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Incoming ELP Class of 2007 Scholar Biographies
(Click on a name below to view the scholars' biographies)

 

      Hometown: Oakland, Iowa  
      Major: Mechanical Engineering

      Hometown: Muscatine, Iowa  
      Major: Chemical Engineering

      Hometown: Galva, Illinois  
      Major: Agricultural Engineering

      Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska   
      Major: Construction Engineering

      Hometown: Mt. Vernon, Iowa   
      Major: Undecided Engineering

      Hometown: Cedar Rapids, Iowa  
      Major: Industrial Engineering

      Hometown: Johnston, Iowa
      Major: Materials Engineering

      Hometown: Cedar Falls, Iowa   
      Major:  Mechanical Engineering

      Hometown: Manchester, Iowa  
      Major:  Civil Engineering

      Hometown: Plymouth, Minnesota  
      Major:  Computer Engineering

      Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska  
      Major:  Civil Engineering

      Hometown: Spirit Lake, Iowa  
      Major:  Chemical Engineering

      Hometown: Janesville, Wisconsin   
      Major:  Mechanical Engineering

      Hometown: Marshalltown, Iowa 
      Major:  Agricultural Engineering

      Hometown: St. Joseph, Missouri   
      Major:  Electrical Engineering

 

 

Luke Applegate

Luke is a Sophomore in Ag. Engineering. In his free time, Luke enjoys designing and building farm equipment, traveling, working with youth, biking, hiking, reading, and motorsports. His goal with an engineering degree is to help create a more technologically advanced farming operation.

Melissa Cali

Melissa is a sophomore majoring in Chemical Engineering.  Melissa enjoys softball, being outdoors, and playing the trumpet.  She plans to become involved with marching band, student government, and study Spanish at ISU.  In her major, Melissa is interested in pharmaceuticals and biofuels.

 

Nathan Dobbels

Nate is a sophmore majoring in Agricultural Engineering.  He has been involved with the FFA and plans to continue participating in that organization at ISU.  In his free time, Nate enjoys playing sports like swimming, football, and basketball.  After receiving his BS degree, Nate plans to enter industry.

Catherine Haller

Catherine is a sophomore in Construction Engineering. Outside of class she is very involved in the Hip Hop club and Alpha Chi sorority in addition to many other things. She currently plans to pursue a graduate degree after receiving her BS degree.

 

Justin Knight

Justin is a sophomore majoring in Engineering.  In his free time, Justin enjoys running, reading, and watching sporting events.  After receiving his BS degree, Justin plans to continue to graduate school for an MBA.

 

Dana Kuehl

Dana is a sophomore majoring in Industrial Engineering.  In her free time, Dana enjoys photography, dancing, singing, swimming, and playing soccer.   At ISU, she intends to join the Lyrica Women's Choir and a dance team.

 

Emily Kuster

Emily Kuster is a sophomore in Materials Engineering. She is interesting in ceramics and its applications to cardiology. Emily is an active member in the Glass Optics and Materials research group, TEAM, the Catt Center, Materials Advantage, Catt Associates and gaffer's guild. Currently, she plans to work in industry after completing her BS degree.

 

Eric Larson

Eric is a sophomore majoring in Mechanical Engineering.  In his free time, he enjoys rifle and pistol marksmanship, fishing, hunting, and putting together model ships.  After graduation, Eric plans to work in industry for a little while before pursuing a graduate degree.

 

Nathan Meisgeier

Nathan is a sophomore majoring in Civil Engineering.  In his free time, Nathan enjoys watching sports, boating, jet skiing, skiing, and being with friends.  After receiving his BS degree, Nathan plans to attend graduate school.

 

Ashley Montebello

Ashley is a sophomore in Computer Engineering.  In her free time, she enjoys lacrosse, wakeboarding, snowboarding, playing cello and guitar, and working with computers.

 

 

Anna Potter

Anna Potter is a sophomore in Civil Engineering with an Environmental Emphasis. This past summer, Anna traveled to Mali, Africa to work on stove and lighting design. This semester, she is involved with many activities on campus. She is a Women in Science and Engineering Peer Mentor, an EPLI Ambassador, and helping with Engineers Without Borders by sharing her experience in Mali. In her free time, Anna likes to run, play Ultimate Frisbee, listen to music, play cards, or discuss politics. After receiving her BS degree, Anna is considering joining the Peace Corps, going to Law School, or entering industry.

 

Jake Shell

Jake is a sophomore majoring in Chemical Engineering.  He is interested in researching biomedical applications of engineering, and plans to attend medical school after receiving his engineering degree.  In his free time, Jake enjoys tennis, golf, road biking, ping pong, and boating.

 

Brian Swanson

Brian is a sophomore majoring in Mechanical Engineering.  He is from Janesville, Wisconsin.

 

 

 

 

 

Heather Thomas

Heather is a sophomore majoring in Agricultural Engineering.  In her free time, she enjoys hunting, fishing, woodworking, gardening, camping, and hanging out with friends.  Heather is interested in designing agriculture buildings and environmental control systems for efficient animal production, crop storage, and/or equipment storage with farm offices.

 

William Tushaus

Wil is a sophomore majoring in Electrical Engineering.  In his free time, Wil enjoys video games, reading, cycling, and spending time with friends.  Wil is interested in robotics and is considering performing research in that area.

 

 

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2/14/2008

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1/05/2008

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1/05/2008

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9/26/2007

 

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