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During this graduation season, we're thinking of you - our alumni. Read about the Class of '25 and more updates from your alma mater!
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Another group of BYU engineers went into the world today, ready to use their skills to serve and innovate. Read about how the engineering class of '25 is adding to the legacy of BYU Engineering Alumni.
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Alumni Newsletter | Winter 2025
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Read the stories of 14 standout graduates from this year. They graduated today, and will shed their caps and gowns to take different directions into the world, becoming BYU alumni just like you to "go forth and serve" (a recording of today's convocation ceremonies will be available later on our YouTube channel).
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We were able to celebrate all of our graduates at Grad Bash! Watch one fast recap in an Instagram reel and see if you can recognize any of the graduates celebrating their next steps.
Follow our socials for exciting updates about our students and everything else going on in our college. We post updates on all major platforms. You can join fun challenges, follow faculty research news, hear from fellow alumni, and find new ways to engage with BYU Engineering.
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BYU ENGINEERING THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
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The Class of '25 is joining a worldwide network of engineers that have left BYU with a similar mission to impact the world for good. Watch how our alumni have spread light all over the world for over seventy years.
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BYU Engineering Alumni Around the World 1953-2025
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This year's SIOY Competition has come to a close after giving out $50,000 in cash prizes. 32 teams competed in the SIOY Showcase.
Varroa Tech won first place, crowd favorite, and $14,000 after presenting their biotechnical solution to remotely detect and monitor parasite levels within beehives. Their device addresses the agricultural issue of invasive varroa mites attacking and feeding on honey bees that keep crops pollinated and available in grocery stores.
DryRise won second place and $10,000. LUNIR Watchbands took third place and $8,000. All seven finalists received $4,000 for making it to the final competition. The final teams were:
Brizi: ventilated car seat inserts to keep infants cool
DryRise: a device that tracks how full a bladder is and wakes the user before they have a bedwetting incident
Indel Industries: using novel technologies to engineer a treatment for a mutation linked to over 50% of human cancers
LUNIR Watchbands: an innovative buckle and watchband that fits every wrist size, adjusts easily, adaptable to all watch pieces
R3ALITY: a compact 3D printer designed to print in any orientation, anywhere...even in space
SudStream: an integrated shower and soap delivery system to streamline the showering experience
Varroa Tech: a biotechnical solution to remotely detect and monitor parasite levels within beehives
It was wonderful to have everyone who attended there to celebrate the innovation of our students!
If this competition sounds exciting to you, or if you're just eager to mentor the engineers of tomorrow, consider joining Mentor Alliance!
Read more about the SIOY Showcase and final competition on our news page.
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A few times throughout the semester, we have the privilege to feature our fantastic alumni in our new video series. Click below to get to know Sam Billin (or watch his full address to the engineering student body here) and his passion for experiential learning. Check out our YouTube channel for future alumni spotlights and other interesting content about the people that make our college great!
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Sam Billin, Class of '91, Civil Engineering
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HELP CURRENT BYU STUDENTS
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Below are some ways to get involved with BYU Engineering students:
- Mentor Alliance: These are select professionals who use their experience and expertise to help students refine their leadership and technical skills through impactful mentoring opportunities.
- BYU Connect: Interested in expanding your BYU network? Join the CES Network (also known as BYU Connect) to connect with fellow alumni, current students, and recent graduates specifically within the Church Educational System.
- Recruiting: Are you in a position to influence hiring within your company? This page is loaded with information about why BYU grads make great employees.
- Oral History Project: In preparation to celebrate BYU's 150th year, we want to hear your stories! Your stories will be featured in a special publication that celebrates how BYU has impacted your unique life and light for the benefit of the world.
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After five years of research, BYU's Compliant Mechanisms Research Lab (led by professors Larry Howell and Spencer Magleby) has created a foldable antenna and telescope that can deploy off space rockets and permanently open to enhance satellite systems for NASA and the U.S. Air Force.
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The BYU 2ft Prosthetics club assisted in research and design for affordable, high quality prosthetics for those in need in the Dominican Republic last year. The Daily Universe spotlighted these engineering students and how they provided 433 legs, serving 408 amputees in 30 partnering local clinics.
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Toyota partnered with BYU engineering students under the direction of Professor Yuri Hovanski to implement a new welding technique (friction stir spot welding) that uses 40x less energy and produces welds 10x stronger.
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Construction Management professor Matt Wheelwright explained the cost-safety dilemma of wildfire prevention in light of the Southern California fires.
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The Daily Universe recently highlighted women's experiences in engineering at BYU. Currently only 12.5% of the undergraduate engineering college are women, but many resources are available to encourage belonging.
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Want to represent your alma mater with pride? Select BYU Engineering apparel is available at the BYU Store online:
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Thank you for reading this email. We would love to hear from you! If you have news related to BYU Engineering, email engineering@byu.edu.
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