Kyle A. Butler
Kyle Butler juggled three different aviation degrees during his time as an undergraduate student with goals to become a rotary wing pilot. He credits his successes to his parents, professors and friends.
Read MoreThe Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering recognizes students who have worked hard to succeed academically and contribute to advancing the Fulton Schools mission.
Each semester, the Fulton Schools selects members of the graduating class for their academic excellence, leadership and community service during their time as students. These remarkable students have made great accomplishments 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 in which they are involved.
For some of these students, the path to graduation was filled with challenges, detours 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 Spring 2022 class below.
Kyle Butler juggled three different aviation degrees during his time as an undergraduate student with goals to become a rotary wing pilot. He credits his successes to his parents, professors and friends.
Read MoreMorgan Cividanes sought broader horizons through her dedicated study of informatics and enthusiastic connection with the rich diversity of the ASU community.
Read MoreJessica Dirks’ undergraduate experience was shaped by various leadership roles. Whether it was on Desert WAVE, Fulton Ambassadors, Barrett Honors Devils or her role as a soccer referee, she generated success within herself and others.
Read MoreJordan Fourcher’s entrepreneurial spirit is strong and it gave him the determination to start his own company in 2020. He will continue on an entrepreneurial path after graduating and thanks his professors for paving the way.
Read MoreWillem Grier was infused with the entrepreneurial mindset by his Fulton Schools studies and research. His experiences included working with a team of fellow engineering students to form a business start-up.
Read MoreJoseph Hale worked hard to build the skills he needed to become a software engineer, and spent much of his time as an ASU student helping others learn.
Read MoreAmy Hector combined the creative and analytical aspects of graphic information technology to produce award-winning photography, branding and print design.
Read MoreAbby Krell immediately knew industrial engineering was the right major for her with the perfect balance between business and engineering.
Read MoreKing Hei Ma began tinkering with computer parts when he was around 11 or 12 years old. It became a goal for him to find out how they actually work and turn it into a career.
Read MoreRichard Duc Thuan Khang Nguyen has excelled in his manufacturing engineering classes and research. He is now earning his graduate degree and working toward his goal to open his own factories.
Read MoreAlexander Owen excelled in his civil engineering studies, creating connections with the next generation of engineering students and inspiring others along the way.
Read MoreSmith Pittman found her purpose in environmental engineering, and is excited to continue her research in wastewater treatment so others can have an improved quality of life.
Read MoreFelix Raimondo chose the human systems engineering program with goals to eventually use engineering solutions to impact the human experience. Along with excelling in academics, he spent his time making difference for his peers and future students.
Read MoreKamakshi Rajan decided to come back to college after raising her children to earn a degree in information technology.
Read MoreCaleb Redshaw was surprised to learn how wide an array of major endeavors rely on expertise in mechanical engineering. His aspirations now include designing new space exploration technology and advancing astrophysics.
Read MoreKatrina Santos has thrived in the tight-knit materials science and engineering program and fostered a sense of community in the Material Advantage student organization. In the future she wants to create more efficient and sustainable technologies.
Read MoreAndrew Sheehan applied his service as an aviation mechanic in the Air National Guard and soared through studies of mechanical engineering systems at ASU.
Read MoreKayla Teague found the perfect fit for her in the Fulton Schools’ environmental and resource management program with a mix of environmental engineering and management.
Read MoreLangston Tillman combined engineering, liberal arts, mathematics and social science studies in preparation for pursuing an advance degree in molecular engineering and a law degree.
Read MoreCatarino Valle’s fascination with space exploration has led him to compete in NASA Artemis mission challenges through Next Level Devils and to help his peers learn aerospace engineering concepts to prepare for exciting careers.
Read MoreBrenna Windish built a foundation for her future career through her hands-on construction management internships and involvement with student organizations.
Read MoreJennifer Wong engineered her Fulton Schools experience to include amazing opportunities in bioscience research, peer mentoring and multiple internships.
Read MoreYizhou Xiao embraced new technologies such as VR during his construction engineering studies and is excited to use them to make the construction field safer.
Read MoreAnanay Arora started coding when he was 11 and has known he wanted to pursue a career in computer science ever since.
Read MoreKarla Cosio wants a career that challenges her to find answers to complex problems. She found that in electrical engineering and in making impacts through research, student leadership and community service contributions.
Read MoreComputer science and engineering have made many things possible for Yasser Mountasir Dbeis. He has also used his skills to help his peers and refugees in Phoenix.
Read MoreTaylor Gin is excited about helping others with her electrical engineering degree, saying her capstone project creating diagnostic tools for Parkinson’s patients set that in motion.
Read MoreMargarito Hernandez Fuentes devoted himself to research as a biomedical engineering student and service as a member of the broader educational community.
Read MoreAnson Kwan excelled in the robotics and autonomous systems program where he was involved in various research opportunities. He enjoys representing a field that will eventually bridge robotic and human interactions.
Read MoreShannon McBreen was an active supporter of first-year students and women in STEM through her efforts outside the classroom. Now she’s taking all she learned to New York City to start her career.
Read MoreChristian Polo discovered engineering as “applied creativity” and that motivated him to pursue service and leadership during his time at the Fulton Schools.
Read MoreNikki Van Handel pursued a degree in mechanical systems engineering with the goal of eventually pushing space technology forward. She will continue her education as an ASU master’s student.
Read MoreAlexander Witthus says he is grateful for his time working alongside his electrical engineering mentors; hoping one day to inspire the next generation of STEM students.
Read MoreComputer science and engineering have made many things possible for Yasser Mountasir Dbeis. He has also used his skills to help his peers and refugees in Phoenix.
Read MoreBiological design graduate Devin Bowes exemplifies interdisciplinary scholarship at ASU. She used her interest in public health to fuel her research in novel applications of wastewater-based epidemiology, winning the dean’s dissertation award for her work.
Read MoreKristen Jaskie’s research to advance machine learning and deep learning applications is contributing to boosting the potential for these evolving fields to benefit medical, scientific and commercial pursuits.
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