An Iowa College in the Liberal Arts Tradition
Career details on 1998-2021 grads
Information on recent Physics Major graduates
The tables below detail the career info on Luther College Physics graduates from 1998 to present.
Note that if you are a Luther College Physics graduate, we would love to hear from you. One recent Physics graduate sent the department the photo at right, along with an email describing his excitement for his new job as a Process Engineer. If you would like your information added, revised, or removed, please contact Todd Pedlar, [email protected]
| 2021 | Post-graduate location | Position | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornell University | graduate student (PhD) | Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| 2 | University of Texas at Austin | graduate student (JD) | Patent Law |
| 3 | University of Nebraska | graduate student (MS) | Acoustical Engineering |
| 4 | Iowa State University | graduate student (MS) | Mechanical Engineering |
| 5 | Anoka, MN Public Schools | student teaching | |
| 6 | Luther College | assistant swimming coach |
| 2020 | Post-graduate location | Position | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Minnesota | graduate student (PhD) | Physics |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin | graduate student (MS) | Civil/Environmental Engineering |
| 3 | TitleTown Tech | Digital Media Coordinator | |
| 4 | Genesis10 | Software Developer | |
| 5 | Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes | Learning Center Clinician |
| 2018 | Post-graduate location | Position | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Minnesota | graduate student (PhD) | Physics |
| 2 | University of Minnesota | graduate student (MS) | Civil/Environmental Engineering |
| 3 | Indiana University, Bloomington, IN | graduate student (PhD) | Elementary Particle Physics |
| 4 | Northern Illinois University, De Kalb, IL | graduate student (MS) | Mechanical Engineering |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA | graduate student (PhD) | Materials Science |
| 6 | University of Minnesota | graduate student (MS) | Electrical/Computer Engineering |
| 7 | Minnetonka Public Schools | student teacher | |
| 8 | Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church | youth pastor |
| 2017 | Post-graduate location | Position | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wildlands Science Research School, Fall Creek, WI | Science Teacher | |
| 2 | University of Minnesota | Student (BSEE) | Electrical Engineering |
| 3 | Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO | graduate student (PhD) | Mechanical Engineering |
| 4 | University of Oregon, Eugene, OR | graduate student (MS) | Optical Engineering |
| 5 | Metagenics, Des Moines | Territory Sales Representative | |
| 6 | Imat Automotive, Marietta, GA | Lab Tech | |
| 7 | Indiana University, Bloomington, IN | graduate student (PhD) | Elementary Particle Physics |
| 2016 | Post-graduate location | Position | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DECO Products, Decorah, IA | Process engineer | |
| 2 | University of Oslo, Norway | Graduate student (PhD) | Astrophysics |
| 3 | University of Minnesota | Graduate student (MS) | Physical Chemistry |
| 4 | University of Wisconsin | Graduate student (MS) | Medical Physics |
| 5 | University of Minnesota | Graduate student (MS) | Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| 6 | Heaven Hill Brands, Bardstown, KY | IT Support Analyst | |
| 7 | Now Bikes and Fitness, St. Paul, MN | Sales and Digital Content Coordinator |
| 2015 | Post-graduate location | Position | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Colorado, Boulder, CO | Graduate student (PhD) | Environmental Engineering |
| 2 | IBM, Rochester, MN | Software Engineer | |
| 3 | Purdue University Calumet | Graduate student (MS) | Electrical/Computer Engineering |
| 4 | Western Michigan University | Graduate student (MS) | Biostatistics |
| 5 | Epic Systems | Interface Engineer | |
| 6 | Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA | Graduate student (PhD) | Elementary Particle Physics |
| 2014 | Post-graduate location | Position | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Epic, Madison, WI | Medical Software Tech Representative | |
| 2 | University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA | Graduate student | Physics |
| 3 | Whirlpool Corporation | Fabric Care Controls Test Technician | |
| 4 | Superior Edge Inc., Mankato, MN | Customer Support Representative | |
| 5 | Tartan High School, Oakdale, MN | High School teacher | |
| 6 | Minneapolis, MN | Medical Scribe |
| 2013 | Post-graduate location | Position | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penn State University | Graduate Student | Meteorology |
| 2 | Rushford NanoElectroChemistry | Technician | |
| 3 | University of Kansas | Graduate Student | Astronomy |
| 4 | Central Senior High School, St. Paul, MN | High School Teacher | |
| 5 | Polar Semiconductor, Bloomington, MN | Process Engineer | |
| 6 | University of Iowa | Graduate Student | Mechanical Engineering |
| 7 | Indiana University | Graduate Student | Physics |
For earlier years below, click on the names of the graduates to see current information on the web about their careers. Approximately 65 percent of 1998-2012 graduates have a web presence and are listed.
