Students

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.

Nathan Kirkpatrick — Outstanding Undergraduate

May 6, 2016

Nathan Kirkpatrick's time at ASU was defined and shaped by his commitment to research, which will continue to guide his career after graduation.

Leo Osorio — Distinguished Service Award

May 6, 2016

Coming from a family of engineers, Leo Osorio was always drawn to the field.

David Hutchens — Outstanding Undergraduate

May 6, 2016

Instead of sticking with an unsatisfying job, David Hutchens decided to pursue something he truly loves: flying. Thanks to the aeronautical management technology program, Hutchens' career is taking off.

Sanya Mehta — Distinguished Service Award

May 6, 2016

Between her pre-med studies and concurrent degrees, Sanya Mehta dedicated many hours to service and extra-curricular activities, including serving as a Fulton Ambassador, a Barrett Mentor, an E2 Camp Counselor and outreach director for the Society of Women Engineers — to name just a few!

Jorge Cardenas — Outstanding Undergraduate

May 6, 2016

Now headed for a doctoral program at Duke University, Jorge Cardenas chose electrical engineering to leverage innovation in electronics to contribute to societal growth and advancement.

Wesley Coomber — Outstanding Undergraduate

May 6, 2016

After not meeting his full potential in high school, Wesley Coomber decided to apply himself fully in college.

Lynne Nethken — Outstanding Undergraduate

May 6, 2016

Lynne Nethken sees her future devoted to developing new technology to advance the fields of robotics, artificial intelligence, space exploration and autonomous electric vehicles.

Anna Weiss — Outstanding Undergraduate

May 6, 2016

When you find a subject you love, you stick with it. For Anna Weiss, that's materials science and engineering.

David “DJ” Dickinson — Outstanding Undergraduate

May 6, 2016

DJ Dickinson spent 15 years in corporate America, after being honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1994, working his way up from warehouse supervisor to executive management, without a degree, when the opportunity to attend ASU arose.

Adaptive ice climbing excursion heats up capstone thinking

May 3, 2016

Interactions with ice climbers who possess disabilities ranging from amputations to traumatic brain injuries have inspired three biomedical engineering students' upcoming senior capstone project.

Christopher Balzer secures Goldwater Scholarship, plans to make a difference with chemical engineering

April 26, 2016

Chemical engineering student Christopher Balzer plans to use the prestigious award to continue his research and aid bringing about progressive change in the world.