Featured Graduates of Fall 2024

ASU Outstanding Graduate Nicholas Antrasian supported efforts to combat plastic waste in Debark, Ethiopia, in his works with EPICS.

As president of the National Association of Home Builders at ASU, Zach Barrington built leadership skills, gained hands-on experience and networked with industry professionals.

Kamerin Calhoun plans to use his BSE in environmental engineering and minor in Spanish to work abroad temporarily, immersing himself in local cultures.

Outstanding Graduate Peter Culley learned the importance of ethical decision-making in industrial engineering and dedicated much of his time to volunteer work.

Alaa Eltahir champions STEM access for underrepresented youth, blending her IT expertise with leadership to drive social change.

Tyler Goodrich plans to transform automotive powertrains, driven by his passion for thermodynamics and hands-on projects in mechanical systems engineering.

Outstanding Graduate Lucas Guaglardi acquired the skills necessary to pursue his dream of becoming a spacecraft engineer.

Software engineer Joshua Hutchison soars to graduation and charts his future course in the Accelerated Master’s degree program.

During her time at ASU, Angel Martinez enjoyed helping students navigate residential life as a community assistant and values the leadership skills she gained.

David McConnell sees engineering as a path to a meaningful career that also enables him to support family members who have been his source of encouragement.

Leo Moro credits his college education for providing knowledge and skills to pursue an engineering career and fulfill aspirations in his personal life.

Pooja Nara expanded her engineering and technology education beyond classroom lessons, including developing an easy-to-use cryptography data base system.

Dahlia Ropke, who became a certified flight instructor at 19, aims to inspire future female pilots by pursuing her dream of flying wide-body jets.

Outstanding Graduate Isabel Schinella discovered her passion for solving complex problems, teaching peers and designing impactful solutions.

Nicole Slaughter, now the director of digital content at Health Street, designs seamless digital experiences, using UX skills to positively impact lives.

Aidan Trommler says his studies have helped him see “civil engineering at work in the roads I drive on and in the built structures around me.“

Landon Walker used his classroom knowledge in real-world applications to win an award at the 2023–24 Associated Schools of Construction Reno Competition.

Inspired by video games, informatics student Carlos Williams overcomes tough challenges to become a top coder.