Outstanding Graduates
The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering recognizes students who have worked diligently to excel academically and contribute to advancing the Fulton Schools mission.
Each semester, the Fulton Schools selects members of the graduating class who have demonstrated 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. Impact Award winners are selected for their leadership, volunteer and service roles that have positively impacted the communities.
For some of these students, the path to graduation was riddled with unexpected turns, challenges 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 Fall 2020 class below.
Outstanding graduates
Momen Abdelkarim
BS in computer science
Momen Abdelkarim is deeply inspired to leverage his skills in computer science to advance the common good, including founding an ASU chapter of PCs for Refugees.
Stettler Anderson
BS in construction management and technology
Stettler Anderson was involved in a variety of organizations, including the American Concrete Institute, Construction Managers Association of America, Association of Women in Construction and the Sigma Lambda Chi International Construction Honor Society.
Ted Bulen
BSE in materials science and engineering
Ted Bulen is a first-generation college graduate with two kids in grade school. One of his goals is to be a role model and show the value of working hard to achieve your goals.
Cintia Krueger Ceneviz
BSE in engineering management
Cintia Krueger Ceneviz plans to combine her engineering management skills with graduate study in data science to tackle some of the world's most significant challenges.
Joe Elio
BSE in mechanical engineering
Joe Elio is excited to work on developing energy storage technologies suitable for extreme temperature conditions of space and interplanetary missions. He looks forward to returning to ASU to pursue a doctoral degree.
Jeffrey Fallis
BS in software engineering
Jeffrey Fallis is excited by the pace of change in technology development and wants to take his software engineering skills to the bleeding edge.
Ari Faye
BS in graphic information technology
Ari Faye knew that graphic information technology was the degree for her because of its project-based nature, blend of technology and design and potential for significant influence.
Victoria Gonzalez
BSE in industrial engineering
Victoria Gonzalez values how the creativity inherent to industrial engineering will enable her to support industry in making important transitions seamlessly.
Smita Gopalakrishnan
BSE in biomedical engineering
Smita Gopalakrishnan applied the knowledge she learned in the classroom to real-world health care experiences. Whether in the research lab or as a volunteer, Smita wants to improve the life of others.
Dylan Haftings
BSE in environmental engineering
Dylan Haftings says his studies connected him to people who are passionate about the environment, inspiring him to use his education to help communities protect and restore their environmental health.
Julia Hughes
BS in technological entrepreneurship and management
Julia Hughes has always been passionate about technology and how it can aid people in both their personal and professional lives. Her new degree combines her love for technology with her business-related ambitions.
Ryan Laverdiere
BSE in construction engineering
Ryan Laverdiere chose to pursue construction engineering because he enjoyed the design aspects of the field, and looks forward to a career in building design.
Brooke Logan
BSE in civil engineering
Brooke Logan began her engineering journey at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Once at ASU, she became part of the NSF Academic Success and Professional Development Scholarship program and a volunteer at Sunshine Acres Children’s Home.
Mary McCready
BSE in computer systems engineering and BS in mathematics
Mary McCready applied the drive she learned in the Marine Corps to simultaneously complete degrees in computer systems engineering and mathematics — all while working full time. She plans to continue her studies in the 4+1 program.
Benjamin Murphy
BSE in engineering (mechanical engineering systems)
When Benjamin Murphy was selecting a degree, he wanted to chose a field that was constantly evolving and an industry where he could make a difference. Engineering checked all of his boxes and ASU was at the top of his list.
Michaela Pawlowski
BS in information technology
Michaela Pawlowski gained a wealth of valuable information working as an intern for Engineering Technical Services with hands-on, real-world experience. She'll carry that knowledge into her role as a system administrator.
Rachel Scheller
BSE in electrical engineering
Rachel Scheller made the most of her time at ASU. A natural leader, she helped expand the student experience by creating a new organization the Graduate Society of Women Engineers.
Clint Steiner
BS in environmental and resource management
Veteran Clint Steiner wanted to select a degree program where he could make a positive impact on the community and the planet. The environmental and resource management program allowed him to do just that.
Katie Vosler
BS in professional flight
Katie Vosler spent most of her undergraduate experience in a cockpit, several thousand feet above the ground, and she wouldn’t have had it any other way.
Alexandra Wolff
BSE in human systems engineering
Alexandra Wolff explored robotic, autonomous and interactive technologies in multiple labs, has co-authored research papers and is also influencing the next generation of engineers by leading STEM education events for girls.
Impact Award winners
Zion Leonahenahe Basque
BS in computer science
Zion Basque is a good hacker. He has researched ways to improve cybersecurity and has earned international recognition. With his help, one of ASU's hacking teams improved from being ranked 50th to 10th in the world.
Patric Bjotvedt
MS in electrical engineering
Inspired by his faculty mentors, Patric Bjotvedt helped shape the electrical engineering student body as a lead tutor and went on to manage a tutoring team. And his impressive work as an intern led him to a full-time position with the company.
Kathryn Chamberlin
BSE in electrical engineering
After successful projects at NASA, General Dynamics Mission Systems and The Boeing Company, Kathryn will have another achievement when her designs launch into outer space aboard a NASA telescope in 2025.
Augustus Crosby
BSE in computer systems engineering, BS in political science
The human connections Augustus Crosby made at ASU ended up being one of his biggest takeaways.
Pooja Addla Hari
BS in technological entrepreneurship and management
Pooja Addla Hari thrived as an undergraduate student in the technological entrepreneurship and management degree program and her future in entrepreneurship is off to a bright start already.
Sean Keller
BS in electrical engineering
Sean Keller is an honor student who sees the bigger picture of engineering. After graduation, he plans to use law to help electrical engineers reach their full potential.
Adwith Malpe
BSE in computer systems engineering, minor in business
The growth mindset Adwith Malpe developed at ASU was a key discovery on his academic journey, especially when it comes to the lesson of not shying away from mistakes.
Sinjini Mitra
MS in electrical engineering
Sinjini Mitra is an international graduate student who says she learned as much about herself as she did electrical engineering during her studies at ASU.
Richard Rigby
BSE in electrical engineering
Richard Rigby says mentoring fellow students as a peer career coach for the Fulton Schools Career Center was among the most rewarding experiences of his undergraduate years.
Emilia Sobczak
BSE in engineering management
With a degree in engineering management, Emilia Sobczak is ready to help people overcome obstacles and make positive changes in society.
Donn Watson
BSE in electrical engineering
As a student, Donn Watson led efforts to aid the homeless and mentor at-risk youngsters. She plans to pursue a master’s degree in electrical engineering and a doctoral degree in engineering education.
Convocation speakers
Kathryn Chamberlin
BSE in electrical engineering
After successful projects at NASA, General Dynamics Mission Systems and The Boeing Company, Kathryn will have another achievement when her designs launch into outer space aboard a NASA telescope in 2025.
Smita Gopalakrishnan
BSE in biomedical engineering
Smita Gopalakrishnan applied the knowledge she learned in the classroom to real-world health care experiences. Whether in the research lab or as a volunteer, Smita wants to improve the life of others.