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Building dedication

C.G. “Turk” and Joyce A. McEwen Therkildsen were on hand for the May 1, 2026 dedication of the new 80,000-square foot Therkildsen Industrial Engineering Building. The space provides a technically-enhanced research lab and hands-on experiential learning for Iowa State students.

“We are fortunate to have an amazing project like this come to life thanks to the generosity of passionate donors.” – W. Samuel Easterling, James L. and Katherine S. Melsa Dean of the College of Engineering

Aerial view of the front entrance of the building looking from the east to the west.

East lobby

Team-based learning auditorium

Second floor west collaboration space

Second floor west collaboration space

Second floor west collaboration space

Second floor west collaboration space

Harold Cowles and Wayne Moore Collaboration Space outside the Speer Family Capstone Design Lab

Harold Cowles and Wayne Moore Collaboration Space outside the Speer Family Capstone Design Lab

Harold Cowles and Wayne Moore Collaboration Space outside the Speer Family Capstone Design Lab

East lobby

East lobby

Outside aerial view of the building entrance on the west side