Born and raised in Indianapolis, IN, Erin Wissler Gerdes is a PhD candidate in Epidemiology working in the lab of Dr. Nichole Nidey. Her thesis

Sam Swearson, a native of St. Louis, Missouri, earned his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Iowa. When the COVID

Born and raised in Wisconsin, Kayla is a fourth-year PhD candidate in Immunology under the mentorship of Dr. Ryan Zander. Her interest in science

Riley is a second-year MA Geography student within the School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability. Riley conducts research in Dr. Matthew

Matthew Kliegl is a Master’s student in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Iowa, where he conducts research

Born and raised in Bangladesh, Mainul is a Ph.D. candidate within the School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability. He conducts research in Dr

Agatha is a third-year PhD candidate from England in the Molecular Medicine graduate program. She earned her undergraduate degree in Natural Sciences

Born in India and raised in Iowa, Immaculate Edwin is a Ph.D. student working in the laboratory of Dr. Adam Dupuy. Her research focuses on uncovering

Fwangmun Oscar Danladi is a scholar-activist from Jos, Nigeria, whose work bridges theology, ecology, and social justice. He earned a Master of

Kaitriana (Katie) Colling is a fourth-year Cancer Biology PhD candidate under the mentorship of Dr. Kristi Thiel. Her thesis project focuses on

Ryan Byrd, a lifelong Iowa resident, completed his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Iowa. He is currently a Master

Beth Westlake Blanco, P.E. discovered her passion for learning early in life. She graduated with her bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering in 2007, and