Students

Body language interpretation research connects computer science student with ASL community

May 9, 2016

When Prajwal Paudyal began his research on human-computing interfaces, he also found an interest in American Sign Language. He combined the two to improve gesture-based computer input.

Meet Spring 2016’s outstanding, distinguished undergraduates

May 6, 2016

Standout undergraduates from the six schools in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering are recognized and honored for their academic performance and contribution to their field and community.

Melissa Dunn — Outstanding Undergraduate

May 6, 2016

One of the biggest challenges for Melissa Dunn as an undergraduate was that she couldn’t do everything. She sure did her best to try, though. Dunn took advantage of all that Arizona State University has to offer.

Andrew Hickey — Outstanding Undergraduate

May 6, 2016

During his undergraduate years, Andrew Hickey conducted research, started a nonprofit education outreach venture, raised funds for a student organization and learned to dance

Nathaniel Flick — Outstanding Undergraduate

May 6, 2016

Nathaniel Flick, a computer systems engineering student in Barrett, the Honors College, has always enjoyed building and creating along with taking on new challenges, so engineering was a natural career path for him after being exposed to it in high school.

Morgan Kelley — Outstanding Undergraduate

May 6, 2016

Morgan Kelley's achievements earned her not only the award for outstanding chemical engineering undergraduate but the overall outstanding graduate honor the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

Sami Mian — Distinguished Service Award and Gold Ceremony Speaker

May 6, 2016

From his first brush with engineering, Sami Mian has actively worked to expand his knowledge to share with others.

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.