support of the increasing number of graduates we are to produce, the UEIA will also be used for student enrichment and faculty enhancement. I know you’ll enjoy reading about our award-winning student teams and accomplished faculty in these pages— both more than deserving of the benefits this initiative will provide for them. You’ll see news of our continued upward movement in the U.S. News & World Report rankings, as well as being named the top engineering school in the state for “return on investment” and 22nd in the nation overall by The College Database. You’ll learn how Professor David Steward’s research on the High Plains Aquifer resonated around the globe, and “view” upgrades to our BAE laboratories and a dedication of laboratory space in CHE in memory of two brothers who were alumni of the college. So put another way, what’s not to like about being the interim dean? I could not be more proud, nor humbled, to have this privilege at this time.

Gary A. Clark Interim Dean of the College of Engineering

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Above: Even Willie the Wildcat was on hand to celebrate the groundbreaking, above, left to right, with Gov. Sam Brownback, K-State President Kirk Schulz, Carl Ice, Mary Ice, and Interim Dean Gary Clark. On the cover: Shovels hit the dirt at ceremonial groundbreaking activities for Phase IV of the engineering complex expansion.

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Water research evokes international response . . . . . . . . 2 Phase IV project groundbreaking ceremony . . . . . . . . . 4 Enter Phase IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Seaton Society honor roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Student team success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Alumni news . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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is published twice a year by the Kansas State University College of Engineering, Manhattan, KS 66506. It is available on the web at www.engg.ksu.edu. Issue No. 31, Fall 2013

Editor . . . . . . . Mary Rankin Design . . . . . . .Lynda Carter Art director . . . . Bob Davis

Photographers . . . . . . . Bob Davis, David Mayes, Parker Robb, Tommy Theis Contributing to content: . . . K-State Communications and Marketing

Water research evokes international response O

ne might say David Steward made a “splash” in the world of water. A professor of civil engineering, Steward led a team of colleagues to investigate future availability of groundwater in the High Plains Aquifer, and how reducing its use would affect cattle and crops. The resulting work of the four-year study, “Tapping unsustainable groundwater stores for agricultural production in the High Plains Aquifer of Kansas, projections to 2110,” was published last summer in the scientific journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, or PNAS. PNAS, often cited as the oldest and premiere scientific journal in the U.S., and one of the three most prestigious in the world, has been in existence for 141 years. Since 1945, 81 K-Staters have been published in its pages—but no engineers. Steward became the first. “The paper was written with this journal in mind, but I never dreamed we’d get in it,” Steward said. “Yet K-State,

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with its land-grant mission of education, research and outreach, is exactly the place that should be disseminating this type of information.” Collaborators on the project included K-State faculty members Michael Apley, professor of clinical sciences; Stephen Welch, professor of agronomy; and Scott Staggenborg, adjunct professor in agronomy; K-State graduate and consulting engineer Paul Bruss, M.S., CE 2011; and Xiaoying Yang, former postdoctoral research assistant at K-State, now at Fudan University in China. Funding was provided by the National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Agriculture and K-State’s Rural Transportation Institute. Using measurements of groundwater levels in the past and present day in the High Plains Aquifer region, Steward and the team developed a statistical model that projected groundwater declines in western Kansas for the next 100 years and the resulting effect it will have to cattle and crops, and the region’s overall economy. “In the end, we offered an analysis of the consequences of change, both today and in the future, for a society dealing with a shrinking aquifer,” Steward said. “It was key to provide a scientific basis to support the public debate on water use.

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“I believe our research is resonating with people because they already accept the limitations on aquifer storage— they understand this and have been voluntarily reducing their water usage. People were ready for this type of data and its projected scenario, because it offers hope that something can still be done to preserve a way of life.”

Media reaction A media flurry about the research began in late August when K-State’s News and Editorial Services released a story on the study. From this came a national and international response resulting in print, radio and television exposure. Media outlets providing coverage were NPR, Scientific American, USA Today, The Economist, Associated Press, Fox News, UPI, Reuters, Clear Channel Radio, NBC News and many others—as well as international news sources in 13 countries including Uruguay, Germany, Japan, China, New Zealand, Korea, Poland and Arabia. The team’s PNAS report was also selected as the research highlight

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paper at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Global Water Forum, and the UNESCO chair of water economics and transboundary water governance has invited Steward to write further about the work. “We wrote the paper, in part, for family farmers who want to pass their land and the same opportunities they’ve had on to their grandchildren,” Steward said. “This struck a note with those in society who understand we are faced with important decisions about water that will have consequences for future generations.”

To learn more The entire text of Steward’s paper

can be read online at www.pnas. org/content/110/37/E3477.full

The initial K-State’s News and Editorial Services press release is available at www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/aug13/groundwater82613.html A press release from K-State Research and Extension News is online at www.ksre.ksu.edu/news/ story/Ogallala_depletion092513. aspx; as well as a YouTube video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ sO6JRgQ6x4

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Phase IV project

Groundbreaking ceremony

A ceremonial groundbreaking for the Phase IV engineering complex expansion was celebrated Oct. 25. The planned 107,000-square-foot addition is a $40 million project slated for completion in the fall of 2015. It will include offices and labs for the departments of computing and information sciences, and electrical and computer engineering; stateof-the-art classrooms; a 250-seat lecture hall; shared design and fabrication facilities for student competition teams; the Carl and Mary Ice Reception Center; and a larger, upgraded collaborative learning center. The afternoon events began with remarks by Interim Dean Gary Clark, left, followed by comments from K-State President Kirk Schulz, above, as well as, seated left to right on the podium, K-State Provost April Mason, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback, Engineering Student Council President Brendan Bishop (behind the podium), and alumni and donors Mary and Carl Ice. Attendees then proceeded to the engineering plaza for the groundbreaking representation, followed by a reception and refreshments in the Serpan Lobby.

