Gabriel Adams

Gabriel Adams chose to major in electrical engineering in the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University, considering it the premier engineering school in the state.

“I chose electrical engineering, because I had enjoyed circuits and physics courses in high school and wanted to continue to develop my interests in these subjects,” he says.

This spring, Adams will earn a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering.

Adams knew he was on the right track during his fourth circuits class discovering the material to be very challenging but enjoyable. He found working with Sule Ozev, a professor of electrical and computer engineering in the Fulton Schools, to be greatly rewarding.

“Dr. Ozev is probably the reason I love circuits as much as I do,” Adams says. “Her circuits class taught me the fundamentals in such a fun and engaging way that it has paved the path for me to dive deep into complex circuit analysis with ease.”

He is most proud of balancing his rigorous coursework, which enabled him to engage in extracurricular activities and study abroad, all while graduating on schedule.

“My philosophy while at ASU was to never say no to anything, and to take as many opportunities as I could reasonably handle,” Adams says. “You always regret the things you never did, so I wanted to make sure I did everything.”

During his program, he supplemented his studies by participating in the Fulton Schools Grand Challenges Scholars Program, or GCSP, an innovative curriculum that prepares future engineers to address global challenges facing society as defined by the National Academy of Engineering.

Outside of the classroom, Adams served as an officer for Triathlon at ASU, a student club dedicated to supporting competition and building a community for triathletes of all levels.

After graduation, Adams will continue his studies at ASU in the electrical engineering Accelerated Master’s degree program via its online delivery option. He will also start work as a semiconductor engineer for Honeywell Aerospace in Clearwater, Florida.

“My goal is that my degree helps change the world,” Adams says. “I hope to contribute to making everybody’s life easier in the future and progressing the human race toward a future of sustainability and prosperity for all.”

Read about other exceptional graduates of the Fulton Schools’ spring 2025 class here.