Poli Cyclones

In this episode, Rob Denson describes how he went from political science at ISU to a law career and then to his current role as President of Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC). For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at [email protected]. 

In this episode, recent graduate Ryan Renger discusses his time at Iowa State, internships, and extracurriculars that helped him gain admission to the University of Iowa Law School. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at [email protected]. 

In this episode, Monet Butler discusses her time as a Senior in Political Science, including research, being a teaching assistant, and future plans. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at [email protected].  

Lemuel Anderson graduated from Iowa State's political science department and went on to get his law degree from the University of Wisconsin. Since he finished law school he has worked as a public defender and is now the first ever Environmental Legal Fellow at the University of Wisconsin.

In this episode, Kevin McAdams discusses how his Political Science degree from Iowa State University led him to become the CEO of Perdue Farms, a multinational food and agriculture business.  For more information about the political science department at Iowa State click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at [email protected]

In this episode, we speak with Ike Barrash about how his Political Science degrees from Iowa State led him to his current work as a researcher for the Center for Naval Analysis. For more information about the Political Science department at Iowa State click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at [email protected]

In this episode, Sophie Shoultz discusses her time as a Political Science Graduate student at Iowa State and how this led her to become the Slovakia Desk Officer for the United States Department of State. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at [email protected] 

In this episode, Cody Smith discusses how his Political Science degree from Iowa State led him to become the Director of Climate Initiatives at the Iowa Environmental Council. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at [email protected]

In this episode, Brad Hart discusses his paths in both law and public service. An alumnus of Iowa State, the former mayor of Cedar Rapids, and a lawyer, he details how he put his political science degree to use. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at [email protected]. 

In this episode Carrie Swartz discusses how she uses political science in the private sector working for a business that helps government entities with finance.  For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at [email protected].