Graduate student advisory council Noel Schulz, right, associate dean of research and graduate programs, visits with students at a reception honoring engineering graduates earning advanced degrees at a reception last spring in the K-State Union. The activity was planned and sponsored by the Graduate Student Advisory Council, or GSAC, a group formed by Schulz in fall 2012. “In accepting the position to head the graduate programs,” Schulz said, “one of my goals was to develop a sense of community among these students. I felt there was a real opportunity to bring them out of their laboratories to interact with one another in meaningful ways.” Original council members were recommended by their department heads and invited to serve on the GSAC by Schulz. The council hosted a welcome-back pizza party in September, and other events include panel discussions related to faculty expectations, guest speakers followed by Call Hall ice cream receptions, as well as social networking events both on and off campus. 4

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Dean’s advisory council

Oct. 24–25, 2013

Current members: Sue P. Barsamian, EE ’81 Stan Clark, BAE ’67, ’71 Casey S. Halsey, CNS ’79 Wayne A. Harms, CHE ’76 Kendall Harris Mark Hutton, CNS ’77 Mark A. Keenan, CNS ’74 Richard M. Kerschen, CE ’64 Mike King Steve P. Kirchhoff, ME ’79 Scott D. Love, CHE ’80 Dana Mathes, CHE ’79 Raj Nathan Thomas C. Paulson, CE ’73 Randy D. Pope, EE ’77 Vicki J. Scharnhorst, CE ’82 Kevin J. Schoen, EE ’85 Mark Schonoff, CS ’88 Doug Sterbenz, ME ’85 James L. Tadtman, CE ’67 Spencer Tholstrup, CHE ’81 Lou F. Von Thaer, EE ’83 Cindy Wallis-Lage, CE ’85 Keith Warta, CE ’84 Warren Kent Wray, CE ’68

EPAP Day features experts, corporate representatives

Students, faculty and corporate representatives, above, take advantage of networking opportunities at the 4th annual K-State Electrical Power Affiliates Program (EPAP) Day

Sept. 11 in the engineering atrium. This year, EPAP Day featured an early career engineer’s panel in Fiedler Auditorium where discussion centered on challenges for gradu-

ates just entering the industry as well as challenges facing the industry in the next three to five years. Activities also included a mini career fair as the electric power industry, its manufacturers and partners employ engineers and computer scientists from all of the College of Engineering degree programs. Corporate representatives in attendance included Burns & McDonnell, Fishnet Security, Kansas City Power & Light, Omaha Public Power District, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Sega and Westar Energy. Technical and human resources representatives from the companies were also on hand to discuss career opportunities and collaborations with university faculty and staff. www.engg.ksu.edu

Rendering of entrance located at the intersection of College Heights Rd. and Denison Ave.

A legacy of excellence

he College of Engineering, charged with an initiative to increase our number of graduates to meet the demands for engineers in Kansas, has crafted a multi-faceted strategic plan that will complete the final phase of the engineering complex. Expansion of the building provides a unique opportunity for the college and its graduates, friends and corporate partners to contribute toward its completion. At the corner of College Heights Rd. and Denison Ave. will stand an impressive structure as an anchor to the K-State campus. Completion of Phase IV will set the standard for learning, outreach, research innovation and excellence in 107,000 square feet of new space on four levels. Naming opportunities present a choice occasion for you to help establish these much-needed physical resources, as well as a unique naming opportunity for honoring a loved one or promoting a corporate image. With your support, we will mold the future leaders in the engineering profession. We invite you to explore the opportunities to invest. Visit www.engg.ksu.edu/phaseiv or contact the engineering development office at (785) 532-7609 for more information.

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For more on the UEIA, visit www.engg.ksu.edu/ueia

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he Phase IV project will create a portal to campus on an active corner across from Ahearn Field House and near the K-State Student Union. With east and west access, it will provide ease and convenience for students and visitors. It will bring all engineering students closer together, creating a more cohesive, collaborative learning environment.

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To highlight what engineering is all about and make it more relatable and accessible to the public, design teams will be able to open the competition space areas to the public. This accessibility will unlock the world of engineering and design team creations to visitors on game days, at K-State Open House and other events.

The second floor will house offices, classrooms and laboratories for the department of computing and information sciences, which will move from Nichols Hall. This will create a more cohesive college with greater extracurricular participation from students across all departments.

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The Carl and Mary Ice Reception Center will welcome prospective students, alumni and corporate partners in a relaxed and hospitable environment. The 250-seat auditorium will be one of the largest lecture halls on campus, and the Collaborative Learning Center creates a community of scholars who mutually benefit from student collaboration and achievement.

The third floor will provide a new home for the department of electrical and computer engineering. State-ofthe-art teaching and research space will create exciting new opportunities for students to learn and collaborate with other engineering departments.

