Meet the exceptional graduates of Fall 2021

At the close of the fall and spring semesters, the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering recognizes select members of the graduating class for demonstrating academic excellence, extraordinary leadership and community service.

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.

Many of these students may have faced challenges along their path to graduation, but through their perseverance and dedication, each of these graduates leaves a unique mark and lasting impact on the Fulton Schools community, Arizona and around the world.

Learn about the exceptional graduates of the Fall 2021 class.

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Erik Wirtanen

Erik Wirtanen graduated from Arizona State University in 2001 with a BS in recreation management and tourism. He got his start in the communications field as an undergrad with the ASU Athletics Media Relations office. He worked at UC Irvine from 2002 until 2014 in the Department of Athletics and then The Henry Samueli School of Engineering. In August of 2014, Wirtanen joined the marketing and communications office of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.

Media contact: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering