Education
- Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, 1992
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- “Using nonlinear sensitivities to estimate eigenvalues and eigenvector for large design changes”
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- Thesis advisor: James Bernard
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- Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, 1987
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- “Combining sensitivity methods and computer graphics for interactive analysis of vibration modes”
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- Thesis advisor: James Bernard
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- Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, 1980
Professional Experience
- Emeritus Professor of Mechanical Engineering, 2018 to present
- Joseph C. and Elizabeth A. Anderlik Professor of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, 2010 to 2018
- Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, 2003 to 2018
- Visiting Professor, Ecole Normale Superieure de Cachan Bretagne, Rennes, France, 2010
- Program Director, Engineering Design, National Science Foundation, Arlington, Virginia, 2006 to 2008
- Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, 2003 to 2006
- Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, 1997 to 2003
- Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, 1992 to 1997
- Assistant Professor, Division of Engineering Fundamentals and Multidisciplinary Design, Iowa State University, 1987 to 1992
- Adjunct Instructor, Division of Engineering Fundamentals and Multidisciplinary Design, Iowa State University, 1984 to 1987
- Mechanical Engineer, John Deere Des Moines Works, Ankeny, Iowa, 1979 to 1984
Professional Affiliations
- Women in Engineering Leadership Institute
- Society of Women Engineers
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Society of Manufacturing Engineers
- American Society for Engineering Education
- Tau Beta Pi
- Sigma Xi
Some information about Women’s Programs in the College of Engineering.