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Research suites dedicated Newly renovated engineering labs in the basement of Seaton Hall were occupied for use in the 2013 fall semester. Dedication ceremonies, hosted by biological and agricultural engineering, took place Oct. 4. The remodel involves three shared laboratories for research involving hydraulics, bioenvironmental studies and bioprocessing. The open design of each lab promotes collaboration and sharing of resources among several engineering departments. For example, the hydraulics lab will be shared between BAE, CE and ARE/CNS teaching programs. Another new feature in the 3,600 square feet of renovated space is the addition of 72 internet ports for networking instrumentation and main frame computers—prior to the renovation, only four ports had been available. “The remodeling of the labs in Seaton Hall is a commitment by the biological and agricultural engineering department to expand undergraduate and graduate research opportunities,” said Joe Harner, BAE department head. “It is our goal to become a top 10 BAE department in alignment with K-State Vision 2025.” Funding for the $650,000 project was provided through the estate of Loren Dilsaver, BAE ’40; the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station; and K-State Administration and Finance Office.

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Brothers memorialized with computer lab The spring of 2012 brought the Alkhatib family more sadness than one family should have to bear — they lost their two sons and brothers, Weesam and Shwan. To honor the lives and memories of Weesam and Shwan, the Alkhatibs created the Alkhatib Brothers Computer Lab for the department of chemical engineering in the College of Engineering. “We thought of how to help as many K-State students as we could, and that is when the idea for the computer lab was decided on,” said Aveen Alkhatib, Weesam and Shwan’s sister. “Weesam had graduated with a degree in chemical engineering, Shwan had taken some courses in the department—his degree is in electrical engineering—and I had also finished with a degree in chemical engineering. I remember spending endless hours in that computer lab, and we thought that renovating that room was a perfect way to give back to the university while still remembering Shwan and Weesam. This way, all of the students going through the program would benefit, not just a selected few.” Shwan and Weesam both loved K-State’s sense of family and friendliness, and were especially passionate about K-State sports. Even after graduating and while busy with medical school and residency in Kansas City, Weesam would come to Manhattan to attend the games with his siblings. “These games were more than just a football game to me,” Aveen said. “They helped me bond with my brothers in a way most siblings will never experience. I cherish these memories and am so thankful to K-State for this.” Weesam, a vascular surgeon and instructor at Stanford University School of Medicine, battled a rare form of cancer. Shwan put his master’s degree studies at K-State on hold to go care for his brother because that’s what family did—take care of each other. Shwan passed away unexpectedly during this time and just a few weeks later, Weesam succumbed to his cancer. Weesam was 34 and Shwan was 25. “We want every student to remember who Shwan and Weesam were as people,” Aveen said. “They were both incredibly loyal to their family and friends, and kind to all they met. When students are in this computer lab, we want everyone to work together and help each

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other in any way possible. Be kind to each other, help when you can, learn that your grades are not everything. Your character and integrity mean much more than a test grade.” Weesam and Shwan are survived by their parents Kassim and Sorkel, and their sisters Aveen and Cheen. —By Marissa Larson KSU Foundation Communications www.engg.ksu.edu

Seaton Society members are recognized annually for their gifts of $500 or more to the College of Engineering. The following contributed between July 1, 2012, and June 30, 2013.

Founders

The Seaton Society awards lifetime membership to its founders, those who have made a commitment in excess of $100,000 to engineering education excellence, as of FY 2012–2013.

Ray and Barb Adee Terrie and Arnold Allemang Betty Allen Jim and Betty Allen John Atherton Enid Barnett Tom Barrett Alan and Karen Bell Walt Bellairs Steve and Deloris Berland Bill and Phyllis Binford Jim and Twila Blakely Nadalie Bosse and Larry Nettles Thomas and Una Bowman Marlin Breer and Joan Russell David and Pat Britton Frank and Elizabeth Burke Chuck and Linda Burton Gene Carter and Rita Rodriguez Ilavere Chesnut Ed and Jaclyn Cochran Charley and Nancy Cole Gib and Brenda Compton

Randy and Jacquie Coonrod Dick and Mary Elizabeth Corbin Roger and Nancy Coulter Tara and Terry Cupps Stuart and Janie Curtis Loren* and Willene Dilsaver Hazel Dixon Dixon and Carol Doll Rich and Marilee Donaldson Joe and Sherry Downey Loring and Kathryn DuBois Terrence and Peggy Dunn Gary and Peggy Edwards Holly Engelken Larry and Laurel Erickson Ike and Letty Evans Judith Fan and Robert Reay L T and Eva Fan Jim and Lisa Garrison Don Gemaehlich Gordon and Joyce Goering Charlotte Gollobin Jim Guthrie

Land Grant Legacy Society Ray and Barb Adee Martha Alford* Betty Allen Jim and Betty Allen Norman and Malinda Anderson John Atherton Melvin and Rannie Barb Enid Barnett Tom Barrett Alan and Karen Bell Walter Belter Steve and Deloris Berland Bill and Phyllis Binford Jim and Twila Blakely Nadalie Bosse and Larry Nettles Thomas and Una Bowman Marlin Breer and Joan Russell David and Pat Britton Chuck and Linda Burton Ed and Jaclyn Cochran Charley and Nancy Cole Gib and Brenda Compton Dick and Mary Elizabeth Corbin

Roger and Nancy Coulter Tara and Terry Cupps Stuart and Janie Curtis John and Jodi Davis Larry and Linda DeDonder Rich and Marilee Donaldson Loring and Kathryn DuBois Charles and Jean Eby Gary and Peggy Edwards Larry and Julia Ehlers Larry and Laurel Erickson Shirley Eslinger Ike and Letty Evans Dennis and Deborah Fair Mont and Marsha Fair Jim and Lisa Garrison Don Gemaehlich Darin George Gordon and Joyce Goering Robert and Linda Gottschalk Jeff and Lesli Grimm Darwin and Beverly Guinn Jim Guthrie

