The brain is neither a solid nor a liquid. The mechanical response of the brain…
Is the Brain a Solid or a Liquid?
Past Announcements
December 2018 Tim completed his Master’s degree. Congratulations! November 2018 Annastacia presented her undergraduate research…
Welcome: First Blog Post
Welcome and thank you for reading the first blog post for The Bentil Group! On…
Society of Engineering Science (SES): October 2019
Ling Zhang presented her research at the Society of Engineering Science’s 56th Annual Technical Meeting,…
11th Annual Neuroscience Research Day
Jenny Marsh presented her research at Iowa State University’s 11th Annual Neuroscience Research Day. Jenny’s…
June 13, 2019: STEM InCYte Summer Day Camp
written by Jenny Marsh (Neuroscience Ph.D. student at The Bentil Group) STEM InCYte Summer Day…
Society for Experimental Mechanics (SEM): June 2019
Annastacia McCarty and Ling Zhang presented their research at the Society for Experimental Mechanics’ (SEM)…

Dimensions Newsletter: May 2019
Ling Zhang was featured on the cover of the Dimensions newsletter. Click here to read…
University Honors Poster Session: Spring 2019
Abigail Libbesmeier presented her research at the Spring 2019 Iowa State University Honors Poster Session…
Symposium on Undergraduate Research & Creative Expression (SoURCE): Spring 2019
Marcelo Abrantes, Megan Beck, and Lucas McPherren presented their research at the Spring 2017 Iowa…
National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR): Spring 2019
Lucas McPherren presented his research with Sarah Hansen at the 33rd annual National Conference on…

March 30, 2019: 3rd Annual STEM Fest
written by Anna Buchholz (education and outreach coordinator for The Bentil Group) Anna Buchholz, Megan…

January 20, 2019: First Lego League State Championships
written by Anna Buchholz (education and outreach coordinator for The Bentil Group) Anna Buchholz, Megan…