Episode summary introduction: Tyler grew up around engineers. Tyler liked Math and even participated in the “Project Lead the Way” program for Engineering in Minnesota. He was a Boy Scout and  played varsity baseball.

Tyler Gathman is a graduate of Iowa State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.

In particular, we discuss the following with him:

• Choosing ISU
• Majoring in Chemical Engineering
• Intramural Sports and Church Groups
• Advice to Aspirants

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introduction to Tyler Gathman, ISU [0:36]
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:20]
• Overall Experience [3:54]
• Why Iowa State? [5:23]
• High School Interests [6:55]
• Transition to ISU [9:43]
• Peers - Supporting Each Other [10:42]
• Top Notch Professors [12:03]
• Engineering Programs [14:27]
• Intramural Sports, Church Groups, ASME [15:38]
• Summers [16:59]
• Why Chemical Engineering? [18:29]
• Outstanding Student Award [19:43]
• Engineering to Medicine [21:37]
• ISU’s Impact [25:19]
• ISU Redo [26:20]
• Advice to Aspirants [27:30]
• Memories: Athletics at ISU [28:31]

Our Guest: Tyler Gathman is a graduate from Iowa State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. Tyler is currently pursuing a Doctor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School.

Memorable Quote: “I don't think it's necessarily important to know what you want to do when you go to college. I think that's a process. But I think it's important to know what's out there, and understand what that is.” Tyler’s advice to Aspiring Students.

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