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The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) at Iowa State University brings together faculty, staff, and students engaged in cutting-edge chemical and biological research with national and global recognition. Established in 1913, it stands among the earliest chemical engineering departments in the United States. This demanding discipline integrates chemistry, physics, and mathematics, evolving to cover diverse specialties including petrochemicals, agricultural products, biomedicine, pharmaceuticals, and food science. Many undergraduates leverage their chemical engineering degree as preparation for advanced studies in medicine or law. The department occupies over 47,000 square feet of contemporary labs and offices where faculty, graduate students, and researchers explore both foundational and innovative aspects of chemical engineering.