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Featured Graduates of Fall 2022

portrait collage of 25 Fulton Schools of Engineering graduates

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering recognizes students who have worked diligently to excel academically and contribute to advancing the Fulton Schools mission.

Each semester, the Fulton Schools selects members of the graduating class who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and community service during their time as students. These exceptional students have excelled in research, public service, entrepreneurship and outreach.

Students chosen as Outstanding Graduates are honored for their exemplary academic performance and participation in activities that enhance their engineering skills. Impact Award winners are selected for their leadership, volunteer and service roles that have positively impacted the communities.

For some of these students, the path to graduation was riddled with unexpected turns, challenges or missteps. But through their perseverance, dedication and finding opportunities to perform outside the classroom, each of these graduates is leaving a lasting impact on the ASU community, Arizona and around the world.

Learn about the exceptional graduates of the Fall 2022 class below.

Outstanding Graduates

Kyrin Assawachawakul

Kyrin Assawachawakul

During his time at ASU, Kyrin Assawachawakul was exposed to how UI/UX design can impact society. Following graduation, he plans to make his mark as a visual designer at IBM.

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Bridget Bauhard

Bridget Bauhard

Bridget Bauhard took her dreams to new heights at ASU, where she became the first female president of the aviation student organization Alpha Eta Rho.

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Ian Chandra

Ian Chandra

As an ASU student, Ian Chandra served as the president and treasurer of Sun Devil Rocketry and explored the interdisciplinary nature of engineering through research.

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Christian Coleman

Christian Coleman

Christian Coleman wants to use his knowledge of information technology to someday launch a company committed to developing technology that improves life for people around the world.

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Marshall Decker

Marshall Decker

Marshall Decker is earning his bachelor’s degree in construction engineering after completing a wide range of classes, including computation-heavy civil engineering courses and construction management courses focused on developing soft skills.

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Samuel Dicaro

Samuel Dicaro

Samuel Dicaro knew computer systems engineering was the right major for him because it combines two of his passions: electronics and software.

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Amira Fisher

Amira Fisher

Earning an informatics degree in the Fulton Schools has enabled Amira Fisher to help others through data science and to be a role model for other women and people of color to pursue advanced degrees.

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Rachel Francone

Rachel Francone

Rachel Francone says the Fulton Schools have taught her that persistence, creativity, honesty, accountability and an eagerness to learn are critical in turning an idea into reality.

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Lillian Geier

Lillian Geier

Lillian Geier chose to pursue a degree in technological entrepreneurship and management because it allowed her to be well-versed in both business and engineering.

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Sarthak Gupta

Sarthak Gupta

Sarthak Gupta took advantage of the wide variety of courses and research opportunities as an ASU student. Those broad experiences helped him earn a position as a software developer at Amazon.

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Marcus Maczynski

Marcus Maczynski

Marcus Maczynski’s experience in the Fulton Schools allowed him to explore video gaming, programming and a NASA space mission through his capstone project.

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Javier Perez Torres

Javier Perez Torres

After transferring from Phoenix College, Javier Perez Torres used engineering to help others in the Engineering Projects in Community Service program and started working at electronics manufacturer Microchip.

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Keira Plano

Keira Plano

Keira Plano says that once she realized she wanted to be an engineer, she never seriously considered any other college other than Arizona State University.

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Lisa Redhouse

Lisa M. Redhouse

When first-generation college student Lisa Redhouse decided to continue her education, she found the environmental and resource management program would help her give back to Indigenous communities and inspire those around her.

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Gabriel Roman

Gabriel Roman

As a student, Gabriel Roman worked hard in and outside the classroom. He completed five internships while managing his own landscaping business, enabling Roman to reach graduation debt free.

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Connor Semenko

Connor Semenko

Connor Semenko says construction is in his blood, having grown up around the industry. As a student, he participated in construction internships and competitions. Now looks forward to working as a general construction contractor.

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Chantelle Taylor

Chantelle Taylor

Chantelle Taylor chose to attend Arizona State University to help provide for her family. Her interest in robotics helped guide her to find the right degree.

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Sydney Wickman

Sydney Wickman

Sydney Wickman found a passion for improving access to clean water and spent time assessing the impact of energy usage at industrial facilities. After graduation, she plans to work in environmental remediation consulting.

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Impact Award Winners

Amira Fisher

Amira Fisher

Earning an informatics degree in the Fulton Schools has enabled Amira Fisher to help others through data science and to be a role model for other women and people of color to pursue advanced degrees.

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Rocco Francone

Rocco Francone

Rocco Francone chose to study mechanical systems engineering so he could find innovative ways to apply mathematics and science to mechanical systems and their components.

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Melvin Gatewood

Melvin Gatewood

Melvin Gatewood achieved his decades-long “Star Wars”-inspired dream of getting into the electrical engineering field after serving in the U.S. Navy and working in information technology since the 1990s.

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Xinyi Ma

Xinyi Ma

Xinyi Ma discovered a love of research and exploring different areas of electrical engineering, all while helping other international students adapt to American life as part of ASU’s Global Launch program.

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Shreeshiv Patel

Shreeshiv Patel

Shreeshiv Patel focused on the academic and extracurricular pursuits he felt would prepare him to become an innovator and entrepreneur with the skills to develop technologies that will improve people’s lives.

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Javier Perez Torres

Javier Perez Torres

After transferring from Phoenix College, Javier Perez Torres used engineering to help others in the Engineering Projects in Community Service program and started working at electronics manufacturer Microchip.

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Keira Plano

Keira Plano

Keira Plano says that once she realized she wanted to be an engineer, she never seriously considered any other college other than Arizona State University.

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Alexander Skyriotis

Alexander Skyriotis

As a part of his undergraduate capstone project, Alexander Skyriotis collaborated with industry professionals at Honeywell Aerospace in Phoenix.

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Nicole Swatton

Nicole Swatton

Nicole Swatton overcame personal struggles to follow her passions of fighting climate change and exploring space during her electrical engineering education.

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Rashmi Solanki

Rashmi Solanki

During her time at ASU, Rashmi Solanki prioritized the use of technology to advance social service initiatives. Following graduation, she will continue down that path as a global industrial engineering program manager at NXP Semiconductors.

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Convocation Speakers

Melvin Gatewood

Melvin Gatewood

Melvin Gatewood achieved his decades-long “Star Wars”-inspired dream of getting into the electrical engineering field after serving in the U.S. Navy and working in information technology since the 1990s.

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