Jessica (Jess) Anderson
Title(s):
Assistant Professor of Practice
Office
2530 Elings Hall
605 Bissell Road
Ames, IA 50011-3270
Information
Education
Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University of Iowa
Experience
With six years in medical devices and four years in seed research equipment, Jess is working with colleagues to enhance the Biological and Biomanufacturing Systems Technology option in the Industrial Technology program. Focusing on industry partnerships, Jess is bringing real-world applications to further enhance student engagement in program coursework.
Fall 2025 New Faculty Spotlight:
What makes you most excited to join the Cyclone Engineering community here at Iowa State?
The opportunity to bring real-life application to the classroom.
Describe a moment that makes you particularly proud of your career path in educating tomorrow’s engineers.
My career path has been less than straight, so I am living proof that it’s okay to not know exactly what you want to do and to adapt as life presents new opportunities.
How do you hope your teaching and/or research discoveries impact the world?
By preparing the next generation for what industry wants and needs.
What kind of classroom and teaching experience do you look forward to creating at Iowa State?
Hands-on interaction with real application principles.
Publications
SAFE Symposium 2018