Wayne and Barbara Harms Bill Hauber Lucile Hawks Duane Henderson Chris and Kimberly Hess Ken Hewson* Virgina Honstead* Darrell and Nancy Hosler Mark Hulings Cleve Humbert Helen Hurley Mark and Mary Hutton Carl and Mary Ice Jim and Laura Johnson Bruce and Jeane Johnson Gary and Helen Johnston Min-Hwan and Yu-Fan Kao Faye Kaul Dean and Nancy Kays Rich and Hannah Kerschen Bill* and Mila* Kimel Steve and Linnea Kirchhoff Drake and Eileen Knapp

Sam and Mary Knecht Donna Kottwitz and Mark Larson Linda Lee and Joe Moffitt Don Lenhert Ken and Lin Lewis TW and Tzi Lin Sam and Martha Logan Harold Lonsinger Scott and Karen Love Pau and Janet Lu Mike and Cindy Manley Dean and Lavon Morton Laree Mugler Ed and Jan Murray Phillip* and Jean* Myers Dick and Mary Jo Myers Diana and Raj Nathan Jane Neff Carl and Janet Nuzman Dale Olson Gerald and Arlene Oppliger Tom and Connie Paulson Perry and Virginia Peine

Charley Ponton Van and Sharon Pooler Keith Pugh Joan Ransom Don and Lynne Rathbone Fern Rector Virginia Richardson Stan and Donna Rieb Warren Rosebraugh Dennis and Merlene Ruckert Ann and Donald Schaechtel Jesse and Sabra Schriner Jim and Linda Schroeder Kenneth Sellers Debbie Selsor Rhea and Pat Serpan Jim and Robin Siefkin Hal and Mary Siegele Dean and Sharon Skaer Doug and Cindy Smith Sarah Smith Allen Smoll Bob and Lila Snell

Virgil and Jane Snell Doris Spray John and Martha Stack Warren and Mary Lynn Staley Keith Steyer* Karen Stryker Ken Stuckey Bob and Ann Syler Alan and Sharon Sylvester Jim and Marty Tadtman Tim and Sharon Taylor Steve and Kay Theede Del and Sharon Thielman Spencer and Susan Tholstrup Frank and Barb Tillman Bob and Betty Tointon William and Mary Urban Ed and Eunice Wambsganss Vern and Loma Wegerer Richard Weidler Chuck Wilson Kent and Mary Wray

The Land Grant Legacy Society, a part of the KSU Foundation President’s Club, honors alumni and friends who have chosen to support the university by including K-State in their estate plans or deferred gift arrangements, thereby ensuring future opportunities for the students and faculty of tomorrow, as of FY 2012–2013. Allan Halderman Robert Hamm Richard and Imogene Hanson Bill Hauber Lucile Hawks Jan and Dick Hedges Burns* and Kay Hegler Albert Henry Chris and Kimberly Hess Ken* and Mary* Hewson Virginia Honstead* Darrell and Nancy Hosler Philip and Marilouise Huff Jim Hughes Cleve Humbert Helen Hurley Carl and Mary Ice Virginia Jackson Connie and Scott Jaynes Jim and Laura Johnson Bruce and Jeane Johnson Gary and Helen Johnston Dean and Nancy Kays

Drake and Eileen Knapp Sam and Mary Knecht Don Lenhert John and Mildred Lindholm Sam and Martha Logan Harold Lonsinger Larry and Randee Loomis Mike and Cindy Manley Robert McKay Rich and Bev McKittrick Kevin and Ellen McLain Varena Mechsner Spud Monahan Dean and Lavon Morton Laree Mugler Chuck and Deanna Munson Marilyn Noland Carl and Janet Nuzman Gerald and Arlene Oppliger Tom and Connie Paulson Leroy and Mary Joyce Pickett Viola Pickett Charley Ponton

Van and Sharon Pooler Keith Pugh Joan Ransom Ken Rice Virginia Richardson Stan and Donna Rieb Roger and Sherry Riggert Fred and Barbara Sachen Ann and Donald Schaechtel Matt Scherer Shirley Schilling Larry Schroeder Gil* and Debbie Selsor Rhea and Pat Serpan Robert Sextro Myrtle Shove John and Tommye Showalter Jim and Robin Siefkin Hal and Mary Siegele Dean and Sharon Skaer Kathy Smith Doug and Cindy Smith Ed and Virginia Smith

Bob and Peggy Smith Bob and Lila Snell John and Martha Stack Keith Steyer* Ken Stuckey Bill and Dolores Sturdevant John and Debbie Swinney Bob and Ann Syler Alan and Sharon Sylvester Della Tatum Tim and Sharon Taylor Rich and Viki Teichgraeber Del and Sharon Thielman Frank and Barb Tillman Jackie and Rodney Trombly William and Mary Urban Richard Weidler Chuck Wilson Kent and Mary Wray

Every effort has been made to produce a comprehensive listing of donors for the calendar year July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013. We apologize for any incorrect listings, misspellings or omissions, and extend our sincere thanks for your support. Questions about the donor list should be directed to Lori Rogge, Senior Director of Development, College of Engineering, Kansas State University Foundation, 1058 Rathbone Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506; 785-532-7539 or 800-432-1578.

