Congratulations to Karsten Theilen (Biochemistry '24), recipient of the prestigious Wallace E. Barron All-University Senior Award! 

We are so proud of Karsten and grateful for her leadership during her time at Iowa State. During her last semester, Karsten served BBMB as President of Biochemistry Club and received the Robert Stupka Leadership Award.

 

KARSTEN THEILEN

Biochemistry
Johnston, Iowa
 

• Karsten Theilen is known for being reliable, dedicated, and compassionate on and off campus.
   
• At Iowa State, Theilen excels as the biochemistry club president, biochemistry peer mentor, and in her roles within the Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium. Following COVID-19, Theilen restored participation and membership in the biochemistry club, as well as initiated several changes to make the club more accessible to the department. She also volunteers at Reiman Gardens.
   
• Outside of ISU, Theilen serves in the Iowa Army National Guard and is involved in her college ministry, Salt Company. With a 3.96 GPA, Theilen was inducted into the SALUTE Veterans National Honors Society and Phi Beta Kappa.
   
• “Theilen embodies the servant leader archetype and is dedicated and successful at bringing people together under a common purpose,” said ISU Associate Teaching Professor Claire Kruesel.

Read here about all six 2024 recipients and the origins of this special award.

Congratulations, Karsten!