Peer Advisors
The Peer Advisor program is a resource for all undergraduates in the College of Engineering. Peer Advisors are seniors from all of the majors who offer tailored guidance and advice to students throughout their time at the College - as they progress through coursework, seek involvement and leadership opportunities, and search for internship, co-op, and post-graduation opportunities.
The Peer Advisors work closely with the Engineering Student Success Team staff members in order to provide accurate information and advice about majors, course selections, general education courses, elective focus area (EFA) decisions, and policies and procedures at the College. Peer Advisors are also trained to provide feedback on resumes, cover letters, interviewing skills, LinkedIn, or using online systems for the internship and job search.
2023-2024 Peer Advisor Bios
Evan Johnson
Email: evan-m-johnson@uiowa.edu
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Focus Area: Biomechanics and Biomaterials
Hometown: Carpentersville, IL
Involvement: Member of Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity, member of Biomedical Engineering Student Society (BMESS)
Fun Facts: I won the Spelling Bee in 4th grade with the word “nonreturnable”. In my free time I enjoy listening to music, gaming, running, and learning piano.
Maddy Timm
Email: madelyn-timm@uiowa.edu
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Focus Area: Biomechanics and Biomaterials
Hometown: Stewartville, MN
Engineering Experience: Manufacturing Engineering internship with Olympus (Summer 2023) in Brooklyn Park, MN.
Involvement: Scribe for Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity (Previously Professional Development Co-Chair) & Member of SWE.
Fun Facts: Outside of school, my favorite hobby is playing sports, especially volleyball! I have never seen a superhero movie.
Bethany Alexander
Email: bethany-alexander@uiowa.edu
Major: Chemical Engineering (minors: Chemistry, Business)
Focus Area: Pharmaceuticals/Business
Hometown: Huntley, IL
Engineering Experience: Project Engineering Internship with Bayer (Summer 2023) in Muscatine, IA. Process Engineering Internship with Bayer (Summer 2022) in Muscatine, IA.
Involvement: Previous Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (Spring 2023) & Engineering Problem Solving (Fall 2022), Alumni Relations Chair for Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity (Previously Rush-Pledge Co-Chair and Professional Development Co-Chair), Member of AIChE, Member of SWE, Member of OXE.
Fun Facts: I enjoy being with friends/family and spending way too much money at Chipotle/Starbucks.
Rose Schweitzer
Email: rose-schweitzer@uiowa.edu
Major: Civil Engineering (minor: German)
Focus Area: Tailored
Hometown: Ankeny, IA
Engineering Experience: Water Resources Engineering Internship with HDR in (Sacramento, CA), Transportation Internship with the MPO (Iowa City)
Involvement: President of Continental Crossings, Traveling Project Manager for non-profit Engineers in Action (Summer 2022 - Eswatini, Africa), Traveling Media and Cultural Relations Manager for Engineers in Action (Summer 2021 - West Virginia), past Teaching Assistant for an Introductory German course
Fun Facts: I took a gap year after high school and lived in Germany for eight months until the pandemic began; it was an eerie flight home in March of 2020.
Wimar Widiatmo
Email: wimar-widiatmo@uiowa.edu
Major: Civil Engineering (minor: Cinema)
Focus Area: Civil Practice
Hometown: Iowa City, IA
Engineering Experience: Internship with HR Green in the Governmental Services branch.
Involvement: Engineering Student Council, MESA Tutoring, PERMIAS (Indonesian Student Association)
Fun Facts: I lived in Indonesia for 4 years and I'm a "retired" stand up comedian.
Fatima Kammona
Email: fatima-kammona@uiowa.edu
Major: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science & Engineering
Focus Area: Electronic Circuits and Integrated Circuits
Hometown: Coralville, IA
Engineering Experience: WFO Application Engineering Intern with Cadence Design Systems in San Jose, CA.
Fun Facts: I have traveled to 8 new states in the last 6 months!
Jake Atzen
Email: jacob-atzen@uiowa.edu
Major: Industrial & Systems Engineering
Focus Area: Management
Hometown: Altoona, IA
Engineering Experience: Manufacturing Engineering Internship - Winnebago, Forest City, IA; Industrial Engineering Co-op - Collins Aerospace, Rome, NY; Undergraduate Research Assistant - Iowa Technology Institute, Iowa City, IA
Involvement: LEAP Tutoring Assistant - North Liberty, IA; UIOWA Mock Trial
Fun Facts: I love logic puzzles and trying to understand how the World works. My ultimate goal in life is to travel as much as I can and have a Coke in every country.
Will Hutchinson
Email: william-hutchinson@uiowa.edu
Major: Mechanical Engineering (minor: Business Administration)
Focus Area: Tailored
Hometown: Dubuque, IA
Engineering Experience: Quality Engineering Internship with Stryten Manufacturing in Manchester, IA. Manufacturing Engineering Co-op with Bosch Automotive in Charleston, SC. Manufacturing Engineering Internship with Bosch Automotive in Charleston, SC.
Involvement: Engineering Student Council member
Fun Facts: I enjoy working out and snow skiing in the colder months. As well, I am a very big Formula 1 fan.
Olivia Nilsson
Email: olivia-nilsson@uiowa.edu
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Focus Area: Technological Entrepreneurship Certificate
Hometown: Tinley Park, IL
Engineering Experience: Collins Aerospace Systems Engineering Intern, CIMBA Italy Program
Involvement: Past Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Dynamics; Water Treatment Intern, Dance Marathon member/runner
Fun Facts: I have been on TV multiple times, once in a potty training commercial and once in a flash mob with Richard Branson. In my free time I love to travel, rollerblade, and go to concerts.