Department of Natural Resource Ecology & Management

College of Agricultureand Life Sciences

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Majors:Animal EcologyForestry

AndersonAnimal Ecology

Kevin

Argueta Herrera Animal Ecology

Estefany

AscheAnimal Ecology

Emily

Baker Animal Ecology

Gabriella

James BargerForestry

Woodward, IA, USA

I would like to thank:

Hometown:

all of my family and friends that made my time at Iowa State possible and fun.

Bennett Animal Ecology

Kendall

Bergeron Animal Ecology

Spencer

Bogert Forestry

Melanie

Boorom Animal Ecology

Jacqueline

Bryant Forestry, Animal Ecology

Heather

Burken Animal Ecology,

Environmental Science

Elizabeth

Carranza Animal Ecology

Jose

Kylie CrystalAnimal Ecology

Plymouth, MN, USA

My future plans are to:

Hometown:

apply to vet school, where I will study zoo animal veterinary medicine.

Davis Animal Ecology

Amber

Demoss Forestry

Sarah

Desotel Animal Ecology

Ryan

Iola, TX, USA

My future plans are to:

I would like to thank:

Hometown:

continue my education with animal behavior and wildlife rehabilitation.

my parents for their constant support, my family and of course, John Burnett.

Carrie DoddAnimal Ecology

DollenAnimal Ecology

Austin

Bailey DouglasAnimal Ecology, Biology

Windsor Heights, IA, USA

My future plans are to:

Hometown:

be a zookeeper with an emphasis on outreach and education.

Eriksen Animal Ecology

Freya

Geekie Forestry

Rachel

George Animal Ecology

Peter

Gerver Animal Ecology

Melody

Des Moines, IA, USAMy future plans are to:

While a student at Iowa State University, I was involved with:

Hometown:

acquire my M.S. degree in order to become a stream fish biologist, or work in restoration and improvement of urban watersheds.

American Fisheries Society (President), Undergraduate Research (Weberlab), Science with Practice, Swan Valley Connections in Montana: technician, asian carp and brook trout projects; volunteer, largemouth bass and muskie projects.

Sam Grinstead HessburgAnimal Ecology

I would like to thank:my mom, for teaching me to work hard, my dad, for pushing me to follow my passions, and my sister for always paving the way for me; M.S. student Brett Kelly, for being an outstanding research mentor, employer, and friend; Dr. Michael Weber for guiding and assisting me every step of the way on my path in research and fisheries science; John Burnett, for going above and beyond the duties of his job description, and making sure I achieve my goals.

Also, a very special thanks to all of the graduate students that work in the Weberlab, including Nathan Tillotson, Marty Simonson, Bobby Cope, Dr. Andrea Sylvia, Brandon Maahs, and Robbie Weber among others that answered my endless questions and provided me with the insights and resources I needed to succeed.

Hance Animal Ecology

Ryan

Aleah Kristen HartmanAnimal Ecology

Ankeny, IA, USA

My future plans are to:

Hometown:

attend the ISU College of Veterinary Medicine.

Heckle Animal Ecology

Emily

Hernandez Animal Ecology

Alex

Holtz Animal Ecology, Biology

Meg

Jensen Animal Ecology

Spencer

Jiang Animal Ecology

Bozhou

Hallie JohnsAnimal Ecology, Biology

Sioux City, IA, USA

My future plans are to:

Hometown:

to work with animals! I’d love to work in a zoo or help with conservation.

Donna JordanAnimal Ecology

Des Moines, IA, USA

My future plans are to:

I would like to thank:

Hometown:

move somewhere on the coast to pursue my dreams in working with marine life.

John Burnett, Dr. Mike Rentz, Dr. Timothy Stewart, and my family.

Keiper Animal Ecology, Forestry

Sabrina

King Animal Ecology

Jade

Avery KornsAnimal Science, Animal Ecology

Richardson, TX, USA

My future plans are to:

Undergraduate Research,Equestrian Club-Western Team, Salt Company

I would like to thank:

Hometown:

work for a year and apply to a graduate program in disease ecology.

While a student at Iowa State University, I was involved with:

my adviser, Aileen Keating, for providing opportunities to conduct and present research.

Krumm Forestry

Kristin

Kurovski Animal Ecology

Jillian

Lares Forestry

James

Andrew LarsonForestry

LeRoy, IL, USA

My future plans are to:

FarmHouse Fraternity, Student Alumni Leadership Council, Forestry Club, Salt Co.

