Institute for Physical Research and Technology

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(515) 294-3045
iprtinfo@iastate.edu


Institute for Physical
Research and Technology

Iowa State University
2156 Gilman Hall
Ames, IA 50011-3110

IPRT Works for Iowa

IPRT Educational Activities

From middle schoolers through post-grad researchers, IPRT inspires students and fosters interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Educational Programs

  • IPRT supports and administers the Science Bound program, which aims to increase the number of diverse Iowans who pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
  • IPRT supports the Ames Laboratory/Iowa State University Science Bowls, which offers high school and middle school students from throughout Iowa an opportunity to test their scientific knowledge.
  • IPRT is a sponsor of the Iowa State Solar Decathlon Team, which is competing in the 2009 U.S. Dept. of Energy’s Solar Decathlon. This international contest challenges college-level teams to create innovative and attractive, completely solar-powered homes.

NDE Education

IPRT offers a four-hour seminar that introduces nondestructive and the six most common NDE methods. The Seminar covers the principles, common applications and the strengths and limitations of each technique. Hands-on demonstrations are included using the IPRT’s portable equipment. The seminar can be delivered free of charge at any location within the state of Iowa. Continuing education credit is available for this seminar.

 

Student Employment

IPRT employs dozens of graduate students who address real-world scientific problems and contribute to IPRT’s excellence while seeking degrees. Graduate students make up about one-third of IPRT’s scientific staff and enable the IPRT to conduct high-quality research for the lowest possible cost.