Where Do Our Graduates Go After Leaving UNI?

When you graduate from the University of Northern Iowa with a Physics degree, you can count on having opportunities to go to graduate school, to enter the workforce, or to educate the next generation of scientists. But don't just take our word for it, let some of our alumni prove it to you.

2021

Mason Clendenen

BS Physics, 3+2 (ISU, Mechanical Engineering); Systems Engineer, The Boeing Company - Defense, Space, and Security

Aaron Janaszak

BS Physics; Software Developer, Genesis10

Sam Prophet

BS Physics; Florida Institute of Technology, Applied Mathematics

Paul White

BS Physics & BS Chemistry; South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Physics

2020

Forrest Cronin

BA Physics & BA Earth Science; Technical Services Coordinator, Clean Harbors

Zachary Heinzman

BA Physics & BA Biochemistry; Carver College of Medicine

Joseph Kosmicki

BS Physics, 3+2 (U of I, Mechanical Engineering); Design Engineer, John Deere

Tyler Nelsen

BS Physics; Quartermaster 2nd Lieutenant, US Army

Evan O'Leary

BS Physics; Iowa State University, Physics and Astronomy

Jake Parks

BS Physics, 3+2 (U of I, Mechanical Engineering), Product Engineer, Emerson

Skylar Scott

BS Physics, Applications Development Engineer, Resonetics

Joseph Tibbs

BS Physics & BS Biochemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Research Fellow

Ernest Toutant

BA Physics Teaching, High School Science & Math Teacher, Central City Community Schools

Ibro Tutic

BS Physics, 3+2 (ISU, Computer Engineering), ISU - Computer Engineering Masters, Full Stack Android Engineer, Amazon

Taylor Walters

BS Physics & BA Physics Teaching, Systems Engineer, BAE Systems, Cedar Rapids, IA

2019

Matthew Junge

BS Physics, 3+2 (ISU, Mechanical Engineering), Creighton University Heider College of Business, MBA,

Associate Process Engineer, Conagra Brands

Kristine Nielsen

BS Physics, 3+2 (ISU, Mechanical Engineering), Design Engineer, Vermeer

Logan Winford

BA Physics & BA Earth Science, Environmental Compliance Field Consultant, Path Light Pro

2018

Aaron Anderson

BS Physics, Poject Engineer, Nelson Construction and Development

Jerame Carlson

BS Physics, 3+2 (ISU, Mechanical Engineering); Project Engineer, Ryan Companies (San Diego, CA)
Trevor Dunt

BS Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics

Byron Fritch

BS Physics, Colorado State University, physics

Ryan Holzapfel

BS Physics & BA Computer Science; IT Systems Administrator, Peterson Contractors

Michael Kuntz

BS Physics, 3+2 (ISU, Mechanical Engineering), Mechanical Engineer, Power-Lift, Conner Athletics Products

XiaoXiao Liu

BS Physics; North Carolina State University graduate program, Electrical Engineering

Sebastian (Gaihua) Ye

BS Physics; Texas Tech University, Electrical Engineering

2017

Jason Banker

BS Physics, 3+2 (ISU, Mechanical Engineering); Production Engineer, Archer Daniels Midland

Lucas Beving

BS Physics & BA Mathematics; University of Michigan graduate program, Applied Physics

Keith Doore

BS Physics & BA Earth Science; University of Arkansas PhD program, Space & Planetary Science

Cai He

BS Physics; University of Edinburgh, Scotland graduate program, Environmental Sustainability

Noah Hurley

BS Physics; University of North Texas graduate program

Michael Martin

BS Physics; Verification Technician and Logistics Coordinator, RealCloud Imaging

Kirsten Olson

BA Physics Teaching; UNI MA - Science Education

Richard Siemsen

BS Physics; SR PCB Designer, Rockwell Collins

Chuhan Wang

BS Physics; teaching Jr. High physics in China

Jacob Weber

BA Physics Teaching; Science Teacher, Bondurant-Farrar High School

2016

Cassara Higgins

BS Physics & BS Chemistry University of Nevada-Las Vegas PhD program, Radiochemistry

Louis Ji

BS Physics; Arizona State University PhD program, Physics

Kyle Spurgeon

BS Physics; Syracuse University graduate program, Physics

Jessica Thatcher

BS Physics & BS Computer Science; Programmer Analyst, IMT Computer Services

2015

Matthew Cook

BS Physics; University of Florida, MS - Mechanical Engineering

Corey Cooling

BS Physics & BA Philosophy; Michigan State University grad program, Physics

Matthew Eckes

BS Applied Physics/Engineering; ISU, BS Electrical Engineering; Submarine Nuclear Power Officer, ISU NROTC

