- 13 outstanding seniors reflect on their Cyclone Engineering experience
The Iowa State University College of Engineering is proud to present the spring 2025 outstanding seniors.
- Christopher Martin: Outstanding senior in materials engineering
“Some of the greatest problems facing humanity come down to material problems, and it is a rich and challenging field.”
- Joseph Krejchi: Outstanding senior in cyber security engineering
“The best part of being a Cyclone Engineer is receiving all the opportunities that come from a large university while also having a small community feel within your major.”
- Matthew Greer: Outstanding senior in aerospace engineering
“They say to shoot for the stars — it’s an aerospace engineer’s job to get you there.”
- Cynnava McAvoy: Outstanding senior in biological systems engineering
“Ecological engineering bridges the gap between humans and the environment, and I want to demonstrate just how powerful that connection can be.”
- Sarah Stewart: Outstanding senior in mechanical engineering
“As an engineer, I want to use my passion for science and math to drive the innovations and advancements that will allow us to better explore, understand, and improve our world.”
- Michael Britten: Outstanding senior in construction engineering
“I’m a simple man, I like being able to drive by a nice looking or impressive building and think, “I helped build that.”
- Allison Hubbell: Outstanding senior in industrial engineering
“When you think about college, it’s easy to focus on the obvious things — classes, dorms, sports teams. And while those are part of the experience, the real promise of Iowa State is something deeper: it’s the opportunities that help you grow into the person and professional you want to become.”
- Nisha Raj: Outstanding senior in software engineering
“Engineers at Iowa State are given countless opportunities to work together and think creatively to solve problems.”
- Elena Knops: Outstanding senior in chemical engineering
“To me, engineering “like a Cyclone Engineer” means embracing every opportunity to grow, both technically and personally, through unique experiences.”
- Juliana Johnson: Outstanding senior in civil engineering
“I gained confidence in myself and my abilities to problem solve, overcome challenges, and share my ideas. I learned how to ask for help when I don’t understand something, and how to always be open to new opportunities. I also gained a strong support system of people who want me to succeed and are always willing to provide advice and encouragement.”
- Sam Burns: Outstanding senior in electrical engineering
“Being able to start a club with my friends and being able to achieve our goal of growing crops using hydroponics, as well as going on trips to visit different growers, make up my biggest accomplishments and best memories at Iowa State.”
- Caitlin Agabin: College of Engineering student marshal, environmental engineering
“I was involved in research as early as my sophomore year. I was able to understand how research questions are developed and how to go about building tools/researching information to help answer them.”
