Amy Burgin, Chair and Professor, Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology, Iowa State University, will be presenting, Aquatic Ecosystems in the Anthropocene: Understanding Human-Driven Changes and Implications for Water Quality.

Ashley Pasakarnis, Account Manager, Project Engineer, Braun Intertec, Urbandale, Iowa, will be presenting, Two EES Grad Students Walk Into a Bar: The (un)expected Paths of an EES Graduate Degree – 20 Years On.

Celebrate Earth Day at the College of Engineering’s Seamans Center. Stop by to connect with campus organizations, explore sustainability initiatives, and take part in hands‑on activities designed to spark curiosity and action. Enjoy music, movement, seed giveaways, and a welcoming, come‑and‑go atmosphere.

This year’s celebration will also include visits from preschoolers from the LENA Project, whose presence adds an extra dose of joy and inspiration as they help remind us why caring for our...