Andrew Folken

BS Physics; Data Engineer, Optum

Josh Frost

BS Physics; University of Pittsburg, MS - Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering; Engineering Manager, Arcadia

Karinne Graves

BA Physics & BA Theatre: Design & Production; Entertainment Stage Technician, Walt Disney World

Courtney Keiser

BS Physics; University of Nebraska-Lincoln, PhD candidate - Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Corbyn Mellinger

BS Physics; University of Nebraska-Lincoln, PhD candidate - Physics

Zhipeng Ye

BS Physics; Texas Tech University, MS - Engineering

2014

Paul Bergman

BS Physics; Engineer, Shermco Industries (Omaha, NE)

Eric Clausen

BA Physics Teaching; Science Teacher, Fairfield High School

Erik Duhn

BA Physics Teaching; Virtual High School Science Teacher, iForward: Wisconsin's Online Charter School

Matthew Hanselman

BA Physics Teaching; Illinois Institute of Technology, MS Health Physics; Health Physicist, APTIM

Ellen Jarrett

BS Physics; Quality control Engineer, John Deere Engine Works

Trevor McCormack

BS Applied Physics/Engineering; ISU, BS - Computer Engineering; Software Engineer, John Deere

Shawn Poellet

BS Applied Physics & BA Theatre: Design & Production; Assistant Technical Director Audio/Video Engineer, UNI GBPAC

Alexander Schlader

BS Applied Physics/Engineering; ISU, BS Civil Engineering; Project Engineer, McClure

Jared Steckelberg

BS Applied Physics/Engineering; ISU, ME - Construction Engineering & Management;

Assistant Superintendent, McCarthy Building Companies

2013

Madiha Ahsan

BS Applied Physics; UNI graduate program - Business Administration and Mathematics

Benjamin Beck

BS Applied Physics; Senior Mechanical Designer, E91

Stephen Bowser

BA Physics & BA Math: Statistics/Actuarial Science; Senior Data Scientist, Pack Moose

Steven Danielsen

BS Applied Physics; Iowa State University, ME - Mechanical Engineering Design & Optimization;

Mechanical Development Engineer, John Deere

Sarah Dieken

BS Applied Physics/Engineering; Project Manager/Business Analyst, Zoot Enterprises

Zachary Griffith

BS Physics; University of Wisconsin - Madison, PhD - Physics; Programmer for NASA's Atmosphere SIPS, UW-Madison

Jeremy Meyer

BS Applied Physics; Mechanical Engineer, John Deere

Sarah Pearce

BS Physics & BA Chemistry; Montana State University, MS - Physics

Chris Reilly

BS Applied Physics; MSE - Mechanical Engineering, ISU; Reliability Engineer, Pella Corporation

Amy Skjkordal

BA Physics Teaching & BA Math Teaching; Math Teacher, East High School (Kansas City, MO)

Logan Smith

BS Physics; Cornell University, MS Theoretical & Mathematical Physics & MS Mathematics

2012

Matthew Even

BA Physics, BA Earth Science & BS Geology; U of I, MS - Geoscience;

Environmental Health and Land Use Technician, Benton County

Charlie Hubbard

BS Physics & BA Chemistry; ISU, ME - Computer Engineering; Data Scientist, Meta

Jeremy Hulshizer

BA Physics Teaching; Engineering and Science Teacher, St. Albert Catholic High School

Stroh Leslie

BS Applied Physics; ISU, MS - Computer Science

Brad Noethe

BS Physics & BA Mathematics; UNI, MA - Mathematics; Math Instructor, Northeast Iowa Community College

Aaron O'Shea

BA Physics; Operations Coordinator, City and Country of Denver, Colorado

Byron Tasseff

BS Physics; Research Scientist, Los Alamos National Laboratory

Jeff Wallace

BA Physics; UNI, PSM - Applied Physics; Innovation Lab Manager, Dover Precision Components

Adam Wilson

BS Physics & BA Mathematics; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, PhD - Engineering Physics;

Post-Doctoral Fellow, U.S. Army Research Laboratory

Erik Wolter

BS Physics; University of Wisconin-Platteville, MSE; Product Engineering Coordinator, AY McDonald Manufacturing Co.