Editor's note: Throughout the past academic year, Iowa Now has published numerous profiles on University of Iowa students under the banner of "The Student Experience." This series showcases University of Iowa students who excel academically—inside and outside the classroom.

Several of our profile subjects are graduating this month, including Alex Zeppieri, whom we just featured today. We reached out to previously featured students to find out where they are heading after graduation. Below you'll find updates and links to the previously published content.

Logan Suhrbier

Hometown: West Des Moines, Iowa

Area of study: Biomedical engineering

The University of Iowa senior and biomedical engineering major has worked in two faculty research laboratories, helped teach an engineering class to her peers, volunteers at UI Hospitals and Clinics, interprets for native Spanish speakers at mobile medical clinics in eastern Iowa, and occupies center stage in an a cappella group that mashes American pop music and Indian Bollywood.

Update: In January, Undurty indicated she had been applying to medical schools, including the University of Iowa, with plans to be a pediatric physician. This fall, Undurty will start her medical training...here at the University of Iowa.

Original story: Biomedical engineering student was quick to impress in research labs

Tyler Hackman

Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa

Areas of study: Journalism/mass communication, political science, entrepreneurship

Journalism was always on Carr's radar, but it wasn't a slam-dunk career choice straight away. But a friend invited Carr to join the UI chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), and she had her pivotal moment toward journalism. Before long, she was involved with a new public affairs program, Perspectives, worked on Daily Iowan TV, and landed an internship with KCCI, the Des Moines-based CBS affiliate.

Update: Carr is conducting a nationwide search for broadcasting jobs. She plans to take advantage of this transitional time by traveling, spending time with friends and family, and, of course, beginning her professional career in broadcast journalism.

Original story: Involvement at Iowa brings journalism career into focus

Grant Young

Hometown: Waverly, Iowa

Area of study: Biochemistry, pre-medicine

When Young came to the University of Iowa four years ago, it was an easy choice to major in biochemistry and pre-med. Young started working as a research assistant under biochemistry professor Lori Wallrath, studying the genetic mutations that cause muscular dystrophy. They study the mutations in fruit flies, because the insects are genetically similar to humans. Young will be a co-author on an article the lab hopes to soon publish, which could lead to future treatments for patients living with muscular dystrophy. 

Update: Young, who is graduating with “University Honors with Highest Distinction,” will either enter medical school or work in a research job following graduation. 

Original story: Lifelong yearning to help people continues through lab research, volunteerism