James Arnold
James Arnold has a passion for engineering, especially for seeing things built from the ground up.
Read MoreAt the close of the fall and spring semesters, the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering recognizes select members of the graduating class for demonstrating academic excellence, extraordinary leadership and community service.
Students chosen as Outstanding Graduates are honored for their exemplary academic performance and participation in activities that enhance their engineering skills. Students receiving the IMPACT Award have been singled out for their leadership, volunteer and service roles that positively impact their communities.
These exceptional students have excelled in research, public service, entrepreneurship and outreach. From founding startups and student orgs to entering the workforce and pursuing advanced degrees, their efforts will leave a lasting impact on the Fulton Schools community, Arizona and around the world.
Read about the exceptional graduates of the fall 2019 class below.
James Arnold has a passion for engineering, especially for seeing things built from the ground up.
Read MoreAidan Bjelland always enjoyed building with LEGO bricks growing up and dreamed of a career in architecture.
Read MoreCassandra Jolynn Buffington is passionate about helping the environment and found her home in the environmental and resource management program.
Read MoreThe Starbucks College Achievement Program Scholarship enabled Darrell Gill to earn an undergraduate degree after financial constraints prevented him from finishing 19 years ago.
Read MoreAndrew Gin’s decision on where to go to school was easy — he lived all around Arizona and both of his parents are Arizona State University alumni.
Read MoreRandy Grivel had dual objectives in mind when he was deciding where to go to college — being attractive to employers and gaining technical expertise.
Read MoreAs a veteran interested in construction engineering, the Fulton Schools was an easy choice for Arizona native Cory Kehoe.
Read MoreDaniel Kulenkamp says he has always been obsessed with computers, so pursuing a degree in computer science was a natural extension of that fascination.
Read MoreNoah Kurus has always been enthralled with the concept of airplanes and other flying machines. Growing up, he wanted to be a pilot, but found his niche in aerospace engineering.
Read MoreIt was during a tour of The Polytechnic School that Jonathan Lisena realized Arizona State University was the best school for him.
Read MoreJake Mendiola plans to use his long-held interest in computer hardware and the experiences he’s gained at ASU to help make a difference in the world.
Read MoreHaving balanced the demands of being both a mother and a full-time college student, Hannah Pebler says making it to graduation day is a great reward in itself.
Read MoreSuzanne Schadel’s choice to major in environmental engineering made her one of the first four students to earn that degree from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
Read MoreEthan Secklin first chose engineering because he was good in physics, but became enthralled by how things work — from new and exciting technologies to everyday objects.
Read MoreMonica Welfert chose to major in computer systems engineering so she could work in a dynamic, impactful industry that finds solutions to society’s critical challenges.
Read MoreHudson Whillock says the most rewarding experience of his undergraduate years has been seeing all of his hard work pay off.
Read MoreBreanna Wright discovered her inclination toward the graphic arts after starting out as an education major at Chandler-Gilbert Community College.
Read MoreShandiin Yessilth (Yiisił in Navajo) found her passion in construction management after completing her first internship with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
Read MoreYousef Alroomi came to Arizona State University on a scholarship because ASU provides “an amazing environment to international students.”
Read MoreJust one semester after being named the Outstanding Graduate for the graphic information technology program, Jessica Barnett is now their IMPACT Award winner.
Read MoreDavid Branson Jr. decided to go back to school when he learned Arizona State University offered engineering degrees delivered online.
Read MoreFor Michael Kuntz, balancing the demands of working a co-op job in Tucson while building a racecar in Tempe helped him realize just how much he enjoyed engineering.
Read MoreWhen Tristan Le arrived as a freshman at Arizona State University, he had no prior experience writing computer code, but that’s exactly what he wanted to learn.
Read MoreWhile dedicated to his studies, Cesar Tamayo quickly realized the importance of learning outside the classroom to be a successful engineer.
Read MoreEngineering doctoral candidate Christopher Miranda conducts research focused on utilizing the phenomenon for deep tissue imaging and neural applications.
Read MoreAnjali Mulchandani explored a variety of fields in her academic career, including microbiology, and environmental engineering. She eventually combined the fields to conduct research in environmental microbiology.
Read MoreAfter earning a degree in business law with a minor in economics, a suggestion from a friend to take an entry-level computer networking class led Kelly Mitchell to find a new career aspiration.
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