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Incoming ELP Class of 2005 Scholar Biographies(Click on a name below to view the scholars' biographies)
Adam Bragg Adam Bragg is a senior in Mechanical Engineering and was selected as a 3M Scholar during the Spring '06 semester. Adam's hobbies include playing baseball, softball, and ultimate Frisbee. Adam also enjoys water sports such as waterskiing and wakeboarding. On campus, Adam plays an integral role in the continued development of the Engineering Leadership Program. Adam has most recently accepted a full time position with Flint Hills Resources, LP located in Rosemount, MN. Adam's goals include working to develop alternative fuels from an industry perspective in addition to incorporating engineering leadership at a national level.
“We need leaders that will understand and be knowledgeable on issues concerning the forefront of technological advancement. We also need these leaders to communicate with others in terms that will be understood. You can be the smartest person in the universe, but if you cannot communicate your intentions with the average person, then your point is moot.” Nuku Doamekpor is a sophomore in Aerospace Engineering and was selected as a 3M Scholar during the Spring '06 semester. Nuku’s hobbies include Tae-Kwon-Do, tennis, reading, and drawing. Organizations on campus that Nuku is involved with are the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and Iowa State Space Society. Within NSBE he was the Public Relations/Publications Chair for the 2005-2006 year and now is the Secretary for the 2006-2007 year. Nuku also received the 2005 Leadership award from the National Society of Black Engineers, Iowa State Chapter. Nuku plans on continuing his education after he graduates by pursuing a Masters degree. After that, Nuku would like to obtain employment with a reputable Aerospace company and become a project manager.
Keegan Gartner Keegan’s interests lie in robotics, and after graduation he would like to pursue a career in robotics or system administration/information technology.
Amy Joines Amy Joines is a senior in Computer Engineering and Spanish LCP. She was selected as a 3M Scholar during the Spring '06 semester. Amy’s hobbies include spending time with friends and family, traveling, reading, rafting, hiking, skydiving, and learning and trying new things. On campus Amy has been involved with TEAM (The Engineering Ambassador and Mentor program), E-Week 2006, the Information Assurance Student Group, and the Delta Zeta sorority. As a member of her sorority, she has served as Technology Chair, Varieties Co-Chair, Yell-Like-Hell Co-Chair, and a Panhellenic Delegate. Amy is also a John Deere Gold Key Scholarship Recipient. Amy’s work experience includes completing an internship with Rockwell Collins. After graduation she plans to either attend graduate school for Information Assurance or Technology and Public Policy or enter the Peace Corps. Later in her career, she hopes to work for the government in information security or an NGO dedicated to spreading technology to developing and underdeveloped countries.
Sasha Kemmet Sasha is a graduate student in Electrical Engineering and was selected as a 3M Scholar during the Spring '06 semester. Sasha's hobbies include running, climbing, hiking, playing soccer and reading. On campus, Sasha has served as the ISU Chapter President for the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Co-founder of the Dean Student Advisory Council, and as an Electrical Engineering Learning Community Mentor. She has also been the recipient of the Everitt Award and the Engineering Deans' Leadership Awards.
Sasha has completed internships with John Deere, Meredith, WISE (Washington Internship for Students of Engineering [IEEE-USA]), and Digi International. Sasha is the recipient of the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. After completing her master's, Sasha plans to pursue her PhD.
Brandon Kennedy Brandon Kennedy is a concurrent student in Mechanical Engineering (BS) and the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program. He was selected as a 3M Scholar during the Spring 2006 semester. Brandon’s hobbies include reading, volunteering, hanging out with friends, mentoring, and traveling. On campus Brandon is the President of the National Society of Black Engineers Iowa State University chapter and is active in both the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Learning Community. Outside of school, he’s the co-founder and President/CEO of the Barista Café, which is a student-owned and operated coffee shop. As far as Brandon’s long-term professional goals, he plans on working in industry, preferably as a manager for a manufacturing or engineering consulting company. If not already partaking in entrepreneurial ventures on the side while working, he plans on starting his own company one day with hopes of becoming a serial entrepreneur.
Scott King Scott plans on going immediately into industry. He would like to work in industry for a while to gain experience, but his goal is to eventually own his own business.
Greg McGrath Greg McGrath is a senior in Mechanical Engineering and was selected as a 3M Scholar during the Spring '06 semester. Greg’s hobbies include playing and writing music on the bass guitar, traveling (international and domestic)/going on road trips, break dancing, playing disc golf and soccer, reading, and hanging out with friends. On campus Greg is Social Chair for the Society of International Engineers (SIE), ISU Leadership Workshop Co-Chair, E-Week Ambassador, and one of three members of the ELP Development Team. Other Organizations Greg is involved with are Talking About Programs Abroad (TAPA), Engineering International Outreach Team, Hip-Hop Dance Club, Toastmasters, Tau Beta Pi, and Pi Tau Sigma- Mechanical Engineering Honor Society. Greg has also completed two terms of a co-op with Dow Chemical. After receiving his Bachelor's Degree, Greg plans on attending graduate school to do research in alternative energy sources. He plans on becoming a part of the effort to solve the world's energy crisis.
