First-year political science and international relations majors can meet with a peer mentor about topics related to academic or student life. Peer mentors in our program have experience with a variety of organizations on campus and work directly with the department chair and professional advisors. Connect with a mentor by email or visit them during drop-in hours in the Political Science Student Lounge (331 Schaeffer Hall).

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JB Bartlett
jaden-bartlett@uiowa.edu
Spring Drop-in Hours: Th 12:30 – 2:30pm

JB is a fourth-year student studying Political Science and English and Creative Writing. He is also a pre-law student and is currently studying for the LSAT with plans to apply to law schools this upcoming fall! Additionally, he currently works as a legal clerk for a legal services office in Coralville. In his free time, he enjoys running and watching Survivor with his friends. He is excited to help political science students have a great experience in the department!

Alix Bushard

Alix Bushard
alix-bushard@uiowa.edu
Spring Drop-in Hours: T 10:30am – 12:30pm

Alix Bushard is a senior majoring in International Relations on the conflict and foreign policy track, Pre-law, Chinese and Music. She’s interested in a career field in US-China foreign relations and conflict resolution and plans to go to law school to study international law. This past summer, she studied abroad in Taiwan for an accelerated Chinese language program. Outside of school, she’s involved in University Choir, Chi Omega sorority, Phi Alpha Delta Pre-law fraternity,  and is a team manager for the Iowa Women’s Wrestling Team. Alix is looking forward to getting to know more students in the Political Science department and share her experiences with you! 

Maddie Cason

Maddie Cason
maddie-cason@uiowa.edu
Spring Drop-in Hours: TTh 8:30 – 9:30am

Maddie is a fourth-year student from West Des Moines, Iowa. She studies Political Science and Economics on the pre-law track with an interest in international relations. Outside the classroom, Maddie remains involved in faculty research, the Honors Writing Fellow Program, and the Phi Alpha Delta Pre-law Fraternity. Previously, she also studied politics of the European Union in Europe as well as interned on Capitol Hill. In her free time, Maddie loves staying active, traveling, and trying new things. She looks forward to meeting and connecting with other Political Science students.

Maryam Mohammad

Maryam Mohammed
maryam-mohammed@uiowa.edu
Spring Drop-in Hours: M 11:30am – 1:30pm

Maryam is a fourth-year undergraduate majoring in international relations, minoring in Arabic, and pursuing a certificate in human rights. She is involved in research through the Political Science Department, the University Honors Program, a sports club, cultural organizations, and various volunteer positions on and off campus.

Isaiah Pielak

Isaiah Pielak
isaiah-pielak@uiowa.edu
Spring Drop-in Hours: T 12:45 – 2:45pm

Isaiah is a third-year student studying political science and psychology on the pre-law track. On campus, he is involved in research on civil wars and serves on the executive councils of Model United Nations and University Democrats. In his free time, he enjoys running, writing, and watching movies at FilmScene.