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Director $10,000+ John and Diane Ahern Kassim Alkhatib and Sorkel Kadir Duane Babcock Larry and May Ball Tom Barrett Brad and Penny Beecher Steve and Deloris Berland Marlin Breer and Joan Russell Darrell Carr Gene Carter and Rita Rodriguez Stephen and Karen Clegg Charley and Nancy Cole David and Lynda Dawson Gary and Peggy Edwards Ike and Letty Evans L T and Eva Fan Gordon and Joyce Goering Jim and Carolyn Grier Wayne and Barbara Harms James Hengelfelt Bryce Huschka Carl and Mary Ice Jim and Judy Johnson Jim and Laura Johnson Neal and Susan Johnson Bob and Sophia Jung Min-Hwan and Yu-Fan Kao Mark and Cindy Keenan Warren and Gisela Kennedy Steve and Linnea Kirchhoff Drake and Eileen Knapp Bill and Kay Lewis Mary Lipper Scott and Karen Love Bill McKinney Dean and Lavon Morton Laree Mugler Virg and Marj Musil Dick and Mary Jo Myers Jane Neff Don and Karen Norton Mark and Jody Nyquist Tom and Connie Paulson Rich and Debbie Pennick Rich and Sarah Porter Barry and Marcia Robinson Warren and Teresa Ross Hal and Mary Siegele Dean and Sharon Skaer Doug and Cindy Smith Jim and Marty Tadtman Steve and Kay Theede Spencer and Susan Tholstrup Ben and Jen Tryon Tony and Denise Veith Max and Linda Williams Chuck Wilson

Executive $5,000+ Christopher Althoff Sylvia Apple Dave and Pamela Beardmore Walt Bellairs Brock Beran Randy and Jacquie Coonrod Rich and Marilee Donaldson Dave and Tammy Douglass Joe and Sherry Downey Candy Duncan Terrence and Peggy Dunn Stephen and Ruth Dyer Judith Fan and Robert Reay Daniel and Monica Foltz Dave and Kay Fritchen Don Gemaehlich Mike and Karen Hafling Duane Henderson * = deceased

Mark and Mary Hutton Patrick and Rhonda Johnston Faye Kaul Rich and Hannah Kerschen Donna Kottwitz and Mark Larson Charles and Linda Kuhn John and Mildred Lindholm Thomas and Loraine Lindley Harry and Elaine Manges Steve and Donna McKinnis Marsha Meili Craig and Dalene Nelson Rod Noble Morgan and Kaye Powell Anita Ranhotra Cathy and Tom Ritter Dennis and Andrea Rottinghaus Kevin and Polly Schoen Randy Sedlacek and Mary Ventura Allen Smoll Melainie and Jeffrey Smotrilla Larry and Martha Stover Marilyn and Bill Taylor Herb and Mary Sue Whitney

Partner $2,500+

Jerry and Barbara Boettcher Dave and Anne Braun Bob and Mary Kay Camarena Dick and Mary Elizabeth Corbin Matthew and Lynn Dassow Ray and Alysia Dempsey Charles and Jean Eby Martin and Melodee Eby Edwin and Casee Eisele La Verne Englert Larry and Laurel Erickson Bill and Dorothy Funk Michael and Beth Gardner Jim and Nancy Gieber Chuck and Susie Grier Jim Guthrie Rex and Becky Hillman Phil and Jeannie Hollis Mike and Kristen Kifer Rick and Cheryl Kinder Paul and Carol Klover Lief and Paula Koepsel Brad and Joyce Kramer Linda Lee and Joe Moffitt Jane Ley Sam and Martha Logan Thomas and Nancy Logan Ed and Jeanne Mulcahy Ed and Jan Murray Jean Myers* Alison Peterson Randy and Nancy Pope Jim Rash Haven and Barbara Rolander Donald Schmidt Larry and Barbara Schulte Robert Sextro Howard and Patricia Sherwood Bob and Lila Snell Virgil and Jane Snell Charles and Arlene Steichen Larry and Eleanor Strecker Bill and Betty Swenson Del and Sharon Thielman Bob and Bernita Thorn Jennifer Tuvell and Ace Bailey Jeff and Lisa Vander Laan Jennifer and Matt Vines Lou and Jenn Von Thaer Don and Treva Wiruth

