Outstanding Graduates
The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering recognizes students who have worked diligently to excel academically and contribute to the success of the Fulton Schools mission.
Each semester, the Fulton Schools selects members of the graduating class for demonstrating 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. Students receiving the IMPACT Award are selected for their leadership, volunteer and service roles that have positively impacted the communities.
For many of these students, the path to completion may not have been easy, but through their perseverance and dedication, each of these graduates leave a lasting impact on the Fulton Schools community, Arizona and around the world.
Learn about the exceptional graduates of the Spring 2020 class below.
Outstanding graduates
Macy Canete
BS in construction management and technology
Macy Canete says she will strive to use what she’s learned in the Fulton Schools “to be an integral part of projects that benefit society and the environments we live and work in.”
Ashley Clark
BSE in human systems engineering
At first, Ashley Clark was hesitant to pursue an engineering degree, however, she soon embraced the Human Systems Engineering program and the doors it opened for her.
Ashley Colaizzi
BSE in construction engineering
Ashley Colaizzi knew that construction engineering was the right major for her because of her drive to make the world a safer and better place.
Mason Cole
BSE in software engineering
Mason Cole is an avatar of resilience–juggling a job and family while completing his software engineering degree from Orange County, California.
Sidney Davis
BSE in computer systems engineering
Sidney Davis is an engineering evangelist–spreading good news about the empowering nature of her computer systems field.
Sundos Garwan
BSE in industrial engineering
Sundos Garwan found that what she was learning in her industrial engineering classes could be applied to a wide variety of industries, and started applying an engineering mindset to her everyday life.
Carole Lynn Homan
BS in aeronautical management technology
Carole Homan is ready to soar into her future as a confident and skilled aviator. She surrounded herself with program mentors who pushed her to be her best and helped her discover the leader she was born to be.
Menna Hussein
BSE in aerospace engineering
Menna Hussein believes engineering goes beyond just understanding science; it makes science possible.
Mark Janda
BS in graphic information technology
Being an Arizona State University employee since 1999, Mark Janda was familiar with ASU’s vibrant culture making his decision to apply and pursue Graphic Information Technology an easy one.
Brielle Januszewski
BSE in civil engineering (environmental engineering), BS in biological sciences (conservation biology and ecology) and BA in political science
Brielle Januszewski says that she never understood what an engineer was or what an engineer could do, so she never considered engineering as a possibility for her.
Maeve Kennedy
BSE in chemical engineering
Maeve Kennedy focused many of her efforts as an undergraduate student on using chemical engineering to improve others’ lives.
Matthew Nasuta
BS in information technology
With a flair for technology and an ASU Academic Achievement scholarship, Matthew Nasuta decided to pursue information technology at ASU’s Polytechnic School because of the variety the major offered.
Pratik Nyaupane
BS in informatics
Pratik Nyaupane says his studies “taught me how engineering can be used to fight environmental injustice” and wants to use his skills “to make a real difference in marginalized communities.”
Julie Pham
BSE in mechanical engineeering
Julie Pham says she is fascinated by math, science and physics, the essential parts of engineering, but her main interest is using those disciplines together to solve challenging societal problems.
Kyle Reep
BSE in environmental engineering
Kyle Reep grew up in a small town in North Carolina and he wanted to explore something new and unfamiliar when it came time to choose a college.
Rachel Rhoades
BSE in electrical engineering and BS in computational mathematical sciences
Rachel Rhoades was born to be an engineer. Her love of math and natural problem-solving skills not only helped her excel academically, she thrived in several prestigious internships.
Christopher Ross
BS in technological entrepreneurship and management
Christopher Ross worked in the industry before returning to school and becoming an honors student in the 4+1 technological entrepreneurship and management online program at The Polytechnic School.
Shuchi Sharma
BS in computer science
Shuchi Sharma is captivated by discovery, and grateful to the many mentors who shaped her computer science degree experience.
Serita Sulzman
BSE in materials science and engineering
Serita Sulzman has been happy with the diverse practical applications the materials science and engineering major offers.
Kyle Williams
BSE in biomedical engineering
Kyle Williams says engineering has been challenging for him, “but the competitor in me loves to overcome adversity, and I have loved every minute” of undergraduate studies.
Estefania Gonzalez Zubillaga
BSE in engineering management
After completing four out of five years studying production engineering in Caracas, Venezuela, Estefania Gonzalez Zubillaga had to leave her home due to the socio-economic and political crisis in her country.
Impact Award winners
Kyle Durrant
MS in biomedical engineering
Kyle Durrant helped the Fulton Schools tutoring center double the number of tutors and provide twice as many students help with their studies.
Seth Gray
BS in technological entrepreneurship and management
Seth Gray quickly became a standout student leader in The Polytechnic School and his entrepreneurial spirit is leading him on his next adventure to New York City.
Brielle Januszewski
BSE in civil engineering (environmental engineering), BS in biological sciences (conservation biology and ecology) and BA in political science
Brielle Januszewski says that she never understood what an engineer was or what an engineer could do, so she never considered engineering as a possibility for her.
Claire Jordan
BSE in mechanical engineering
The diversity of experiences and insights she gained while at ASU has given Claire Jordan the tools to excel in her career as a mechanical engineer.
Ava Karanjia
BSE in chemical engineering and BS in microbiology
Ava Karanjia has enjoyed the diversity of projects and opportunities to work across disciplines provided by the Fulton Schools.
Abbie Peters
BSE in engineering management
Abbie Peters is devoted to service–committing countless hours to community outreach while completing her engineering management degree.
Brian Roman
BSE in civil engineering
Brian Roman chose to study civil engineering because he wanted to help others while also using his skills in math and science.
Tyler Souders
BSE in aerospace engineering
Tyler Souders had always been an inquisitive tinkerer so mechanical engineering seemed like a logical choice.
Eric Trinh
BSE in chemical engineering
Eric Trinh’s passion for using engineering to save lives encouraged him to pursue chemical engineering.
Madison Walker
BSE in mechanical engineering
Madison Walker says she has “fallen in love” with the ways engineers can have positive impacts on the world.
Convocation speakers
Ava Karanjia
BSE in chemical engineering and BS in microbiology
Ava Karanjia has enjoyed the diversity of projects and opportunities to work across disciplines provided by the Fulton Schools.
Afra Nawar
BSE in electrical engineering and BS in computer science
Afra Nawar is a devoted mentor–offering time and talent to support student success alongside her studies in electrical engineering and computer science.
Palais Outstanding Doctoral Student Award
Junjie Jiang
PhD in electrical engineering
A standout researcher who excelled in the classroom, Junjie Jiang is this year’s Palais Outstanding Doctoral Student awardee.
University outstanding graduates
Este Crespo
MS in graphic information technology
Computers sparked Este Crespo's interest in technology as an elementary school student and, against many odds, she would eventually lead a successful academic career in graphic information technology while dedicating her spare time to serving others.
Brielle Januszewski
BSE in civil engineering (environmental engineering), BS in biological sciences (conservation biology and ecology) and BA in political science
Brielle Januszewski says that she never understood what an engineer was or what an engineer could do, so she never considered engineering as a possibility for her.