Featured Graduates of Spring 2022

Kyle Butler juggled three different aviation degrees during his time as an undergraduate student with goals to become a rotary wing pilot. He credits his successes to his parents, professors and friends.

Morgan Cividanes sought broader horizons through her dedicated study of informatics and enthusiastic connection with the rich diversity of the ASU community.

John Cody says he will take with him the confidence in himself that he can learn anything given the effort and the time thanks to his professors.

Jessica Dirks’ undergraduate experience was shaped by various leadership roles. Whether it was on Desert WAVE, Fulton Ambassadors, Barrett Honors Devils or her role as a soccer referee, she generated success within herself and others.

Jordan Fourcher’s entrepreneurial spirit is strong and it gave him the determination to start his own company in 2020. He will continue on an entrepreneurial path after graduating and thanks his professors for paving the way.

Willem Grier was infused with the entrepreneurial mindset by his Fulton Schools studies and research. His experiences included working with a team of fellow engineering students to form a business start-up.

Joseph Hale worked hard to build the skills he needed to become a software engineer, and spent much of his time as an ASU student helping others learn.

Amy Hector combined the creative and analytical aspects of graphic information technology to produce award-winning photography, branding and print design.

Abby Krell immediately knew industrial engineering was the right major for her with the perfect balance between business and engineering.

King Hei Ma began tinkering with computer parts when he was around 11 or 12 years old. It became a goal for him to find out how they actually work and turn it into a career.

Richard Duc Thuan Khang Nguyen has excelled in his manufacturing engineering classes and research. He is now earning his graduate degree and working toward his goal to open his own factories.

Muir’s education was elevated by the peers and mentors she connected with through many Fulton Schools student organizations and projects. She also tutored undergrads and did two internships with a major company.

Alexander Owen excelled in his civil engineering studies, creating connections with the next generation of engineering students and inspiring others along the way.

Smith Pittman found her purpose in environmental engineering, and is excited to continue her research in wastewater treatment so others can have an improved quality of life.

Felix Raimondo chose the human systems engineering program with goals to eventually use engineering solutions to impact the human experience. Along with excelling in academics, he spent his time making difference for his peers and future students.

Kamakshi Rajan decided to come back to college after raising her children to earn a degree in information technology.

Caleb Redshaw was surprised to learn how wide an array of major endeavors rely on expertise in mechanical engineering. His aspirations now include designing new space exploration technology and advancing astrophysics.

Katrina Santos has thrived in the tight-knit materials science and engineering program and fostered a sense of community in the Material Advantage student organization. In the future she wants to create more efficient and sustainable technologies.

Andrew Sheehan applied his service as an aviation mechanic in the Air National Guard and soared through studies of mechanical engineering systems at ASU.

Kayla Teague found the perfect fit for her in the Fulton Schools’ environmental and resource management program with a mix of environmental engineering and management.

Langston Tillman combined engineering, liberal arts, mathematics and social science studies in preparation for pursuing an advance degree in molecular engineering and a law degree.

Catarino Valle’s fascination with space exploration has led him to compete in NASA Artemis mission challenges through Next Level Devils and to help his peers learn aerospace engineering concepts to prepare for exciting careers.

Brenna Windish built a foundation for her future career through her hands-on construction management internships and involvement with student organizations.

Jennifer Wong engineered her Fulton Schools experience to include amazing opportunities in bioscience research, peer mentoring and multiple internships.

Yizhou Xiao embraced new technologies such as VR during his construction engineering studies and is excited to use them to make the construction field safer.