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Emily Jones Jane and Nelson Jordan Frank and Gail Jurenka Greg and Debra Allison Miles and Cortney Keaton Bryan and Celia Anderson David and Jane Kelling Jack and Alberta Bailie William and Rebecca Kennedy Bill and Beth Barrett Mary Lee Kind Amy Bartak Kelly Klover Kim Bartak Robin and Lynn Klover Paul and Teresa Bartak Jim and Susan Koelliker Walter Belter Greg and Nicole Korte Kevin and Lisa Berscheidt Randall and Celia Koudele Jim and Twila Blakely Larry Kraus Mark and Terrie Boguski Scott and Staci Kring Lyn and Jerri Boyer Dave and Hope Krug David and Heather Bradford Mike and Vera Lackey Pat and Jo Ann Brown Shane and Sarah Lanning Wayne and Stephanie Buhrer James and Diana Lee Daniel and Judi Burk Don Lenhert Tom and Denise Carlisle Jeffrey and Joy Lessman Okkyung Chung Jeanenne and Blase Leven Lawrence and Terry Coil Bryan and Angie Long Warren Corbet Joe and Vicki Losito Roger and Nancy Coulter Doug and Gretchen Lupher Nancy and Michael Czinege Peter and Carol Maa Darold and Debbie Davis Kit and Stephanie Mailen Jay and Suzy Davis Jerry and Lori Marr Raymond and Nancy DeLong Larry Martin Gary and Rebecca Dick Dana and Liz Mathes Jim Dieter Mick and Nancy McAuliffe Lionel and Debra Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Luna Tom and Joan Mistler Todd and Keri Dobberstein Tansukhlal and Savitri Dorawala Robert and Barbara Moyer Michelle Munson and Serban Simu Chuck and Joan Dorgan Dave Nall Ryan and Carly Dreiling Kent and Trina Nettleingham Bob DuBois Rod and Anne Nicholson Matt Durst Steven Noyes Norman and Janet Elliott Robert and Kim Owens John and Elizabeth English Wayne and Pamela Petrik Blaine and Carolyn Englund Keith Pugh Patrick and Rita Ervin Situ and Suvasimi Ramaswamy Helen Fairbanks Marc and Jody Ramsdale Roger Farrell and Trish Horn Gur and Tej Ranhotra Jane and Gilbert Ferguson Kay Rasmussen Ron Fowles Don and Lynne Rathbone Jerry and Donna Friesen Julie and Daniel Rembold Jay and Tiffany Gaines Roger and Brenda Reynolds Linda and Rich Gallagher Dennis Rogalsky Christopher and Julie Gibson Mike Rogers Stuart and Ginger Gillen Grover Rundell Bill and Tina Goodman Larry and Connie Satzler Preston and Norma Goodwin Vicki Scharnhorst and Leslie and Justin Gordon Brent Johnson Jeffrey and Justyna Grant Linda Schuman Robert and Melanie Green Rhea and Pat Serpan Randy and Deb Groves Dennis and Vicki Shanks Marvin Hachmeister Krishna and Usha Shekar Reggie Hanna Charles and Connie Sheppard Janell and Todd Harman Richard and Marian Shimer Allan and Carolyn Harms Larry and Debbie Slupianek Milly and Joe Harner Bob and Peggy Smith Lucile Hawks Rob and Colleen Snell Jan and Dick Hedges Brent and Bonnie Heidebrecht Benjamin and Shanna Sommers Matt and Jayme Spexarth Dean Hiebert Bill and Susan Stannard Ray and Marlene Hightower Al and Mary Stecklein Jim and Jada Hill Austin and Joan Stedham Mark and Beth Hodges Christine Steichen David and Janet Holsinger Fred and Lois Stoller Rodney and Kay Horn Matt and Dorothy Strahm Darrell and Nancy Hosler Kenneth and Coleta Suiter Ed and Ming Hsu Peggy Taylor Jeremiah Hubbell Tim and Sharon Taylor Hud and Jill Huddleston Norman and Donna Tetlow Kay Hummels Jeffery and Cynthia Thetge Andrew Huschka Bob and Betty Tointon Kyle and Laura Huschka Kenneth and Marilyn Johnston Deaun Trayer Reuben and Helen Vanderwilt Clay and Lynette Jones

Steve and Debra Vaughn Steven and Connie Wade Thomas and Peggy Waggoner Virg and Jessie Wallentine Marcia Watkins Vern and Loma Wegerer Jerry and Robin Westhoff Brian and Cheryl Wichman Bradford and Cynthia Wick Edward and Mary Wiegers Dennis and Lynn Wienck Dennis and Amy Wilbert Patrick and Carolyn Wilburn Audrey and Paul Williams John and Mary Wilson Robert and Sheryl Wiruth Gary and Judy Wurdeman Bob and Pat Zrubek

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Architectural Engineering and Construction Science 2013 AEI National Student Design Competition: 1st Place, Electrical Category Read more at www.k-state.edu/media/ newsreleases/may13/aeichamps5613.html 2013 ASHRAE International Student Design Competition: 1st Place, HVAC System Selection Category

Biological and Agricultural Engineering BAE robotics team: 1st place, 2013 ASABE annual international competition—seventh consecutive year of national championship Read more at www.k-state.edu/media/ newsreleases/jul13/robotics73013. html?id=9298&category=kudos BAE quarter-scale tractor team: 1st place, 2013 ASABE 16th annual competition— K-State has placed in the top three in this competition, including nine firsts, 15 times in the last 16 years. Read more at www.k-state.edu/today/ announcement.php?id=8964&category=kudos BAE fountain wars team: 2nd place, 2013 ASABE annual international competition

Civil Engineering Steel bridge team: 1st place overall, 2013 ASCE Mid-Continent Student Steel Bridge Conference, Southern Illinois University; qualified for national competition in Seattle, Wash. Concrete canoe team: 2nd place overall, 2012 ASCE Regional Conference

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Computing and Information Sciences Cyber defense team: 2nd place, 2013 Rocky Mountain Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, Denver, Colo.

Electrical and Computer Engineering Robotic competition team: 3rd place, 2013 California Micromouse Competition, the University of California, San Diego

Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering AIAA unmanned aerial systems team: 3rd place, 2013 Student Unmanned Aerial Systems competition, Patuxent River, Md. Read more at www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/jul13/ suascomp7113.html?id=9123&category=kudos SAE aero team: 3rd place overall, 2013 SAE Aero West Regular Class event, Van Nuys, Calif., with their plane The Spirit of Manhattan. This involved 37 international teams and the K-State team placed 2nd out of all U.S. teams. SAE formula design team: 10th place, 2013 FSAE Michigan International Speedway Competition; 10th place in design category

