College of Engineering News • Iowa State University

Tyler Markert: Outstanding senior in civil engineering

Tyler Markert and Sam Easterling
Tyler Markert with W. Samuel Easterling
Tyler Markert, outstanding senior in civil engineering, with W. Samuel Easterling, James L. and Katherine S. Melsa Dean of Engineering.

“What’s unique about being a Cyclone Engineer is the collaboration you have among the multiple engineering disciplines, which is invaluable to understanding the different systems even within your own major.”

Valuable hands-on learning experience: My three summer internships were extremely valuable. I worked as a construction engineer intern with Baxter Woodman and as a project manager intern with The Opis Group. I also got great experience working in the lab with Roy Sturgill, assistant professor of civil, construction and environmental engineering. 

Influential mentor: In two and a half years as a TA in his classes, Matt Rouse, teaching professor of civil, construction and environmental engineering. I learned so much from him about teaching others, and his experience and connections have helped me out through numerous classes. 

Biggest accomplishment: Completing my capstone design notebook was a cumulation of all of my time here at Iowa State put into one comprehensive project. 

Plans after graduation: I will be moving to Lansing, Michigan, and have accepted a job with Spicer Group in the Construction Engineering Division. 

Making my mark on the world: I want to ensure that civil infrastructure projects are built correctly and will last their full life. 

Engineering like a Cyclone Engineer: What’s unique about being a Cyclone Engineer is the collaboration you have among the multiple engineering disciplines, which is invaluable to understanding the different systems even within your own major.

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