| 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Opeoluwa Matthews Computer Engineering Grad Student Duke University |
Kirsten Strandjord Electrophysicist Boeing |
Krista Morris Structural Engineer SEH |
| Dallas Wulf Physics Grad Student University of Wisconsin-Madison |
Braulio Dumba Computer Science Grad Student University of Minnesota |
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| Joseph Berg Computer Scientist Sandia National Laboratories |
George Zacharakis-Jutz System Hardware Development Manager IBM |
| 2009 | 2008 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| Andrea Schiefelbein Graduate Student University of London |
Josh Bruflodt Software Developer Cludo |
Jonathan Allen Tech Support Analyst Materials Management Microsystems |
| Andrew Webber Senior System Engineer ENSCO, Inc. |
Kris Klein University of Michigan |
Dan Gonzalez Supply Chain Manager Solidia Technologies |
| Ujjwal Joshi Software Developer Open Access Technology International |
Jeff Hoden Quality Engineer John Deere |
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| Ryan Schultz Medical Student University of Iowa |
Nathan Rengstorf Orchestra director Meadowdale High School Lynnwood, WA |
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| Isaac White Software Engineer Fisdap |
Kai Tsruta Math Grad Student University of Iowa |
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| John Xavier Technical Services Epic Systems |
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| Shovit Bhari Staff Physicist California State University Fullerton |
Amalia Anderson Research Scientist Signature Research, Inc. |
Chris Anderson Technical Staff Systems & Technology Research |
| Todd Brown Cassini Spacecraft Control Engineer Jet Propulsion Laboratory |
Katie Bremer Grant Writer Forward Service Corporation |
Meredith (Bird) Pfister ICEA Certified Birth Doula Baby Bird Birth Services |
| Andrew Foltz Martin Health Services West Des Moines, IA |
Scott Channon Systems Engineer Rockwell Collins |
Luke Johnson Research Associate University of Minnesota |
| Kari Frank Astrophysics Research Associate Pennsylvania State University |
Ronnie Cooper Customer Service Supervisor Bruker Nano Surfaces |
Kyle Knoepfel Applications Development & Systems Analyst Fermilab |
| Nathan Holt Actuarial Analyst Securian Financial Group |
Adrian Hanson Mechanical Engineer Integrated Process Engineers & Constructors |
Scott Roland Systems Engineering and Integration Blue Origin |
| Sheil Kee Senior Scientific Researcher Genentech |
Eric Henderson Senior Engineer IMEG Corp |
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| Brajesh Lacoul Data Analyst The College Board |
Jared Thompson Design Engineer Case New Holland |
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| Timo Mechler Natural Gas Strategist Susquehanna International Group, LLP (SIG) |
Mark Thompson Senior Design Engineer Catepillar Inc. |
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| Alex Nugent Applications Engineer Seagate Technology |
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| Matt Roling Structural Designer Flad Architects |
| 2003 | 2002 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Andrea (Dunker) Tiwari Applications Engineer TSI, Inc. |
Jared Bosch Agate Alley Bistro |
Phil Assmus Senior Staff Associate National Association of Clean Air Agencies |
| Jason Hartfield Technical Co-Founder, Software Engineer TripPlanning.biz |
Ryan Flynn Clinical Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology University of Iowa |
Erin Flater Associate Professor of Physics Luther College |
| Nate Jensen Economist-Resilience and Innovation for Dryland Systems International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) |
Jake Hildebrand Operations/Logistics Hawkeye Stages |
Tory Hegrenes FA-18 Officer US Navy |
| Heather (Lehmann) Witts Deputy Chief, Directed Energy Branch JFCC SPACE |
Bill Mabuce Engineering Project Manager West Des Moines Water Works |
Chris Knutson Senior Development Scientist Beckman Coulter |
| Caleb Mattoon Scientist Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory |
Jami McLaren Senior Scientist Boston Scientific |
David Muth Graduate Intern Idaho National Laboratory |
| Alex Schwarzhoff Engineer Interstate Engineering, Inc. |
Ujjwal Raut Research Scientist University of Virginia |
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| Brian Thomas Pre-Engineering Teacher Centaurus High School |
Robyn (Siedschlag) Wangberg Assistant Professor of Physics St. Mary's University of Minnesota |
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| Hilary Teslow Senior Pricing Consultant OptumInsight |
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| Siri Thompson Director, Manufacturing Engineer Boston Scientific |
