Major: Chemical Engineering  

  Major: Mechanical Engineering

  Major: Civil Engineering

  Major: Industrial Engineering

  Major: Mechanical Engineering

  Major: Construction Engineering

  Major: Mechanical Engineering

Ben Blakely

Ben is a Senior in Computer Engineering with a minor in Psychology. He intends to continue into the graduate Information Assurance program at Iowa State.  He is the President of the Iowa State Information Assurance Student Group, Co-Director of the Iowa State Cyber Defense Competitions, an undergraduate research assistant at the Internet-Scale Event and Attack Generation Environment, and a Network Administrator at the Krell Institute.  Ben is primarily interested in developing intelligent computer networks modeled after our own neural systems and cognitive processes which can defend and heal themselves.  In his free time Ben enjoys reading, soccer, racquetball, playing piano, and playing with his pet giant millipede!

Kristin Crawford

Kristin Crawford is a junior in Aerospace Engineering.  She is a member of The 10,000 Hours Show staff, Alpha Lambda Delta – Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society executive board, Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, AIAA, and the University Honors Program.  She is also currently working in the Virtual Reality Applications Center performing research on sustainable systems.  In her free time, Kristin enjoys exercising, being outdoors, listening to music, volunteering, and hanging out with friends.  After completing her undergraduate degree, Kristin plans on working in industry while continuing her education.

Leigh Cumpston

Leigh Cumpston is senior in Chemical Engineering. She is also working on a minor in Economics. On campus, Leigh is involved with SWE, AIChE, and Tau Beta Pi. Leigh has completed four Co-op terms with The Dow Chemical Company and an internship with The Boeing Company. In her free time, Leigh enjoys watching and dancing ballet, reading, spending time with her friends and family and traveling. After graduation, Leigh plans to work in industry and pursue her MBA.

Joe Goering

Joe is a junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He is involved with Engineering Student Council, TEAM, and the Program for Spaceborne and Earthbound System Sustainability (PSESS). In his free time, Joe enjoys being outside, spending time with his family, playing golf, working out and working on restoration projects After graduation Joe plans on going into industry and earning his MBA.

Allison Machtemes

Allison is a senior in Civil Engineering.  She is involved in the Society of Women Engineers and Chi Epsilon.  In her free time she likes playing and watching golf, playing her cello, and spending time with family and friends.  Within Civil Engineering, Allison is interested in a structural emphasis and plans to concurrently receive her MBA.

Jenna Meier

Jenna is senior majoring in Industrial Engineering. She is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority as well as SIE, Dance Marathon, and E-Week.. Jenna recently studied abroad in Swansea, Wales! In her free time Jenna enjoys running, playing basketball and volleyball, reading, and traveling. After completing her undergraduate degree, Jenna plans on working in industry while working towards an MBA.

Wes Meier

Wes Meier is a senior in Mechanical Engineering. Wes wants to pursue a career as a Project Engineer and possible work abroad. He is also involved in E-Week, Dance Marathon, Pi Kappa Phi, Honduras Ministry Committee, Mechanical Engineering Learning Team Leader, and a Trip Leader at the ISU Outdoor Recreation Program.

Jessica Meredith

Jessica is a senior majoring in Construction Engineering and getting a minor in Entrepreneurial Studies. She is a member of The Association of General Contractors (AGC), The Engineering Ambassador and Mentor Program (TEAM), Student Admissions Representatives (STARs), is a peer mentor for the Cornerstone Freshmen Learning Community and was a Co-Chair for Engineer's Week in 2007. In her free time she enjoys reading, volunteering, scrapbooking and spending time with her friends and family. After completing her undergraduate degree she plans on getting an MBA and then go on to work for a residential developer with the hopes of starting her own business.

Tom Turner

Tom is a senior majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He was recently the Co-Chair for the Engineer's Week Career Fair.  He has also been an Engineer's Week ambassador. In his free time, Tom enjoys the outdoors, welding, hockey, spending time with family and reading.  Within his major, Tom is interested in engineering economics, bio-diesel power and hydraulic power.  Tom plans on entering the concurrent BSME/MBA program.