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: Junior
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), Alpha Pi Mu (APM), 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! -
Madison Bemis
Madison Bemis
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Victor Knuppe
Victor Knuppe
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Ryan Losh
Ryan Losh
Year: Junior
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. -
Norah Matt
Norah Matt
Hobbies: Playing indoor and sand volleyball, going to the lake, getting good coffee, and spending time with friends and family
Clubs: Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Homecoming Central, Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE)
Favorite Memory at ISU: Going to basketball games at Hilton with friends.
Advice for new students: Work hard but find the balance between school and time for yourself. Everyone’s time at Iowa State looks different and there is no wrong way to do it, but you will get out what you put into your time here!
Interesting fact about me: I studied abroad in Turino, Italy over the summer while taking IE 470! -
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: Junior
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. -
Anna Ryan
Anna Ryan
Year: Senior
Major: Industrial Engineering and Data Science
Hometown: White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Hobbies: Running, Playing Piano, Beach Volleyball, Eating Dessert
Clubs and Organizations: Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) and Alpha Pi Mu (APM)
Favorite ISU Memory: Hosting game nights.
Advice for New Students: Don’t feel pressured to do everything, just try at least one club or activity when you get to college
Interesting Fact About Me: I ran my first marathon in June 2024!