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).

Brooke Paasch

Brooke Paasch
brooke-paasch@uiowa.edu

Drop-In Hours: Th 11 AM - 1 PM

Brooke is a Junior majoring in Political Science, International Relations, Ethics and Public Policy with a minor in German and a certificate in Human Rights. She plans to attend law school upon graduation. Outside of school, she’s in Student Government, Undergraduate Political Science Association, Iowa City Homeless Project, Spanish Club, Undergraduate research, and a manager at Burge Marketplace. In her free time, she enjoys hammocking on the Pentacrest and reading. Brooke is looking forward to getting to know more students in the department and guiding new students on campus.

Isaiah Pielak

Isaiah Pielak
isaiah-pielak@uiowa.edu

Drop-In Hours: W 12:15 - 2:15 PM

Isaiah is a fourth-year student studying political science, psychology, and ethics and public policy on the pre-law track. On campus, they have been extensively involved in research and currently serve on the executive councils of the Model United Nations and Ethics Bowl teams. In their free time, they enjoy running, writing, and watching movies at FilmScene.

Amira Qidwai

Amira Qidwai
amira-qidwai@uiowa.edu

Drop-In Hours: W 1:45 - 2:45 PM and F 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Amira is a senior on the Pre-Law Track studying International Relations, Arabic, and Geographic Information Science. She is currently the President of the Middle East and North African Students Association and has served as an executive officer in several student organizations including Model United Nations, Undergraduate Student Government, and Hawk the Vote. She has also been involved in multiple Political Science research opportunities including the Cooperation in Civil War Research Lab and the Disasters, Migration, and Violence Lab. Outside of class, Amira enjoys doing ceramics and learning new languages.

 

 

Elizabeth Witcombe

Elizabeth Witcombe
elizabeth-witcombe@uiowa.edu

Drop-In Hours: T 12:30 - 1:30 PM and Th 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Elizabeth is a third-year student majoring in International Relations with a minor in Spanish on the pre-law track.  On campus, she is involved in undergraduate research with Professor Menninga, is a member of the Pre-Law Association of Women, and participates in Dance Marathon as the Faculty and Staff Chair. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outside, trying new coffee shops, and cheering on the Hawkeyes!