Aidan Trommler

Aidan Trommler says studying civil engineering has given him a whole new perspective on the world around him.

“I see physics every day in things I used to take for granted,” he says. “I see civil engineering at work in the roads I drive on and in the built structures around me.”

Trommler knew he was on the right path at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University when he observed the demolition of two bridges over the I-10 freeway during a field trip organized by a professor.

“I loved the experience of being on an active site with all the heavy machinery, and it was something I would only experience as a civil engineering student,” Trommler says. 

Among his academic achievements, Trommler received the New American University President’s Award, SRP Rod J. McMullin Water Resource Scholarship, Stantec Scholarship, Jamal Sarsam Civil Engineering Award, Matthew Witczak Scholarship and the Moeur Award, which is given to students who earned all course credits at ASU with a 4.00 GPA. 

“Engineering is fun because it’s based on problem-solving,” Trommler says. “I like problems that feel like a puzzle — where I need to figure out where the pieces fit in, and how to reach the final solution. Each new thing is a bit different than the last. The variety helps keep things interesting.”

He also served as an undergraduate teaching assistant in his engineering courses for several semesters.

“I’ve met so many great people through that job, and it’s always my pleasure to help them out with my knowledge and experience,” Trommler says.

Beyond the classroom, he was part of the 2023-24 ASU student team that constructed a steel bridge and went to the regional American Society of Civil Engineers conference to compete against groups from other universities.

“It was great being there to support my team, and to watch the other teams compete,” Trommler says.

After graduating this December, Trommler will pursue a master’s degree in construction engineering through the Accelerated Master’s program at ASU.

“When I’m done with my master’s degree, I want to stay in Arizona and work in the industry,” he said. “I’d like to work for a public agency, handling cool projects and providing benefits to my community.”

Read about other exceptional graduates of the Fulton Schools’ fall 2024 class here.