At Iowa State University, our faculty combine teaching and discovery to make science and technology come alive for students in very real, very exciting, and very productive ways. And by transferring new technology to the marketplace, we are building bridges to a more competitive and prosperous future for our state and the nation. Nearly 2 million Americans are engineers - and very few of them drive trains.
Engineers have many different functions.
They find solutions to problems ranging from water quality and aging bridges to safety of cars and noise levels of vacuum cleaners. They work in manufacturing, agriculture, transportation, utilities, construction, education, health care, and government designing the products we use - everything from airplanes to zippers. At Iowa State's College of Engineering, our goal is to provide a solid foundation in science, a firm understanding of engineering practice, and a keen awareness of human and social issues. We offer an education that develops students' thinking patterns so they can arrive at imaginative, rigorous solutions to many different problems. Our program combines learning and practice, enabling students to embark on challenging, satisfying, and diverse professional careers.