- 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.”
- Emma Ostrowski: Outstanding senior in biological systems engineering
“To me, engineering “like a Cyclone Engineer” means learning through hands-on experiences both in and out of the classroom.”
- Anna Werner: Outstanding senior in construction engineering
“I want to be someone who helps people and improves quality of life.”
- Samuel Lanz: Outstanding senior in aerospace engineering
“Iowa State has become a place that will always feel like home, and I wouldn’t trade the past four and a half years for anything.”
