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 p

Carrie Swartz on Business Helping Government

Mar 6th, 2024 16m 32s

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 h

Tilman Engel on International Business

Feb 7th, 2024 14m 57s

In this episode we talk to Cylone alum Tilman Engel about his path from an internship with the U.S. Senate to serving as General Manager for the European NFL's Frankfurt Galaxy and from there to other endeavors around the world.

Abigail Leberg on Environmental Policy

Jan 10th, 2024 12m 15s

In this episode, Abigail Leberg talks about going from the M.A. program in political science at ISU to working in environmental policy in Washington, D.C. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Em

Law Enforcement with Nathan Phan

Dec 6th, 2023 17m 21s

Nathan Phan describes how his study of political science at Iowa State helped prepare him for a career in law enforcement. Nathan is a police officer in the Washington, D.C. metro area. For more information about the political science departm

Lobbying with Mark Joyce

Nov 1st, 2023 13m 41s

Mark Joyce talks about his work as a lobbyist in the state of Iowa and how political science helped prepare him for his career. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas fo

Rachel Beardsley and Immigration Law

Oct 4th, 2023 19m 23s

Rachel Beardsley talks about how her political science major helped her in her career in the field of immigration law. She is now a partner at the world's largest immigration law firm. For more information about the political science department

Rachel Lentz and Graduate School

Sep 6th, 2023 14m 28s

Rachel Lentz talks about her experience as a graduate student in political science at Iowa State, her research on Adam Smith, and her plans to pursue her Ph.D. at Notre Dame. For more information about the political science department at Iowa S

Poli Sci and Business with John Holcombe

Aug 2nd, 2023 17m 23s

John Holcombe, founder of Insights Marketing Group, talks about how he got interested in Latin America and research methods while studying political science at Iowa State. After graduating he combined these interests as he pursued a career i

State Government and Student Government with Morgan Fritz

Jul 20th, 2023 14m 19s

Morgan Fritz describes her experiences serving as president of Student Government and working in Des Moines for the Lt. Governor. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas

The Pentagon and Natalia Rios Martinez

Jul 5th, 2023 14m 23s

Learn about what you can do in Political Science with Natalia Rios Martinez who will be working at the Pentagon and won a prestigious Truman Scholarship while a student at Iowa State. For more information about the political science department

Local Government with Cody Neeper Burris and Daunte Thompson

Jun 21st, 2023 11m 15s

You can get involved in local government both as a student and after your graduate. In this episode we talk to Cody Neeper Burris and Daunte Thompson. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Emai

International Affairs with David Bartholomew

Jun 7th, 2023 25m 31s

Learn about a career in international affairs with David Bartholomew who in the 10 years since he graduated from Iowa State has served as a Senior National Security Advisory and is now working in international development, focusing on the Middl

Internships with Anna Olson

May 24th, 2023 18m 34s

Learn about internships you can do as a political science major from Anna Olson, a recent graduate of Iowa State University. Anna has done internships with a law firm, the Iowa House of Representatives, the Iowa Attorney General's Office, and

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