Students

Priya Nair — Convocation Speaker

May 6, 2016

Doctoral student Priya Nair discovered a passion for biomedical engineering early on in her academic career, and found a love for research in areas that will help better people's lives through the research opportunities available at ASU.

Matthew Jackson — Distinguished Service Award

May 6, 2016

Once Matthew Jackson decided to study electrical engineering and discovered all its possibilities, he set out to help current and prospective students enjoy it as much as he has.

Mobeen Ahmad — Outstanding Undergraduate

May 6, 2016

After an aimless semester in Tucson, Mobeen Ahmad transferred to ASU, where he found the project-based and hands-on learning of Polytechnic School to be exactly what he was looking for.

Daniela Panfil — Outstanding Undergraduate

May 6, 2016

Once Daniela Panfil began her work in water infrastructure, she has excelled, earning scholarships and awards for her dedication to using engineering to improve lives.

Rick Ahlf – Outstanding Undergraduate

May 6, 2016

Ariel Blackman — Outstanding Undergraduate

May 6, 2016

Outstanding Undergraduate Ariel Blackman is a storyteller who uses photography and graphic design to weave her tales.

Kristen Brown — Distinguished Service Award

May 6, 2016

Kristen Brown's undergraduate years as a chemical engineering student were highlighted by academic accomplishments combined with leadership and community service contributions.

Emily Herring — Distinguished Service Award

May 6, 2016

Emily Herring, a biomedical engineering and honors student, chose to become an engineer because she wanted to be able to develop tools that would enhance the lives of others.

David Mejia — Outstanding Undergraduate

May 6, 2016

David Mejia says the best reward for earning an engineering degree at Arizona State University is how proud it makes his family.

Logan Mathesen — Outstanding Undergraduate

May 6, 2016

Outstanding Undergraduate Logan Mathesen has earned the prestigious Fulton Dean's Graduate Scholarship and looks forward to teaching the next generation of engineers.

Jessa Schwarting — Distinguished Service Award

May 6, 2016

Jessa Schwarting used her growing computer science skills to aid education outreach efforts and community service projects.

Patrick Gaines — Outstanding Undergraduate

May 6, 2016

After five years in the United States Marine Corps, Patrick Gaines led student orgs related to veterans advocacy work and student success, while pursuing his dream of working in programming.

Kyle Walter — Distinguished Service Award

May 6, 2016

Kyle Walter came to ASU as a transfer student after his family moved from Wisconsin, but he specifically chose to become a Sun Devil based on what is now known as the Human Systems Engineering degree program in the Fulton Schools.

Ashley Krueger — Distinguished Service Award

May 6, 2016

Distinguished Service Award winner Ashley Krueger landed as a computer science engineer headed off to work for American Express.

Jeffrey Capaci — Outstanding Undergraduate

May 6, 2016

Helping lead a team in a national construction management and engineering student competition and internship positions in a variety of construction and engineering industries were highlights of Jeffrey Capaci's undergraduate years

Mikayle Holm — Distinguished Service Award

May 6, 2016

After her first semester or two at ASU, Mikayle Holm decided to get involved on campus and help make a difference. She believes that service is helping others without expecting anything in return.

Adam Johnson — Outstanding Undergraduate

May 6, 2016

A deep interest in understanding the interconnectedness between people and advanced technology drew Adam Johnson to study organizational and industrial psychology.

Thomas Fyffe II — Outstanding Undergraduate

May 6, 2016

After nine years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Thomas Fyffe II returned to his family roots in the construction industry. As a student, he did community service to aid the disabled, homeless veterans and Habitat for Humanity.