Jacob Richardson, University of Iowa alumnus, uses his master’s degree in Astronomy to improve satellites at the United States Geological Survey Sioux Falls location.

Maria Leonor Márquez Ponce, a doctoral student in the Spanish and Portuguese department, is currently working on a Humanities for the Public Good internship project to preserve the stories of past and present Latino Native American Cultural Center (LNACC) members.

Flannery Currin, a doctoral student in Computer Science, aims to improve accessible technology with her experience as a sibling to someone with a disability, skills gained from the ILEND program, and knowledge of human-computer interaction.

Tahsin Khataei, a doctoral student in Human Physiology, studies how exercise training modulates pain perception, in the hope of helping both athletes and people with chronic pain.

Publication focuses primarily on CLAS graduate and undergraduate students.

Thomas Pak, who will receive joint doctorate in neuroscience and a medical degree through the UI Medical Scientist Training Program, aims to combine his interests in medicine, research, and advocacy to advance the welfare for all patients.

Rita Dove returns to receive an honorary degree from the place that helped shape her.

Marissa Stewart is excited to apply her University of Iowa pharmacy training to better help those in need.

Tyler Strickland will graduate having conducted the Hawkeye Marching Band on some of the biggest stages: Kinnick Stadium, a Big Ten Championship game, and the Citrus Bowl.