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noteworthy Clark selected as interim dean of engineering Gary A. Clark was appointed interim dean of the College of Engineering in May 2013. The announcement was made by K-State Provost and Senior Vice President April Mason. “I thank Gary for taking on the dean’s responsibilities during this time of change,” Mason said. “He comes to the interim position with leadership experience as a department head and senior associate dean in the college.” Clark will be point person for the College of Engineering on the University Engineering Initiative Act, serve on the Council of Deans

and represent the college in all its activities. He will also be responsible for completing the K-State 2025 strategic planning process for the college and will be instrumental in implementing the plans being developed. A national search is currently underway for the new dean. In serving as senior associate dean of the College of Engineering since January 2009, Clark was responsible for oversight of the college academic programs, recruitment, scholarship programs, diversity and inclusion programs, computing services, communications services, and assurance of compliance with accreditation requirements and processes. He joined the College of Engineering faculty at Kansas State in 1994 as an associate professor of biological and agricultural engi-

Dunn named interim department head Associate Professor William Dunn has been named interim department head of mechanical and nuclear engineering. The appointment was announced by Gary Clark, interim dean of the College of Engineering, who also said a search to fill the regular department head position is ongoing. 14

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Dunn has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Notre Dame, and both master’s and doctoral degrees in nuclear engineering from North Carolina State University. His research and scholarship areas include radiation measurement and applications, and mathematical modeling and inverse analysis. He replaces Professor Don Fenton, who had served the past four years as department head and will return to his teaching and research duties in mechanical and nuclear engineering.

neering, was promoted to full professor in 1997 and was named to head the department in 2005. He had previously held academic appointments at the University of Florida. Clark earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree at the University of Florida, and a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University, all in agricultural engineering.

Dean search underway A 21-member search committee, chaired by Peter Dorhout, dean of the K-State College of Arts and Sciences, began reviewing applications in September for the next dean of the College of Engineering. The group was established and charged in July with conducting a nationwide search. “The dean of engineering will play an important leadership role in the future of Kansas State University and achieving our goal to be a Top 50 public research university by 2025,” said Provost April Mason. “The new dean will join the college at a time of both opportunity and challenge, including the implementation of the University Engineering Initiative Act. I appreciate the ongoing work of this committee to find an exceptional individual to lead the College of Engineering.” For a complete position description, breakdown of committee members and additional information on the search, visit www.engg.ksu.edu/ dean-search.

Edgar named university distinguished professor James Edgar, department head and Tom H. Barrett professor in chemical engineering, has been chosen as one of Kansas State University’s newest university distinguished professors. A University distinguished professor is a lifetime title and the highest honor the university bestows on its faculty. It is given following a university-wide competition conducted by the provost. Edgar pioneered research on the

crystal growth, epitaxy, characterization and device fabrication of wideband-gap semiconductors, including nitride and boride compounds rather than the more common silicon. His advancements have improved the materials used in microelectronic devices, such as laser diodes, that have revolutionized communications, transportation, lighting, medicine and consumer applications. He has received more than $9 million in research funding from the National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Department of Energy. He has authored or co-authored more than 150 papers in scientific journals, edited

two books, and presented more than 25 national and international lectures. He has served as the William H. Honstead professor in chemical engineering. He also has received the Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award, College of Engineering Research Excellence Award, Making a Difference Award and the Sigma Xi Outstanding Scientist Award. He spent sabbaticals at the Naval Research Laboratory and Radbound University in the Netherlands. Edgar has served on numerous campus committees, has been a symposium organizer for the Materials Research Society, a National Science Foundation review panelist and a reviewer for NASA’s postdoctoral program.

AGCO honored as 2013 Company of the Year The College of Engineering Company of the Year, AGCO, was formerly recognized at the 2013 Career Fair Banquet on Sept. 24. Established in 1974, the Company of the Year event is hosted and sponsored by the K-State Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honorary Society. AGCO is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery, supporting more productive farming through a full line of

College of Engineering 2014 Events Calendar Engineering Career Fair . . Feb. 11–12 Seaton Society Celebration . . March 29 Engineering Open House . . April 4–5 All-University Open House . . April 5 Spring Commencement . . May 16, Graduate School . . May 17, Undergraduates

tractors, combines, hay tools, sprayers, forage equipment, tillage, implements, grain storage and protein production systems, as well as related replacement parts. Honorees of Company of the Year demonstrate engagement with the College of Engineering in the following ways: direct support for scholarships; faculty support/faculty chairs; hiring of K-State engineering gradu-

ates; research support; and other areas of involvement including advisory council service, team sponsorship, etc. K-State alumni in attendance representing AGCO included David Disberger, vice president of product engineering, ME ’90; Brian Olander, senior project engineer, BAE ’00; Grant Good, product proving supervisor, ATM ’07, M.S. agribusiness ’13; and Mike O’Halloran, engineering manager, ’72 BAE.

Guest lecturer for 150th celebration As part of K-State’s 150th nine-month celebration, and more specifically its Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture Series, Donald E. Rathbone, right, dean emeritus of the College of Engineering, presented “The History of the College of Engineering” Oct. 2 in the Flint Hills Room at the K-State Student Union. Rathbone served as dean of the college from 1973 to 1997.

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’61Roger E. Smith (EE), Forest Heights, ’04Benjamin J. Gray (EE) has accepted ’05Drew Rose, (ARE), P.E., LEED AP Md., enjoyed a 52-year career as an electronics engineer with the Federal Aviation Agency/Administration. His work included implementation and acquisition of a diversity of electronic equipment in the National Airspace System, supporting air-traffic control facilities across the U.S. such as radar, navigation, communication and automation equipments. He retired in 2013 to mentor his six grandchildren and volunteer in their schools in Maryland and Texas.

’77Tim Hargrove (ME) recently

celebrated his 10-year anniversary with Morgan Foods, Inc., Austin, Ind. He is currently serving as senior vice-president of operations for the company. He is married to Janet Meade Hargrove, KSU ’75 ACCT.