Tyler Rasmussen Tyler Rasmussen is a senior in Mechanical Engineering and was selected as a 3M Scholar during the Spring '06 semester. Tyler’s hobbies include running, biking, camping, boating, golfing, rollerblading, swimming, reading, and watching movies. On campus Tyler is a team leader and flyer for CyCadet and CyCadet II (flying on NASA’s Weightless Wonder) and E-Week Career Fair Co-Chair. He was also one of the three members of the ELP Development Team. Tyler is a member of the College of Engineering Honors Program, has been on the Dean’s List several times, and is also a Cardinal Scholar. After graduation, Tyler plans on going into industry, getting a few years of experience, obtaining a Masters in Mechanical Engineering, getting his MBA, and eventually becoming CEO of a large corporation.
Aaron Seitz Aaron Seitz is a senior in Chemical Engineering and was selected as a 3M Scholar during the Spring '06 semester. Aaron’s hobbies include break dancing, working out, watching movies, reading, and playing/watching any kind of sport. On campus Aaron is the Travel Chair for the Society of International Engineers, Ambassador Coordinator for E-Week 2006, Undecided Engineering Learning Community Peer Mentor, and is one of three members of the ELP Development Team. Other organizations Aaron is involved with are Tau Beta Pi, Hip Hop Dance Club, and Talk About Programs Abroad (TAPA). Aaron’s interests lie in biological engineering. After graduation, he plans on attending medical school and eventually becoming a physician. Aaron would like to take a year between finishing his engineering degree and medical school to learn a foreign language and do some international traveling.
Steven Sulhoff Steven Sulhoff is a senior in Aerospace Engineering and was selected as a 3M Scholar during the Spring '06 semester. Steven's hobbies include college athletics, especially football and wrestling, the Chicago Cubs, cars, and movies. On campus Steven is very involved with his fraternity, Alpha Sigma Phi, and has been a Freshman Honors Program group leader. Within the fraternity, Steven has served as the scholarship chair, risk management chair, homecoming general co-chair, brotherhood chair, on the judicial board, and as an Inter-Fraternity Council representative. Steven is currently participating in the SAE Aero Design Contest 2008 to design, build, and fly a model aircraft. After graduation, Steven plans on obtaining a Master's degree in Engineering. He plans to eventually design cars for General Motors.
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“It is important for engineers to become leaders because we need leadership in our society where technology plays such an integral role. Leaders with engineering backgrounds can help plan for the future better by understanding the technical details in situations as they arise. The economy and human life itself depends on technology and continued research and development in order to make the world a great place to live and grow. Engineers as leaders can help attain such broad goals." 
Keegan Gartner is a junior in Mechanical Engineering and was selected as a 3M Scholar during the Spring
'06 semester. Keegan’s hobbies include working with Linux, building things, and music. On campus, Keegan is also involved with the Salt Company. 
“I believe that engineers should work to become leaders because people with technical backgrounds, who have exceptional experience in problem solving and analytical thinking, are grossly underrepresented in leadership positions, particularly those in political careers.”
“Engineers are in the unique position to appreciate the promises of technology as well as understand its limitations. Because of this understanding, they are well equipped to utilize technology to effectively address pressing issues. Engineers should be concerned with leadership because of the contributions they can make to the greater good. Engineers have the technical background needed to understand the capabilities of technology when properly implemented. From this comes a duty to educate the public and play an active role in ensuring technology is used to accomplish the greatest good.”
"I
feel it's important for engineers to become leaders
because the use of technology is becoming commonplace in
daily activities everywhere in the world. Without
leaders who have technical backgrounds, such as
engineers, decisions made involving technology and
things technical in nature will lack proper support and
understanding by those who make them. Also, the world is
moving faster everyday because of technology. Those who
influence this trend, mostly politicians, need to have
technical backgrounds if the world is to move forward
smoothly and become a more advanced and global
community."
Scott King is a junior in Materials Engineering and was selected as a 3M Scholar during the Spring
'06 semester. Scott’s hobbies include playing computer games, reading books, watching movies, listening to music, watching T.V., and spending time with friends. Scott
has served on the Honors Student Board and served as the programming chair. He was also the Vice President of Harwood House. 
“With their technical background, engineers are more knowledgeable on certain topics than other professionals. By becoming involved in leadership, engineers have the opportunity to help lead and influence the choices and decisions of others especially on topics relating to their background and skills.”
“Why do engineers need to become leaders? Because we have the technical knowledge and background to know what is going on regarding important technical issues. This background enables us to make informed decisions about effects that the issue may cause.”
“Engineers need to become the leaders of society because they recognize it is important to have a solid understanding of math and science. Though intellectual diversity is extremely important, for our country to remain internationally competitive in the technology market we need our youth to remain competitive in the subjects of math and science." 