At Iowa State University, learning communities are groups of students who generally take several courses together and are in similar major programs.
Learning Communities
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Hannah Albrecht
Hannah Albrecht
Year: Senior
Major: Industrial Engineering
Hometown: Le Mars, Iowa
Hobbies: Baking, reading, DIY projects, online shopping and tennis
Clubs and organizations: Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE), Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE), Honors College, Alpha Delta Pi Sorority and Kairos Student Ministry
Favorite memory at ISU: Getting dinner from Convos Dining Hall and debriefing with my friends every Sunday freshman year.
Advice for new students: You cannot find balance; you have to create it. 🙂
Interesting fact about me: I am from the Ice Cream Capital of the World! -
Molly Albrecht
Molly Albrecht
Year: SophomoreMajor: Industrial EngineeringHometown: Bettendorf, IowaHobbies: Reading, thrifting, working out, pickleball, sand volleyball and hanging out with friendsClubs and organizations: Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE)Favorite memory at ISU: Gamedays with friends or intramural volleyball!Advice for new students: Focus on your own journey and avoid comparing yourself to others. Find the balance in life that supports YOUR growth and brings you happiness!Interesting fact about me: I love going to country music concerts! -
Ashlyn Baker
Ashlyn Baker
Year: Junior
Major: Industrial Engineering
Hometown: Victoria, Minnesota
Hobbies: Going to the lake, skiing, baking, going to concerts and traveling!!
Clubs and organizations: Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE), Alpha Pi Mu (APM), Alpha Chi Omega, Letters of Love
Favorite memory at ISU: Meeting some of my best friends!
Advice for new students: Get involved and meet new people!! Don’t be afraid to try new things!
Interesting fact about me: I lived in Singapore for two years! -
Ella Bjerke
Ella Bjerke
Year: JuniorMajor: Industrial Engineering with a minor in Agricultural Systems TechnologyHometown: Cedar Rapids, IowaHobbies: Working out, volleyball, reading and spending time with friendsClubs and organizations: Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) and intramural sand/indoor volleyballFavorite memory at ISU: Cheesy answer, but I genuinely enjoy *almost* every second here. I love the people, my friends, my major and our gorgeous campus!Advice for new students: Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. College is a great place to try new things and talk to new people, especially in our IE community.Interesting fact about me: I learned how to ride a dirt bike before I was even put on a regular bicycle. -
Joelle Bloms
Joelle Bloms
Year: JuniorMajor: Industrial EngineeringHometown: Peoria, IllinoisHobbies: Playing the violin, spending time outdoors with friends, reading and watching reality TVClubs and organizations: Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE), Alpha Pi Mu (APM), Iowa State Symphony and SALT CompanyFavorite memory at ISU: Spending time on the central campus lawn with friends in the spring!Advice for new students: Network and form friendships within your major! You can find your best friends and study buddies for the rest of your college career in your IE classes.
Interesting fact about me: I bake my own sourdough bread! -
Carsen Jones
Carsen Jones
Year: SeniorMajor: Industrial EngineeringHometown: Ames, IowaHobbies: Pickleball, being outdoors, traveling and hanging out with friendsClubs and Organizations: FarmHouse Fraternity, Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineering (IISE)Favorite memory at ISU: Storming the field when Iowa State beat Kansas State.Advice for new students: Don’t be afraid to try new things and be spontaneous!Interesting fact about me: I was born on Christmas! -
Victor Knuppe
Victor Knuppe
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Ryan Losh
Ryan Losh
Year: Senior
Major: Industrial Engineering
Hometown: Libertyville, Illinois
Hobbies: Water polo, hockey, soccer, drone, photography, glass blowing, snow skiing and water skiing
Clubs: Water Polo Club, Gaffers Guild (glassblowing), and Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE)
Favorite Memory at ISU: Traveling to High Trestle Trail Bridge.
Advice for new students: Get involved early.
An interesting fact about me: I have gone fly boarding. -
Philip Na
Philip Na
Year: Senior
Major: Industrial Engineering
Hometown: Ankeny, Iowa
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends and lifting
Clubs: Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE)
Favorite Memory at ISU: Going to the haunted forest.
Advice for new students: Great opportunity to be your new self, meet new people and break bad habits.
Interesting fact about me: I play the violin. -
Olivia Poppen
Olivia Poppen
Year: Senior
Major/Minor: Industrial Engineering
Hometown: West Branch, Iowa
Hobbies: Working out, hiking, beach volleyball and traveling
Clubs: Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE), Kairos and intramural volleyball
Favorite Memory at ISU: Game nights with friends or playing volleyball and spikeball in the spring!
Advice for new students: Enjoy college! This is your time to try new things and make new friends. Focus on yourself and don’t compare yourself to others. Embrace your uniqueness. Find your joy and what suits you best.
Interesting fact about me: I love to travel! I have studied abroad twice and would love to live in another country at some point in my life. -
Eden Rodekamp
Eden Rodekamp
Year: Senior
Major/Minor: Industrial Engineering
Hometown: Ankeny, Iowa
Hobbies: Working out, drinking coffee and hanging out with friends
Clubs: Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE)
Favorite Memory at ISU: Playing sand volleyball on the intramural courts.
Advice for new students: Don’t be afraid to try new things and meet new people! It is okay to get outside of your comfort zone, and you should!
Interesting fact about me: My Starbucks order is an iced vanilla latte. -
Eli Sallis
Eli Sallis
Year: Senior
Major: Industrial Engineering
Hometown: Waterloo, Iowa
Hobbies: Lifting, hiking, hunting, fishing and cooking
Clubs and organizations: Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) and member of the IISE regional conference planning committee
Favorite memory at ISU: Football games and tailgating
Advice for new students: Ask questions and be outgoing. Use the community around you to excel!
Interesting fact about me: I can solve a Rubik’s Cube in under two minutes.