- The facts of PFAS: Understanding forever chemicals in groundwater
Ruadhri Deans, a concurrent environmental engineering undergraduate and master’s student, is diving into the study of “forever chemicals.”
- Biological systems engineering student finds his ‘why’ working in Iowa Wetlands
Senior in biological systems engineering, Eli Gannon, is wading into Iowa’s wetlands, collecting data and finding the “why” in his degree path.
- Renewable materials build low-cost batteries to store wind energy
Iowa State engineers are using Iowa-sourced materials to build “ultra-low-cost, ultra-high-performance” batteries capable of storing Iowa wind energy. A grant from the Iowa Energy Center is supporting the project.
- Katie Meyer: College of Engineering student marshal, mechanical engineering
“As I go out into the world as an engineer, I’m hoping to use creativity and problem solving to bring joy to others and to develop meaningful solutions to real challenges.”
- Michael Heidt: Outstanding senior in civil engineering
“My goal is to help growing communities have buildings they can trust.”
- Kaden Davison: Outstanding senior in agricultural engineering
“While Iowa State has a great engineering program, the connections made here with classmates and alumni are what set Iowa State apart from other schools.”
- Sydney Williams: Outstanding senior in chemical engineering
To be a Cyclone Engineer is to approach problems with an innovative mindset, uphold high standards for quality, and demonstrate integrity and respect for others.”
- Luke Post: Outstanding senior in electrical engineering
“My goal as an engineer is to utilize the skills I have gained at Iowa State and will continue to improve throughout my Ph.D. to perform cutting edge research that will help the world thrive.”
- Jashwanth Komanabelli: Outstanding senior in software engineering
“Coming here as an international student was not easy, but it pushed me to grow in ways I didn’t expect. I found mentors who guided me, professors who pushed me to think bigger, and opportunities that helped me find direction. This place taught me resilience, independence, and how to build a life and career from the ground up.”
- Tasman Grinnell: Outstanding senior in computer engineering
“I hope to help organizations protect their customers’ information in the cybersecurity space, providing innovation and change throughout my career.”
- Josh Dwight: Outstanding senior in cyber security engineering
“I am now confident to go out and learn whatever interests me since my time at Iowa State has given me a hunger for knowledge and the ability to satiate that hunger.”
- Abby Schaefer: Outstanding senior in materials engineering
“Iowa State has given me the best people and experiences. During my time here I’ve grown both as a person and as an engineer in more ways than I could’ve hoped for. I’m grateful every day that I chose Iowa State.”
- Ernest Mattson: Outstanding senior in industrial engineering
“From improving processes on the factory floor to making systems safer and more efficient in our communities, Cyclone Engineers don’t just design solutions; we build them to last and to serve.”
