“My goal is to help people and the environment. I hope to have a long career helping local communities have safe water and protecting waterways.”
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Victoria Kyveryga: Outstanding senior in chemical engineering
“The combination of breadth and depth that anyone can achieve in the College of Engineering at ISU is unique. I’ve enjoyed the experience of diving into a major-specific topic, while also being able to pursue a variety of non-STEM opportunities across and outside the university.”
Nathan Lewis: Outstanding senior in biological systems engineering
“Being a Cyclone Engineer means focusing on innovation and discovering a better way to do something. Within the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department, all the faculty I’ve encountered have tried to push the importance of innovation, collaboration, and ethics.”
Morgan Nordyke: Outstanding senior in agricultural engineering
“I came to Iowa State to study Agricultural Engineering to make a difference in rural communities by helping farmers receive funding and expand their operations. As I graduate, I am still striving to help those that help feed the world!”
Craig Richard: Outstanding senior in aerospace engineering
“Iowa State provides its engineers with a good balance of independent work and group collaboration. Engineers at Iowa State are provided with challenging yet beneficial courses/experiences that provide each student with the knowledge and skill sets they need to be successful in their engineering careers.”
Thanks to CoMFRE undergrad research experience, Olivia Tyrrell shot for the moon… and made it
Olivia Tyrrell (mech engr ‘21) recently landed research on the moon in an area she has worked on since she was an undergrad researcher in the Center for Multiphase Flow Research and Education. As a junior, she joined the Multiphase Reacting Flow Lab, working under the mentorship of James Michael, associate professor of mechanical engineering and CoMFRE faculty research. “Dr. Michael introduced …Continue reading “Thanks to CoMFRE undergrad research experience, Olivia Tyrrell shot for the moon… and made it”
SAE goes the distance to encourage future Cyclone Engineers
Current Cyclone Engineers help fuel interest for the next generation of Cyclone Engineers.
“Lost art” brought back: Marston Hall’s unique Venetian terrazzo revealed and restored
New life for another beautiful historic feature of Marston Hall.
Patrick Demers: Outstanding senior in software engineering
“As a Cyclone Engineer, there are endless opportunities to network and learn. You can partake in hackathons, coding competitions, cyber defense competitions, clubs, company networking sessions, career fairs, research, etc. All these options ensure you’ll always be learning and having fun.”
Aaron Schoon: Outstanding senior in mechanical engineering
“Engineering like a Cyclone Engineer means effectively using the skills and knowledge you have gained as an engineer while also realizing the importance of collaborating with others towards achieving success. At Iowa State, opportunities to work within teams for classes, research, and clubs better prepare us to make a mark on history.”
Rebecca Patush: Engineering commencement student marshal
“I’m looking to leave my mark on the world by creating and improving medical supplies that are used regularly in healthcare. I hope to contribute new strides to the field of biomaterials to improve medicine.”
Vaidehee Bahirat: Outstanding senior in industrial engineering
“My Cyclone Engineering education has prepared me to be an engineer in any part of the world. We get to learn a wide variety of concepts not just through the academic curriculum but also through opportunities like research assistant, senior design, and group projects. The network and quality of education are unique at Iowa State.”
Hannah Nelson: Outstanding senior in electrical engineering
“I am excited to be a part of the energy transition to renewable resources because electricity is essential to society, and it relates to many other global issues. We have this gift of plentiful resources such as wind and sunlight, and it’s inspiring to think about how that will change the future of energy. Also, as a woman in engineering, I look forward to encouraging and mentoring other women looking to become electrical engineers.”
Zachary Eaton: Outstanding senior in construction engineering
“As a Cyclone Engineer, I want to ensure that anything I go onto build is safe, exciting and bettering the community it is located in. I personally want to be able to look back on my career and physically see what I have accomplished through the projects I have worked on.”
Will Galles: Outstanding senior in computer engineering
“I hope to propel technology forward and create a safer world in the process. As an engineer, I hope I can make the world a better place through my work.”