Outstanding Graduates
Each semester, the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering selects members of the graduating class who embody 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. Grand Challenges Scholars are students who have completed the Grand Challenges Scholars Program.
These students are deeply committed to making a positive impact on the world around them. Whether it is through volunteer work, community service, or other activities, these graduates are dedicated to improving the lives of those around them in the ASU community, Arizona and globally.
Outstanding graduates
Nicholas Antrasian
BSE in chemical engineering
ASU Outstanding Graduate Nicholas Antrasian supported efforts to combat plastic waste in Debark, Ethiopia, in his works with EPICS.
Zach Barrington
BS in construction management and technology
As president of the National Association of Home Builders at ASU, Zach Barrington built leadership skills, gained hands-on experience and networked with industry professionals.
Kamerin Calhoun
BSE environmental engineering and minor in Spanish
Kamerin Calhoun plans to use his BSE in environmental engineering and minor in Spanish to work abroad temporarily, immersing himself in local cultures.
Peter Culley
BSE in industrial engineering, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certificate
Outstanding Graduate Peter Culley learned the importance of ethical decision-making in industrial engineering and dedicated much of his time to volunteer work.
Alaa Eltahir
BS in information technology
Alaa Eltahir champions STEM access for underrepresented youth, blending her IT expertise with leadership to drive social change.
Tyler Goodrich
BS in engineering (mechanical systems)
Tyler Goodrich plans to transform automotive powertrains, driven by his passion for thermodynamics and hands-on projects in mechanical systems engineering.
Lucas Guaglardi
BSE in aerospace engineering (aeronautics)
Outstanding Graduate Lucas Guaglardi acquired the skills necessary to pursue his dream of becoming a spacecraft engineer.
Po-Heng “Peter” Ho
BSE in electrical engineering
Po-Heng "Peter” Ho aims to leverage the engineering skills he acquired at ASU to develop technologies that enhance connectivity and address real-world problems.
Joshua Hutchinson
BS in computer science
Software engineer Joshua Hutchison soars to graduation and charts his future course in the Accelerated Master’s degree program.
Javier R. Aguirre Martinez
BS in technological entrepreneurship and management, minor in real estate
During his time at ASU, Javier R. Aguirre Martinez used the leadership skills from his military background to lead the Polytechnic Student Veterans Club.
Angel Martinez
BS in human systems engineering
During her time at ASU, Angel Martinez enjoyed helping students navigate residential life as a community assistant and values the leadership skills she gained.
David McConnell
BS in software engineering
David McConnell sees engineering as a path to a meaningful career that also enables him to support family members who have been his source of encouragement.
Leo Moro
BSE in engineering management
Leo Moro credits his college education for providing knowledge and skills to pursue an engineering career and fulfill aspirations in his personal life.
Pooja Nara
BS in computer systems engineering
Pooja Nara expanded her engineering and technology education beyond classroom lessons, including developing an easy-to-use cryptography data base system.
Dahlia Ropke
BS in aeronautical management technology (professional flight)
Dahlia Ropke, who became a certified flight instructor at 19, aims to inspire future female pilots by pursuing her dream of flying wide-body jets.
Isabel Schinella
BSE in mechanical engineering program
Outstanding Graduate Isabel Schinella discovered her passion for solving complex problems, teaching peers and designing impactful solutions.
Nicole Slaughter
BS in graphic information technology (user experience)
Nicole Slaughter, now the director of digital content at Health Street, designs seamless digital experiences, using UX skills to positively impact lives.
Aidan Trommler
BSE in civil engineering, minor in sustainability
Aidan Trommler says his studies have helped him see “civil engineering at work in the roads I drive on and in the built structures around me.“
Landon Walker
BSE in construction engineering
Landon Walker used his classroom knowledge in real-world applications to win an award at the 2023–24 Associated Schools of Construction Reno Competition.
Carlos Williams
BS in informatics
Inspired by video games, informatics student Carlos Williams overcomes tough challenges to become a top coder.
Impact Award winners
Ritisha Das
BSE in mechanical engineering, BS in mathematics
Grand Challenges Scholar Ritisha Das is developing the necessary skills to pursue her long-term goal of becoming an astronaut and a space diplomat for the United Nations.
Ariadne Dimarogona
BS in computer science
Grand Challenges Scholar Ariadne Dimarogona turned her curiosity about computers into a legacy of mentorship within the Fulton Schools community.
Sarva Gupta
BS in computer science
Computer science Grand Challenges Scholar Sarva Gupta says computer science is a boundless field of opportunity.
Tushar Tyagi
BS in computer science
Grand Challenges Scholar Tushar Tyagi is an optimistic and entrepreneurial techie who hopes to engineer brighter future in a new role in robotics.
Grand Challenges Scholars
Ritisha Das
BSE in mechanical engineering, BS in mathematics
Grand Challenges Scholar Ritisha Das is developing the necessary skills to pursue her long-term goal of becoming an astronaut and a space diplomat for the United Nations.
Ariadne Dimarogona
BS in computer science
Grand Challenges Scholar Ariadne Dimarogona turned her curiosity about computers into a legacy of mentorship within the Fulton Schools community.
Sarva Gupta
BS in computer science
Computer science Grand Challenges Scholar Sarva Gupta says computer science is a boundless field of opportunity.
Tushar Tyagi
BS in computer science
Grand Challenges Scholar Tushar Tyagi is an optimistic and entrepreneurial techie who hopes to engineer brighter future in a new role in robotics.
Convocation speakers
Abed Benbuk
PhD in electrical engineering
Graduate convocation speaker Abed Benbuk researched how to eliminate wires and batteries from brain implants, winning numerous awards for his work.
Javier R. Aguirre Martinez
BS in technological entrepreneurship and management, minor in real estate
During his time at ASU, Javier R. Aguirre Martinez used the leadership skills from his military background to lead the Polytechnic Student Veterans Club.