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Incoming ELP Class of 2008 Scholar Biographies

Derek Buman

Derek is majoring in agricultural engineering and is from Portsmouth, Iowa.  He enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and sports in his spare time.  Derek decided to attend Iowa State because of it academic prestige.  He is interested in intramurals, the Greek community, and the Honors Program.  After receiving his bachelor’s degree, Derek plans on working a company that will allow him to design and test agricultural equipment and eventually he may return to school and obtain his master’s degree.

Michael Forrester

Michael is a chemical engineering major from Sioux City, Iowa and enjoys Taekwondo, reading, and writing.  He is excited about exploring new activities at ISU and hopes to get involved in research on pharmaceuticals.  After the completion of his undergraduate degree, Michael plans on staying in school and getting his master’s degree.  Within his major, Michael is excited about the combination of chemistry and engineering in a unique way.

Debanjan Ghosh

Debanjan is a chemical engineering major from Omaha, Nebraska.  He enjoys reading, tennis, golf, playing video games, and volunteering.  At ISU, Debanjan is interested in intramural sports and academic clubs.  His interest in engineering stems from his desire to combat the energy crisis and improve the standard of living throughout the world.  Additionally, Debanjan looks forward to using chemistry, physics, and math all at one time.  He is most interested in nuclear physics/chemistry and quantum mechanics and pursuing a master’s degree

Meredith Gibson

Meredith is from Austin, Texas and is a chemical engineering major.  She enjoys doing a variety of artistic activities most notably ceramics.  At ISU, she is looking into pledging a sorority, studying abroad, and volunteering. Meredith is interested in environmental policy especially in the areas of groundwater and freshwater issues.  After graduation from ISU, Meredith looks to attend graduate school and work with environmental policy either in the United States or in a developing country.

Deirdre Green
Deirdre is a mechanical engineering major from Downers Grove, Illinois.  One day she would like to be an imaginer for Disney and she is looking forward to the design aspect of her major.  In her spare time, she enjoys playing tennis, talking on the phone, watching movies, and stargazing.  At ISU, Deirdre is planning on becoming involved in NSBE, WiSE, intramural tennis, and LEAD.

Derek Joseph
Derek is a mechanical engineering major from Lenexa, Kansas.  He enjoys water skiing, soccer, wrestling, and building robots.  Derek is interested in studying fluid power and motion in the mechanical systems of robots.  At ISU, he is looking at becoming involved in the Greek community, ISU Formula SAE, and the ISU Robot Club.  After completing his bachelor’s degree, Derek would like to gain some job experience and then pursue a master’s degree.

Sheila Kelly
Sheila is from Omaha, Nebraska and is majoring in aerospace engineering.  In her spare time she enjoys Ultimate Frisbee, teaching swimming lessons, volunteering for the Paralyzed Veterans of America Foundation, and reading.  At ISU, Sheila hopes to continue her work with the Special Olympics and take part in intramurals (especially volleyball).  Following the completion of her bachelor’s degree, Sheila would like to enter the workforce.

Tyler Maiers

Tyler is from Cedar Rapids, Iowa and is majoring in aerospace engineering.  His interest in this major stems from volunteering at the annual EAA AirVenture Airshow in Oshkosh, WI for several years.  In his spare time, Tyler enjoys reading classic literature, bike riding, playing Frisbee, and golfing.  After completing his bachelor’s degree, Tyler sees himself going to graduate school or working for a corporation.

Leah Merner
Leah is from Cedar Falls, Iowa and is majoring in mechanical engineering.  She enjoys being outdoors and participating in activities such as rock climbing, back packing, hiking, and canoeing.  Leah enjoys the details involved in engineering work and looks forward to having a career that allows her to design for a purpose.  After receiving her bachelor’s degree, Leah would like to research or market designs that can coexist with the environment and help preserve nature.

Mark Monat
 Mark is a computer engineering major from Independence, Iowa.  At Iowa State, he plans on becoming involved in intramurals and researching the technology side of engineering.  After graduation, Mark hopes to find a job that keeps him wanting to go to work each day.  In his spare time, Mark enjoys golfing, basketball, and hunting.

Erin Painter
Erin is a civil engineering major from Monmouth, Illinois.  She enjoys swimming, painting, playing guitar, and volunteering.  Hoping to use her education to help others and make improvements to how people live, Erin is looking to go on to get her master’s degree or work in the Peace Corps following graduation.  While at ISU, she is looking to get involved in a variety of clubs and intramurals that will suit her interests.

Courtney Polk
Courtney is a mechanical engineering major from Omaha, Nebraska.  She hopes to become involved in choir, intramurals, and faith-based activities.  Within her major, Courtney is interested in how math, science, and problem solving skills combine and is considering research in alternative energy sources or improving existing energy sources.  Following her bachelor’s degree, Courtney is thinking about obtaining a master’s degree.

Tim Sprick
Tim is currently an undeclared engineering major from Cedar Rapids, Iowa who enjoys a variety of activities including writing, reading, running, volunteering, and sports.  He is interested in getting involved in intramurals, a fraternity, and studying abroad while at ISU.  Tim chose to enter engineering because of his interest in math and science and the stability that the profession provides.  He is especially interested in world food issues and has completed a research project in Egypt on Tilapia.

Jeremy Vittetoe
Jeremy is from Washington, Iowa and is majoring in agricultural engineering.  He enjoys the atmosphere at ISU and hopes to become involved in a variety of activities such as intramural sports, scale tractor club, and other agriculture-relates clubs.  He is interested in looking at how to make farms more productive in the face of rising fuel, fertilizer, and other inputs costs.  Jeremy is interested in researching renewable energy and bio-fuels.  Following his bachelor’s degree, Jeremy hopes to work for a farm equipment manufacturer. 

Bryan Woods
Bryan is from Frankfort, Illinois and is majoring in civil engineering.  He enjoys spending time with his friends, playing paintball, and occasionally fishing or golfing.  At ISU, Bryan plans on becoming involved in the Honors Program and the Civil Engineering community.  He is interested in the solving problems that can be addressed by engineering and his major and he hopes to one day take the skills he has learned and go overseas to improve the living conditions of under-developed countries.

 

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2/14/2008

ELP SCHOLARS FEATURED IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING NEWS
1/05/2008

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING E-NEWS
1/05/2008

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9/26/2007

 

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