Now, four years later, Moline is set to graduate from Iowa State and enter into the real world of agriculture engineering.

“I aspire to be an engineer who helps improve the daily lives of farmers by increasing productivity and efficiency, ultimately contributing to putting more food on the table,” Moline said upon being recognized as one of 13 outstanding seniors by the Iowa State University College of Engineering.

The outstanding senior award is handed out each semester among College of Engineering graduates, with one of the selected being named the student marshal.

During their time as a Cyclone, the students met mentors and friends, participated in clubs and activities, gained hands-on engineering experience both in and out of the classroom, found inspirational spaces on campus and dreamed about the mark they’ll make on the world as engineers.

“Some of my best memories at Iowa State have come from the (American Society of Agriculture and Biological Engineers (ASABE) club trips,” Moline said. My favorite trip was to Madison, Wisconsin, for the ASABE Midwest Regional Rally (MRR) this spring. MRR is an event where ASABE chapters from different schools gather for a weekend of industry tours and networking opportunities.

“I loved connecting with students from other schools and getting to know the younger members of my own chapter better.”

Along with ASABE, Moline was involved in Society of Women Engineers, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering peer mentor and student member of the curriculum committee.

Moline took part in three internships, including one with John Deere, where she will begin as an engineer in the Engineering Development Program. Her first rotation will be as a manufacturing engineer for the S7 series combines.

“As Cyclone engineers, we gain incredible experiences in the classroom, through clubs, and on the job,” Moline said. “We are challenged in ways that not only expand our knowledge but also build our confidence. The engineering experience has provided me with the knowledge and skills needed for success in my future career.”

She also credits her upbringing for helping her make her career decision.

“Growing up on a turkey and row crop farm has given me firsthand insight into the challenges farmers face,” she said. “I aspire to be an engineer who helps improve the daily lives of farmers by increasing productivity and efficiency, ultimately contributing to putting more food on the table.

“I believe my time in the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department has equipped me with the skills and knowledge to make a real difference.”