Message from Department Chair Bruce Gale
Mechanical Engineering Award Recipients
Student Leader Award

Curtis Casados
As Co-Chair of the Undergraduate Student Advisory Committee (USAC), Curstis has helped a large group of committee members fulfill Retention, Promotion, and Tenure responsibilities. He also developed a proposal for department improvements and planned several events including a Research Expo. Curtis has also been very involved in the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers where he served as both the Events Chair and the President.

Katie Bezdjian
As Co-Chair of our Undergraduate Student Advisory Committee (USAC), Katie has advocated for change, been the student’s voice, planned research colloquiums, and has contribute great ideas to curriculum and department changes. Outside of USAC, Katie has been in leadership roles for ASHRAE, helped host an all-day on-campus event for middle school students from underrepresented populations in STEM, and has participated in research.
TA of the Year

Billy Nagel
Billy is an amazing TA and lead TA. He truly cares about the students and has been a great sounding board for faculty developing course content, especially in the wake of COVID19. His thoughtfulness and caring extends well beyond the students though; he is in touch with our team of TAs and constantly considers their needs and capabilities. Billy is truly a thoughtful and dedicated educator.
Honorary Students
Graduating Students
Student Farewells
Carl Fletcher Garrison IV, MS
It has been a wonderful two years. I've learned much, made friends, and worked hard to achieve this degree that will take me far into the future. Thank you to all those who helped me along the way, I appreciate the time and service of everyone that has helped me get here.