’88Yinlun Huang, (CHE M.S., Ph.D. ’92), chemical engineering professor at Wayne State University, has received the 2013 National Association for Surface Furnishing Scientific Achievement Award. He began this area of research—the theory and practice of electroplating, metal finishing and the allied arts—more than 20 years ago as a graduate student of Professor L.T. Fan, K-State chemical engineering.

’90Tim Chadwick (CNS) has been

named president and CEO for MMC Corp, Overland Park, Kan., effective Jan. 1, 2014. He has served the company 23 years as a project coordinator, project manager and vice president of operations for the subsidiary, MW Builders. He was named CEO of the company in 2011.

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a position as director of engineering at Lighthouse Imaging Corp., Portland, Maine, a world leader in medical optics and imaging solutions. He commented, “The pragmatic and well-rounded curriculum at Kansas State University has served me well throughout my career, and after 10 years in Kansas City, it will be an honor to represent K-State in New England.”

BD+C, has been named a recipient of the 2013 “40 under 40” award from Consulting Specifying Engineer magazine. The program is sponsored by MTU Onsite Energy and recognizes those contributing to and guiding the building and engineering community. Rose is an electrical engineer with Integrated Consulting Engineers Inc., Wichita, Kan.

Deaths

’51Kyle L. Moran (AGE), Westerville,

Ohio, died May 19, 2013. He worked for the USDA, Soil and Conservation Service, in Kansas and Ohio for 25 years and then 10 years for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. He was a WWII veteran, Army Air Corps, and a member of the Kansas National Guard. Moran is survived by his wife, Betty Jane, three sons, two daughters, 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

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“Tony” Hu (CE M.S., Ph.D. ’69), civil engineering professor emeritus, died June 28, 2013, in Palo Alto, Calif. He served as a professor of applied mechanics and civil engineering at Kansas State University from 1969 until his retirement in 2000. He authored or co-authored dozens of papers during his career and collaborated with colleagues on several patents, one being a stiffness decoupler which focused on developing a preventative method to minimize the destruction of structures during earthquakes. Hu is survived by his wife, Sue Hu, two sons, one daughter and four grandchildren.

Faculty Walter P. Walawender, chemical engineering professor emeritus, died July 7, 2013, in Manhattan, Kan. He began as an assistant professor of chemical engineering at Kansas State University from 1969 to 1975, and became an associate professor in 1975 until his appointment as professor from 1981 until his retirement in 2011. He loved the connections he had with KState, whether through teaching, his student adviser roles or that of being a true Wildcat fan. He is survived by his wife, Paula, three daughters, two sons and eight grandchildren.

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We are interested in following the career paths and accomplishments of our alumni, focusing on promotions, advancements, awards and honors, job changes and of course, retirements, as well as death notices. Please send your information in these categories to— Impact Editor College of Engineering 133 Ward Hall Manhattan, KS 66506 email: impact@engg.ksu.edu

U.S. News & World Report ranks K-State engineering in top 100—again Kansas State University’s College of Engineering is ranked . . 78th GS RANKIN among the best undergraduate engineering programs in the nation among schools whose highest degree is a doctorate, in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2014 Best Colleges list. “To continue to be ranked on the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges list is a welcome and welldeserved recognition,” said Gary Clark, interim dean of the College of Engineering. “It also is confirmation to the young men and women who are choosing to pursue an

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engineering degree at Kansas State University that our institution, faculty and programs are respected and valued beyond our state borders.”

U.S. News & World report released the graduate school rankings in March, which listed the university’s engineering graduate program as no. 94.

K-State engineering scores well in return on investment Kansas State University is receiving more plaudits for its engineering programs, and it’s earning strong marks for what its graduates receive for their investment in their education. The College Database is a noncommercial website that provides higher education information based on federal data and classifications by the Carnegie Foundation. The College Database ranked K-State 22nd in the nation for engineering, above MIT, Cornell, Ohio State and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

“This is an outstanding recognition that validates what those involved in our engineering program have always known—the College of Engineering at Kansas State University does an exceptional job of educating and training the next generation of engineers for the benefit of society,” said Gary Clark, the college’s interim dean. The College Database also ranked the university top in the state for the return on investment made by students, measured by the cost of tuition and a graduate’s starting salary.

Faculty awards and honors 2013 recipients

Left to right: David Ben-Arieh, professor, IMSE, Larry E. and Laurel Erickson Public Service Award; Xinming (Simon) Ou, assoc. professor, CIS, Frankenhoff Outstanding Research Award; B. Terry Beck, professor, MNE, Charles H. Scholer Faculty Award; Hani Melhem, professor, CE, Bob and Lila Snell Distinguished Career Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching; Ronaldo Maghirang, professor, BAE, Clair A. Mauch Steel Ring Advisor of the Year; Asad Esmaeily, assoc. professor, CE, James L. Hollis Memorial Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching; Hayder Rasheed, professor, CE, Myers-Alford Memorial Teaching Award www.engg.ksu.edu

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Visitors to Fiedler Library in the engineering complex may have noticed the “Wildcat Engineering—150 Years of Impact” fiberglass statue on display. Jim, CNSM ‘84, and Laura Johnson sponsored the statue for the original design and artwork as part of K-State’s recent 150th anniversary celebration and were also the highest bidders for it at the Wildcat March auction in September. The Johnsons have donated the purple wildcat back to the College of Engineering where it will remain as an exhibit in the library.