I would like to thank:

Hometown:

to work as an urban forester for JEO Consulting Group.

While a student at Iowa State University, I was involved with:

my SALC adviser, Mary Kate Misak, and the staff at the ISU Alumni Association.

Larson Environmental Science,

Animal Ecology

Nathan

Lee Animal Ecology

Hannah

Leeper Animal Ecology

Madisen

Amber Leidel

Animal Science, Animal Ecology

Sidney, IA, USA

My future plans are to:

Hometown:

to become a vet tech.

Lord Animal Ecology

Simone

Lutkenhaus Animal Ecology

Evan

Andrew MajewskiEnvironmental Science, Animal Ecology

Geneva, IL, USAHometown:

Martens Forestry

Michael

Erissa McGillAnimal Ecology

Centerville, IA, USA

I would like to thank:

Hometown:

everyone who helped me get to where I am today.

McTaggart Animal Ecology

Mary

Miller Animal Ecology

Charli

Nerhus Animal Ecology

Preston

Nielsen Animal Ecology

Sungju

Nyman Animal Ecology

Addison

Olson Animal Ecology

Katarina

Page Forestry

Lindsey

Jennifer Panzi VenturaAnimal Ecology

Denison, IA, USA

My future plans are to:

Amphibians & Reptiles Club, Wild Animals Club

I would like to thank:

Hometown:

work in a marine-biology job for one year and then pursue my master's degree in marine biology.While a student at Iowa State University, I was involved with:

my mom, family and friends for being by my side throughout my journey.

Peck Forestry

David

Perry Animal Ecology, Biology

Madison

Peterson Animal Ecology

Kathleen

PlesciaAnimal Ecology

Jana

Pyle Animal Ecology

Bridget

Reyes Robertson Animal Ecology

Clair

Rollins Animal Ecology

Derek

Rose Biology, Animal Ecology

Ethan

Sarinana Animal Ecology,

World Languages and Cultures

Connie

SchnackAnimal Ecology

Curtis

Schwartz Forestry

Levi

Shepherd Animal Ecology

Kayla

Shepherd Animal Ecology

Kelsey

Morgan SmithGlobal Resource Systems, Forestry

Stuart, IA, USA

My future plans are to:

Forestry Club, The Salt Company

I would like to thank:

Hometown:

work for the U.S. Forest Service in the Huron-Manistee National Forest in Michigan.

While a student at Iowa State University, I was involved with:

God, my family, Molly Dolch, all my instructors and all of my classmates.

Solt Animal Ecology

Jonathon

Stanevicius Animal Ecology

Brianna

Stratton Animal Ecology

Collin

Matthew TheisenAnimal Ecology

Maple Grove, MN, USA

My future plans are to:

Hometown:

serve as a private lands wildlife specialist.

Thornton Animal Ecology

Kerrigan

Tummino Genetics, Animal Ecology

Jade

Van RadenForestry

Andrew

Vargas Animal Ecology

Andres

Walton Animal Ecology

Dylan

Warren Animal Ecology

Garrett

Wasserman Animal Ecology

Ailish

West Forestry

Andrew

Westphal Forestry

Aaron

White Animal Ecology

Benjamin

Wilson Forestry

Benjamin

Riggs WilsonAnimal Ecology, Forestry

Mount Pleasant, IA, USA

My future plans are to:

Forestry Club, Fisheries and Wildlife Biology Club, Xi Sigma Pi Honors Society

I would like to thank:

Hometown:

become a forestry specialist with the Wildlife Management Institute and the Iowa DNR.

While a student at Iowa State University, I was involved with:

my family, my friends, my advisers, my professors, and my student employers.

Alexandra WitkowskiAnimal Ecology

St. Paul, MN, USA

My future plans are to:

I would like to thank:

Hometown:

see where the future takes me, and what adventures await.

my parents, Mike Rentz, my friends, Gage Colao, and everyone I met along the way.

Wu Animal Ecology

Mengjia

Abigail ZabrodskyForestry

Brookfield, IL, USA

Forestry Club, ISU Timbersports Team, Xi Sigma Pi, STARS, ISU Navigators

I would like to thank:

Hometown:

While a student at Iowa State University, I was involved with:

all of my professors who always went out of their way to help me succeed.

Zaun Forestry

Devon