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Honoring STAR engineers and supporters

Three of the STAR Award winners with ties to the Fulton Schools were honored during the 2019 Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers National Convention.
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Frontier of engineering sparks knowledge

Rebecca Muenich shared her expertise and perspective with interdisciplinary colleagues from around the country at the U.S. Frontiers of Engineering symposium.
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Keeping it cool: New building coatings beat the heat

Coatings for buildings will conserve energy and curb harmful carbon emissions if a startup venture by two recent ASU engineering doctoral graduates succeeds.
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Assessing the quality of water to improve the quality of life

Otakuye Conroy-Ben earned the Technical Excellence Award from the American Indian Science and Engineering Society for her research and involvement with Native American communities.
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A second chance at engineering leads to a lifetime of impact

JR Frey, an ASU civil engineering alumnus who received a second chance to earn his degree, found success in learning how to maintain a work-school balance.
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Aiming to elevate construction education

Enhancing ASU construction management students’ educational experiences is the goal of a new Del E. Webb School of Construction endowed professorship.
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The School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment welcomes its new faculty members

The Fulton Schools continue to bring in new faculty members to help students succeed and to advance the cutting edge in their engineering fields.
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ASU professor Paul Westerhoff selected for 2019 Clarke Prize

Paul Westerhoff has been named the 2019 Clarke Prize Laureate for outstanding achievement in water science and technology by the National Water Research Institute.
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Awards and honors come down the pipeline to Ariaratnam

Samuel Ariaratnam has been named a member of the U.S. National Academy of Construction and received the 2019 Excellence in Pipelines Award.
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Multidimensional environmental challenges

Fulton Schools faculty led an international conference to explore potential remedies to the world’s most critical environmental problems.
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Fulton engineers stand out among Phoenix young professionals

Four former Fulton Schools students are recognized for professional accomplishments and community contributions in the Phoenix Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list.
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Inspiring equality in STEM for International Women in Engineering Day

In honor of International Women in Engineering Day, faculty and students in the Fulton Schools were asked what they view as hurdles to attracting more women into engineering and how to bring more equality to STEM careers.
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Transforming the mindset on nanomaterials

The narrative on nanomaterials is shifting from being a potential source of contamination to becoming valuable tools for the benefit of human and environment health.
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EPICS Elite Pitch Competition expands impact of student projects

Eight student teams competed for funding to implement solutions for community challenges ranging from water purification to public health to internet access
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Fulton Schools’ youngest graduate gets a head start on making an impact

Emily Alcazar started taking college courses when she was 12 years old. Today she’ll graduate magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at the age of 17.
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Higher aspirations

Fulton Schools students and graduates tell why they chose to pursue master’s and doctoral degrees and why they’re convinced it’s worth the hard work.
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Industry and academia link up to prepare future engineers

ASU’s Friends of Civil and Environmental Engineering group supports educational efforts and gives back to the profession by preparing qualified engineers.
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Essential Reading: Books to light your path to the future

Fulton Schools faculty and staff members recommend books to provide insights and inspiration to guide students on their way forward.

Date range November 2019 – May 2019