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BYU Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering Monthly Student Newsletter | April 2025
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Just like that, you made it! Thank you for a wonderful semester.
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Whether it was college lectures, spotlights, SIOY, or other fun events, we stayed busy. Keep reading or check out our news page to learn more about what our college did this semester!
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Snack & Study
Every Wednesday, 1PM-3PM
EB Event Space, all students welcome!
Last one of April will be the 16th
Career Presentation/Workshop: Land Jobs Stat!
Wed, April 2, 3PM
Weidman Center EB | refreshments provided
Finally master LinkedIn, networking, and your elevator pitch with guest speaker Andrea Merriman! Sponsored by BYU Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
BYU Capstone Design Fair
Thurs, April 3, 11AM-1PM
WSC Ballroom | Watch a Preview
Get an insider look into how students are turning ideas into reality, featuring over 60 projects! Read more
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2nd Term / Semester Withdraw Deadline
Thurs, April 3
Last Day of Class
Wed, April 16
Reading Day
Thurs, April 17
Finals Week
April 18-23
Good luck!
2025 Commencement
Thurs, April 24, 10AM
BYU Marriott Center
College of Engineering Convocations
Fri, April 25, 10AM and 1PM
Smith Fieldhouse | Read more below!
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Meet Jefferson Santos Da Silva, a first-generation Ph.D student in Mechanical Engineering from Brazil. After feeling spiritually guided during his mission to attend BYU, Jefferson chose to study mechanical engineering because of the breadth of opportunities it offers. He has worked with BYU Rocketry and Wind Energy clubs and loves to research fluid dynamics in his Ph.D. When he’s not studying, he loves spending time with his wife and two kids. Read Jefferson’s story here.
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The Class of 2025 voted, and here are the results! Here are your most influential faculty from each program in the 2024-2025 school year.
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Andrew Fry, Chemical Engineering
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Dan Ames, Civil Engineering
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Matt Wheelwright, Construction & Facilities Management
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Albert Tay, Cybersecurity
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Stephen Schultz, Electrical & Computer Engineering
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Yuri Hovanski, Manufacturing Engineering
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Steven Charles, Mechanical Engineering
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Steve Shumway, Technology & Engineering Studies
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BYU Community Legal Clinic: Run by law professors and law students at the BYU Law School, Thursdays from 5-7pm. Walk-ins welcome, but recommended to email ahead for an appointment. The Clinic mainly helps with immigration issues but is willing to hear about any legal issue and may refer you to other organizations or attorneys if the Clinic cannot help.
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Financial Well-being: As the semester chugs on, you may have questions about your financial future. Whether wrestling with immediate concerns or long-term planning, BYU Enrollment Services has many resources for you, including a new series of articles on financial fitness with topics ranging from grocery shopping habits to managing your credit, understanding interest, protecting personal property, etc. Find the articles and other resources at financialplan.byu.edu, where you can also make an appointment for personalized financial information and guidance.
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Devotional: Teresa Bell, College of Humanities
Tues, April 1, 11:05 AM | Marriott Center
Unforum: End-of-Semester Celebration
Tues, April 8, 11:05 AM | Marriott Center
Devotional: Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Tues, April 15, 11:05 AM | Marriott Center
Winter 2025 Devotional and Forum Schedule
(Spring + Summer 2025 schedule coming soon!)
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ARE YOU GRADUATING IN APRIL?
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🎓 Congratulations to all of our 2025 engineering grads! We have something special coming to you soon. Keep an eye out for a special edition email just for our graduates!
Don't forget about "the party you've been studying for," Grad Bash 2025!
If you haven't gotten tickets yet, hurry! You have a few more days to register! Grab them by April 4th. Graduates get in free, and guest tickets are $15.
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NASA Fellowship Application Deadline
The Utah NASA Space Grant Consortium Fellowship is offering between $2,000 and $8,000 for undergraduate to Ph.D students. Submit your application to Lissa Matthews on or before May 9 at 5 PM. Read more about this opportunity here.
Student Spotlight Nominations
Each month, BYU Engineering Together showcases one amazing student on our website and around the college. We want stories about students from all backgrounds and perspectives. Nominate someone for an upcoming BE Together Student Spotlight.
Engineering Leadership Certificate Program
The BYU Engineering Leadership Certificate is an extra-curricular program designed to complement your academic coursework and encourage you to get involved in out-of-classroom experiences. Boost your resume and receive monetary awards. Learn more here. Applications are open year-round.
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Videographer: Join the college communications team to produce high-quality videos of the amazing work happening in the College of Engineering! Read job description here. If interested, email your resume and portfolio of relevant work to brian_blumer@byu.edu.
Graphic Designer: Join the college communications team to great interesting graphics for projects such as this newsletter, class coin, and Christmas card! Read job description here. If interested, email your resume and portfolio of relevant work to brian_blumer@byu.edu.
SIOY Co-Director: Be an important part of growing the spirit of innovation in the BYU College of Engineering! This position assists with leadership responsibilities associated with planning and executing the SIOY competition events and communications. Great leadership opportunity. Find out more or send cover letter and resume to Nicole Stewart at nicole_stewart@byu.edu.
Weidman Center Leadership Assistant II: Join a dynamic team that develops students’ leadership skills in the College of Engineering! As an Assistant, you'll support the Manager and Assistant Manager in planning and executing various programs and activities including the Leadership Workshop Series and Engineering International Fair. Find out more or send cover letter and resume to Nicole Stewart at nicole_stewart@byu.edu
BYU Engineering Together (BE Together) Student Assistant: This is a great opportunity to increase your leadership skills in belonging and unity initiatives, which will provide great experiences and skills to add to your resume. You'll work in the Weidman Center assisting with BE Together events and programs such as the Research Mentorship program and the Leadership Workshops. Find out more and send cover letter and resume to Lisa Knowlton at lisa_knowlton@byu.edu
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The BYU chapter of AIChE hosted the only Safety and Ethics Conference in the world with educational games, labs, lectures, and a mentoring event.
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Middle school students came to BYU and explored science, math, and engineering at the Discover STEM Fair. The BYU Mars Rover team showed off what they've been working on.
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SIOY finalists compete for more than just prize money. Read about how their experience creating a product with a team helped them grow, and check out how local news has covered SIOY!
More BYU Engineering News
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We're proud of you! Good luck on finals, and have a great summer.
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Are you new to the BYU college of engineering? Need to get more involved? Follow us on social media! We post engineering updates on all major platforms. Be the first to know about our fun challenges and student highlights, along with what students like you are accomplishing.
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