About our Students
Meet our students who are studying science, technology, engineering and math at Iowa State University and a few recent graduates as well. Learn more about how the Program for Women in Science has made an impact in their lives and how they are connected here at Iowa State.
Mary Hallman
Major: Kinesiology and Health
Hometown: Pocahontas, IA
Extracurricular Activities: WiSE Peer Mentor, Community Advisor for Oak-Elm Residence Hall, and Orchesis II Dance Company, and Study Abroad - Indonesia
Vera Priscari
Major: Nutritional Science
Hometown: Davenport, IA
Extracurricular Activities: Honors Program, Community Advisor, Cyclone Aide, Destination Iowa State Team Leader, Volunteer as a Patient Sitter at Mary Greeley Medical Center, Study Abroad at University of Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Cara Petrie
Major: Chemical Engineering
Hometown: Shawnee, KS
Extracurricular Activities: Society of Women Engineers (SWE), WiSE Ambassador
Priya Desai
Major:Chemical Engineering
Hometown: Rockford, IL
Extracurricular Activities: Student Admissions (STARS), Chemical Engineering Ambassadors Program
Brooke Baschke
Major:Civil Engineering
Hometown: Spencer, IA
Extracurricular Activities: WiSE sophomore Peer Mentor, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Dance Marathon
Rachel Morris
Major: Chemical Engineering
Hometown:Cincinatti, OH
Extracurricular Activities: Marching Band, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Minds of Tomorrow, WISE
Katie Stangl
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown:Lakeville, MN
Extracurricular Activities: Wise First Year Program, Colleges Against Cancer, Society of Women Engineers, Wise Ambassador.
Genna Tesdall
Major: Global Resource Systems
Hometown: Ames, IA
Extracurricular Activities: Oak King Community Adviser, International Agriculture Club Secretary, International Communications Editor.