Robert Frosch, senior associate dean of facilities and operations at Purdue University and professor of civil engineering, has been announced as the second finalist in consideration for the next James L. and Katherine S. Melsa dean of Iowa State’s College of Engineering.

Frosch will be visiting Iowa State’s campus from Sunday through Tuesday. During his time visiting, Frosch will host an open forum from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday in the Alliant Energy-Lee Liu Auditorium in Howe Hall. During the forum, Frosch will meet with students, faculty, community members and stakeholders as well as answer questions.

According to a press release, Frosch earned his masters and doctorate degrees in civil engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. Frosch also earned his bachelors degree in civil engineering from Tulane University. 

It was announced earlier in March that Janis Terpenny of Pennsylvania State University would be the first finalist for the position.

There will be five finalists coming to Ames in March for campus visits and to host open forums. The next candidate will visit Iowa State from March 13 through 15. Each candidate will be announced one business day before their visit. 

More information on the dean search can be found on the Office of the Senior Vice President and the Provost’s website, along with Frosch’s itinerary, Vita and other information.