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Peter Lammers

ASU receives U.S. Department of Energy award for algae biofuel research

Fulton Schools researchers will share a $2 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy to fund work on innovative solutions to yield more in algae biofuel research.
School or unitEnergySustainability
Neithalth in lab with students

Neithalath cementing his status as pioneering civil engineering researcher

Civil engineering peers put spotlight on Narayanan Neithalath’s work to make stronger construction materials.

Global impact of Gibson’s construction planning expertise helps earn prestigious honor

An award for his research on the front-end construction project planning process and its worldwide application is a special career highlight for Fulton Schools Professor G. Edward Gibson Jr.

Multidisciplinary engineering teams design assistive technologies that aid in everyday tasks

Multidisciplinary teams of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral engineering students created devices and apps for clients to make independent living easier.
School or unitHealth

Meet Spring 2016’s outstanding, distinguished undergraduates

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.
Daniela Panfil

Daniela Panfil — Outstanding Undergraduate

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.

Jeffrey Capaci — Outstanding Undergraduate

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

Thomas Fyffe II — Outstanding Undergraduate

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.

Essential reading: Books that entertain, enlighten and inspire

Fulton Schools of Engineering faculty and staff members recommend books offering everything from profound lessons on life — including life as an engineer — to fascinating tales and frivolous fun.
Mobasher works with students to test concrete materials.

Materials research builds foundation for a better world

Civil and environmental engineering Professor Barzin Mobasher takes his concrete research out of the lab and into American Concrete Institute working groups to try to make more effective and efficient infrastructure.
School or unitSustainability
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ASU engineers break new ground with local governments

Horizontal directional drilling (HDD), also known as trenchless or no-dig drilling, can be done with nominal disruption to highways, streets, sidewalks, railways, riverbeds and ecologically sensitive areas

Bearup brings building expertise to construction profession’s next generation

ASU construction management and engineering students are getting the benefit of Professor of Practice Wylie Bearup’s four decades of experience in the building industry.
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Daniela Panfil student

Student Panfil, alumnus Sikes win Engineers Week awards

Colleagues recognized the achievements of Fulton Schools of Engineering student Daniela Panfil and 2004 graduate Melanie Sikes.

Engineers take to Cuba, Peace Corps sites for spring break

Fulton Schools students are traveling to Caribbean countries as part of ASU’s new Global Intensive Experience (GIE) program, a short-term study abroad option.
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Construction management competition can be career-building experience

Construction management and construction engineering students can find camaraderie – and possibly jobs – at the challenging Associated Schools of Construction annual Reno competition.

Professor’s endowment will move geotechnical engineering program forward

Edward Kavazanjian's estate gift aims to extend the long-term viability and prominence of the geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering program within the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.

Lakota professor will tackle wastewater pollution, mentor minority populations

After five years at the University of Utah, Otakuye Conroy-Ben has returned to Arizona — the state where she became the first Lakota in history to earn a doctorate in engineering. She is ready to advance a research agenda surrounding water and wastewater treatment and reuse.
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Ron Fedrick

Fedrick elected to National Academy of Construction

Ronald M. Fedrick, a construction management alum, was inducted into the National Academy of Construction for “leadership in the construction industry through industry organizations.”

Date range June 2016 – January 2016