Undergraduate students

Understanding the experiences of women, people of color with outdoor recreation
Sydney Etten (‘24 agricultural and rural policy studies) worked with Dr. Shawn Dorius on a research project investigating the barriers that women and minorities face… Read More

March 8, 2024
Criminal justice major is recognized for act of bravery
In a moment of crisis, Air Force ROTC Cadet Aleksyia LeClere (’26 criminal justice, psychology) chose to act, which prevented a friend from harming themselves. For her bravery, LeClere received a national award. Read More

February 7, 2024
When opportunity knocks
Gillian Anderson (’24 agricultural and rural policy studies, international agriculture) answered the door when opportunity knocked, which led her in a new career direction. Read More

February 5, 2024
LAS students focus on fall research
Jillian Seweryn (’23 criminal justice) was one of 13 students who earned an LAS Dean's High Impact Award for Undergraduate Research for fall semester. Seweryn was mentored by Shannon Harper, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice. Read More

November 27, 2023
Learning to protect and serve
Carlos Hobbs (’24 criminal justice) has his sights set on a future career with the FBI. His summer internship with the Ames Police Department is a great first step in achieving that goal. Read More

August 2, 2023
Grace under pressure
Aliya Warth (junior, sociology) has faced more challenges than any college student should. But they are not going to let that stop them from changing the world. Read More

March 27, 2023
Grace Howe wins academic achievement award from CALS
Grace Howe ('22 agricultural and rural policy studies, journalism and mass communication) had not one, not two, but five internships during her Iowa State career. Read More

December 14, 2022
Research for the greater good
Senior Natalia Rios Martinez is breaking new ground in the study of rural legal deserts. Read More

December 5, 2022
Believing in the power of community
Kaleb Nichols ('24 sociology) knows his purpose in life is to positively impact Black youth. He also knows that a degree in sociology from Iowa State will equip him with the tools necessary to achieve his lofty goals. Read More

May 12, 2022
An abundance of opportunities
Lane Kunzie (’22 criminal justice, psychology) is well prepared for a future career in criminology and sociology, thanks to the plethora of educational and social opportunities Iowa State offers. Read More

April 7, 2022