BYU Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering Monthly Student Newsletter | Spring 2025
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Check in with the College of Engineering!
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Wherever you are this spring term, we hope you're having a great summer! Here are some general updates to keep you in the loop.
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Holidays
No class! Enjoy a day off.
Juneteenth - Thurs, June 19
Independence Day - Fri, July 4
Pioneer Day - Thursday, July 24
Check the BYU Academic Calendar for more specific dates.
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Last Day of Spring Term
Mon, June 16
Good luck on finals!
First Day of Summer Term
Mon, June 23
Fall 2025 Classes Registration
Registration is open! You can add classes to your schedule until the add/drop deadline in September, but classes fill up fast. Check MyMap to adjust your schedule.
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There are still devotionals going on over the summer! Make sure to check out these coming up.
Devotional: William Clayton, BYU Law
Tues, June 24, 11:05 AM | Marriott Center
Devotional: Dawan Coombs, College of Humanities
Tues, July 1, 11:05 AM | Marriott Center
Devotional: Brennan Platt, College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Tues, July 8, 11:05 AM | Marriott Center
Devotional: Sherami Jara, College of Humanities
Tues, July 15, 11:05 AM | JSB Auditorium
Forum: Paul Lambert, Wheatley Institute
Tues, July 29, 11:05 AM | JSB Auditorium
Spring + Summer 2025 Devotional and Forum Schedule
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FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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Get weekly updates with The EnginEAR on Facebook and Instagram stories each Friday, especially as study abroad trips and club teams travel and learn, compete, and serve.
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Watch for Takeover Tuesdays to get an insider look into some of the lives of our engineering students, including those traveling or competing. Or, be a part of it yourself! Checkout our Facebook and Instagram posts about what this would mean for you, then DM us if you're interested.
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If this type of content is your jam, you're new to the BYU college of engineering, or you just want to get more involved, follow us on social media! Stay updated on all major platforms as our college keeps doing incredible things this summer.
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Seeking Ideas for Engineering Capstone Humanitarian Projects
BYU Capstone is looking for partners to help identify and launch projects that will directly benefit the world. Whether the benefit is to an entire community or to a single individual, we want to hear about it. If you know of a potential project or a potential sponsor for an existing project, submit your ideas 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. [Our next student spotlight will come out in September 2025!]
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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As we finished up winter semester, the class of 2025 graduated and went "forth to serve." Take a peek into what it was like to celebrate our graduates and look forward to your own graduation with this video.
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We are proud of our graduates and proud of you! Keep up the good work!
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The Department of Chemical Engineering will be called the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering starting in Fall 2025.
We are excited for this change and the new opportunities it will provide for our students. Read more about this change on our Instagram and Facebook posts and on the department page.
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The Wind Energy team and Mars Rover team both took home competition wins for BYU in recent weeks. Stay tuned for more about how these stellar students were able to rise to their respective challenges.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: SAM BILLIN
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Meet Sam Billin, BYU civil engineering alum and CEO of Linkan Engineering. Sam specializes in the design of water supply, water treatment systems, and wastewater treatment facilities and provides unique insights to conventional as well as novel treatment plant designs. He encourages engineers to continue to try to grow and to focus on service, reflecting on the BYU motto.
Check out his spotlight video and 2025 college lecture!
We've also created an alumni page on our website. Learn more here about what you can look forward to as a future BYU Engineering alum.
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Read about the unique stories and undergraduate journeys of 14 graduates in the class of 2025. These are just a few of the many incredible students we have in engineering at BYU!
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BYU Rocketry became the first student group in Utah to successfully launch and recover their own hybrid rocket. Read KSL's article about how they did it.
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The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) ranked BYU as one of the top universities in the nation for most issued patents. Student inventors and their innovations are behind that ranking.
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BYU Free Wellness Coaching: Did you know that BYU Student Wellness offers free, one-on-one wellness coaching for both students and employees? Trained student coaches can help you set goals and stay accountable in these areas: social strategies, stress management, physical wellness, nutritional wellness, and intuitive eating. Learn more about how this resource can help you and get involved here. BYU Student Wellness is eager to help any who want to benefit from wellness coaching.
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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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Thanks for checking in! Enjoy the rest of your summer!
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