The Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) is the industrial extension arm of Iowa State University, one of the nation’s premier land-grant institutions. The CIRAS mission – to enhance the performance of Iowa industry – is an integral part of the history of Iowa State and ISU Extension Service.
Awards
2016 – Foundation for Manufacturing Excellence, MEP Best Practices, Manufacturing Day
2016 – Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers, Outstanding Project of the Year, Statewide Training Program
2015 – Foundation for Manufacturing Excellence, MEP Best Practices, Partner Management, Additive Manufacturing, Internet Marketing Strategy
2012 – University Economic Development Association, Excellence in Research, Sustainable Economies Program
2009 – NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership, MEP Medallion Award, Assistance in Disaster Recovery
2009 – University Economic Development Association – Excellence in Business Assistance, Business Continuity Planning for Manufacturers
2005 – University Economic Development Association, Excellence in Economic Development Research, Biodiesel Feasibility Study
2004 – University Economic Development Association, Outstanding Project of the Year, Special Assistance
2004 – University Economic Development Association, Outstanding Project of the Year, Partnering
2002 – NAMTAC Project of the Year for Technical Assistance, Prototype Design and Development of the MCE 2000TM
2001 – NAMTAC Project of the Year for Business Assistance, Theory of Constraints Education and Implementation
1999 – NAMTAC Project of the Year for Technical Assistance, Advanced Analytical Technologies Inc.
1998 – NAMTAC Project of the Year for Business Assistance, Feasibility of Sunrise Energy Cooperative
1992 – NAMTAC Project of the Year for Special Assistance, Iowa Conference on Manufacturing 1989-1992
1988 – NAMTAC Project of the Year for Management Assistance, Business Planning
1988 – NAMTAC Project of the Year for Technical Assistance, Productivity Audit Program
1986 – NAMTAC Project of the Year for Economic Development Assistance, Iowa High Technology Council
The Land-Grant University Mission
The basic premise that led to the creation of Extension more than 100 years ago, and to CIRAS 60 years ago, still holds today – Extension is to make the knowledge base of the land-grant university available to the people of the state. The needs of the people drive the education, thereby improving the lives of the people.
CIRAS staff are committed to improving the lives of the people of Iowa by providing the latest education, research, and technical assistance to enhance the performance of Iowa industry.