ALT Sasha Alexandra Zelenski portrait and text: "In 10 years, I hope I will be using my computer engineering skills to do environmental work, whether that is researching at an institution or working at a company that is developing new ways to be kinder to the planet.” Hometown: Burlington, Iowa Year: Senior Program: Computer Science and Engineering Mission Areas: Systems and Sensors Lab: Ananya Sen Gupta Research Group Advisor: Ananya Sen Gupta, assistant professor of computer and electrical engineering

ALT Photo of Kawther Rouabhi "Wherever my career takes me, from analyzing the melting of ice caps to volcanic activity to black hole formation, I will strive to make discoveries that drive humanity forward. As a woman and minority in the tech community, I have a mission to show underrepresented individuals that they are capable of being great problem solvers." Hometown: Iowa City, Iowa Year: Third-year undergraduate student Program: Computer Science and Engineering Mission Areas: Systems and Sensors Lab: Ananya Sen Gupta Research Group Advisor: Ananya Sen Gupta, assistant professor of computer and electrical engineering