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BYU Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering Monthly Student Newsletter | Summer 2025
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It's time to wrap up the summer!
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After a hopefully wonderful summer, let's look back on how we filled it with engineering! We're also excited to start welcoming you back for a new school year. Read on to discover what you may have missed!
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Finals Week
Tues-Thurs, August 12-14
Good luck!
Check the BYU Academic Calendar for more specific dates.
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BYU Education Week
Mon-Fri, August 18-22
Come enjoy a variety of classes, dynamic presenters, evening entertainment, and the Spirit you’ll feel on campus with friends and family. Register here!
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We had summer camps, competitions, global service and more! Here are some highlights!
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BYU Global Engineering Outreach started our summer by traveling to South America and meeting with project partners in Bolivia, Perú and Ecuador. Engineering students, along with several other disciplines, developed prosthetic liners, identified sources of discomfort for patients in wheelchairs, and more!
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In our first competition of the summer, BYU Wind Energy took 1st place at the Collegiate Wind Competition in Boulder, Colorado! They competed alongside top universities from across the country in a collaborative and exciting atmosphere. Read an article about it here!
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As engineers, overcoming issues is a huge part of innovation. Watch this video to see how the BYU Mars Rover team did it in order to bring home a 1st place finish for the team!
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With great ambition and new goals, our BYU Rocketry team competed with their first-ever supersonic rocket and a 30,000-foot launch attempt. While the rocket unexpectedly failed, it still soared higher and faster than any previous BYU rocket. Check out this video to see what the Experimental High Powered Rocketry team is doing alongside the competition team to take this obstacle and turn it into a stepping stone.
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Traveling out to California, the BYU ASCE team competed with schools from around the world at the 2025 ASCE Civil Engineering Student Championships! The UESI Surveying and Concrete Canoe teams qualified, and BYU took 5th place for Best Final Product. Check out our post to see some of the highlights from this competition!
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FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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All of these amazing engineering adventures have been featured on our social media! If this type of content is your jam, you're new to the BYU college of engineering, or just don't want to miss a thing, follow us on social media! You can stay updated on all major platforms as our college starts a new school year with posts like this one from the summer!
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Be a part of our takeovers and DM us or watch old ones from current students, company representatives, competition teams, and more to come!
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Read up on engineering news here every week on the EnginEar highlight!
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Stay tuned with our upcoming college newsletter and our website for the following exciting events of the new school year:
- 🔧 2025-2026 SIOY ⚙️
- Kickoff events to enjoy the BYU Engineering community 🤗
- Club Rush 🤝
- Program specific career fairs 🌎
- And... 🥁🥁 a new application for College of Engineering scholarships! 🥳
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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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The last devotional of the summer is coming up! Don't miss it!
Devotional: Elder Gerrit W. Gong, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Tues, August 19, 11:05 AM | Education Week | Marriott Center
Spring + Summer 2025 Devotional and Forum Schedule
Stay tuned for the Fall 2025 Devotional and Forum Schedule coming soon!
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Student Leadership WCSL Grants
Applications are open now! The Weidman Center offers funding in these grants for select students who find or design high-quality, student-led engineering experiences that develop problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills. Applicants also find a faculty member to advise or mentor the experience. Learn more here about what these grants could help you achieve.
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.
New College Scholarship Application
Don't miss this opportunity to help fund your education! Watch out for our September newsletter where we will send out more information, including the link to the new application.
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As technology booms and develops, staying safe on the Internet becomes more important every day. This article spotlights the BYU cybersecurity major and the students that make it great.
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BYU engineering professor, Rob Sowby, teaches classes on sustainability and infrastructure. In this Q&A, he shared his concerns about the ability of public water systems to handle wildfires.
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The Molten Salt Electrochemistry Symposium wrapped up at the end of July. Researchers, students, and industry professionals came together to improve and share best practices.
More BYU Engineering News
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We're excited to have you back on campus!
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