Category: cythx2020

It has been a year since ISU has become home to me. The first year away from your country and loved ones are generally difficult. But Vicky and Tony made it so easy for me to cope with everything. Vicky was always just an appointment (pre-Covid) or just an email away from solving all problems. … Continue reading Vicky Thorland-Oster, Electrical and Computer Engineering

President Wintersteen leads our university with grace, humility, and strength. She is a role model for all who interact with her and makes personal connections with those she speaks with. Her leadership maneuvering through a challenging pandemic is admirable. Iowa State is incredibly lucky to have her and her desire to create a welcoming, inclusive, … Continue reading Wendy Wintersteen, President

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Dr. Lonergan does a great job of helping his students and advisees feel like a valued member of the ISU community by attempting to form a personal relationship with as many students as possible. Dr. Lonergan is that professor who will make the attempt to get to know you outside of the classroom and will … Continue reading Steven Lonergan, Animal Science

It was for the first time I was a TA in any course and it was my first year at ISU. Xiaoke was my mentor in my TA team in 2019 and 2020. She always managed to work through her tight research schedule and still managed to take out time to help me practice the … Continue reading Xiaoke Ding, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Suhan Yao has been an invaluable resource for all aspects of online instruction. She provided just in time instructional support during the Pandemic and helped me deliver quality online education.

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“Dr. Thornton works so hard to make you feel like a valued member of the M.Ed community. It is hard as an online-only student to feel connected sometimes, but Dr. Thornton goes out of her way to make me feel seen, heard, and appreciated.” (CyThx 1) “Zoe does everything in her power to create a … Continue reading Zoe Thornton, School of Education