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BYU Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering Monthly Student Newsletter | November 2025
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Serving up resources for success at BYU Engineering
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In this month of Thanksgiving, discover events and opportunities that we put on because we are thankful for and want to support YOU. Read on to see how you can learn from experts, innovate to compete, and get inspired by fellow student success.
We are thankful that you share your light, hard work, and time with our college!
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Snack and Study
Wednesdays from 1-3PM
EB Event Space | All College of Engineering students are welcome! Check what the snack of the week is on our calendar.
SIOY App & Funding Deadline
Sat, November 1, 11:59PM
SIOY Homepage | Apply here.
Fall Short-term Loan Due Date
Sat, November 1
BYU 150: Night of Light
Fri, November 7, 7PM
WSC | Schedule and tickets
This month's late night BYU community anniversary celebration is Date Night. Enjoy 30+ free activities and free food, followed by a drone show!
Utah College Day of Service
Sat, November 8
WSC | Participate in various service projects and bring your friends!
Cougstival
Mon-Sat, November 10-15
More info | A week long service-themed scavenger hunt across BYU campus to uniting the community!
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Leadership Workshop: Becoming an Expert Problem Solver
Mon, November 10, 4-5PM, or
Thurs, November 13, 6-7PM
EB Event Space | RSVP
Learn problem-solving tools for success and enjoy Chick-fil-A nuggets!
College Lecture - "Powering Progress: Energy Transition and Autonomous Solutions in Mining"
Thurs, November 13, 11AM-12PM
JSB Auditorium | Learn from Corey Wurtzbacher, an industry professional at Caterpillar Inc!
Student + Mentor Alliance Lunch
Thurs, November 20, 12-1PM
EB Event Space | RSVP Required
See details below.
SIOY Speed Mentoring
Thurs, November 20, 1:30-3:30PM
EB 1st Floor | SIOY Homepage
SIOY teams receive guidance from alumni and industry professionals about your project.
2nd Term/Full Semester Withdraw Deadline
Mon, November 24
No Classes
Wed-Fri, November 26-28
Have safe travels, and enjoy your holiday!
Thanksgiving 
Fri, November 28
Don't forget to tell the one's you're thankful for that you love them!
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STUDENT AND MENTOR ALLIANCE LUNCH
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Student and Mentor Alliance Lunch 2025
Thurs, November 20, 12 PM | RSVP
Join us for a lunch with BYU Engineering alumni and friends of the college. This is an excellent opportunity to network with and receive guidance from alumni and professionals. Best of all, it’s free! Spots are limited and proof of RSVP is required to enter.
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NOVEMBER STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
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Meet Samantha Sifuentes, a TES major from Huntington Beach, California. She and her sidekick, Skipper the Chihuahua, transferred to BYU and switched majors halfway through her degree. In the TES program, she found friends during culture shock. She carries the pride of her family through her education as a first-generation student. When she’s not engaging in hands-on learning at the Toolbox, one could find her outside with her camera or making chunky blankets. Read Samantha’s story here.
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COLLEGE LECTURE: COREY WURTZBACHER
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Corey Wurtzbacher is the Vice President and General Manager of Technology and Global Sales Support at Caterpillar Inc. He executes sales strategy for the mining team while focusing on safety, productivity, and asset management for customers. Corey has over 30 years of expertise in product development and order-to-delivery, with a variety of roles in engineering, operations, and purchasing. He holds degrees from Eastern Michigan University and University of Detroit Mercy.
He will deliver his address, “Powering Progress: Energy Transition and Autonomous Solutions in Mining," to our BYU Engineering community at this month’s College Lecture, Thursday, November 13 at 11 a.m. in the JSB auditorium.
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BYU 150: BEACONS OF LIGHT
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At BYU Engineering, we are participating in the initiative of hope that the university is taking to celebrate its sesquicentennial anniversary! We are featuring seven ways BYU engineers have been "beacons of light" as a part of BYU 150. In each of our newsletters this year, we'll share one of them with you.
This month: Tiny Temples.
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Students and faculty accomplished the world’s smallest 3D printing to convert biomedical lab machines into one tiny chip. Their practice method of choice? Miniature temples.
Articles have been published about this project by Church News, BYU Communications, and other news organizations.
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Devotional: Elder Edward B. Rowe, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Tues, November 4, 11:05 AM | Marriott Center
Devotional: Elder B. Corey Cuvelier, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Tues, November 11, 11:05 AM | Marriott Center
Forum: TBA
Tues, November 18, 11:05 AM | Marriott Center
Fall 2025 Devotional and Forum Schedule
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CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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Be a part of our social media this giving season! To celebrate Thanksgiving together, we'd love to hear what YOU love about BYU and what you're thankful for. Send us a video, write a quick thought, or send in a few pictures of what you are grateful for, and we might feature you on our page.
Follow us on social media! You can stay updated on all major platforms and stay involved with BYU Engineering as the school year continues.
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Scholarships for Engineering Students
The BYU Engineering college has separate scholarship application opportunities from the general university scholarship that are offered. As you are finding ways to fund your education, apply here to scholarships that are available specifically to BYU Engineering students, even specific to your unique program or department.
Engineering Abroad Opportunity Scholarship
The Weidman Center is looking for students with significant financial need who would like to have a study abroad experience. Apply here and have a current FAFSA on file with BYU to support your study abroad experience. Applications close on December 1st.
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.
Handshake
Connect with potential future employers by signing up for Handshake. Input your BYU email here to use the app to get more out of career search events and get notified about new job postings. Additionally, career directors and advisors at our college have compiled a regularly updated spreadsheet of job listings on Handshake for each major. Take advantage of these resources to find the job for you!
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Food Insecurity Resources: The Dean of Students Office wants to help students who are struggling to pay for or have limited or uncertain access to their essential food needs. On and off-campus resources are available for students who struggle with food insecurity. Contact the Dean of Students Office, walk-in at their office in the Wilk, or check out their website for more help.
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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: This resource provides free legal services to those in need and those who want to help others. Run by BYU Law professors and students, you can find the clinic in the BYU Office of Belonging at the Wilk on Thursdays from 5-7pm. Walk-ins are welcome, but it's recommended to email ahead for an appointment. The following help is available at the Clinic:
- Help with immigration issues
- Listening and guidance to first steps about any legal issue (contracts, housing, etc.)
- Courses for non-lawyers on citizenship and other community classes
- This includes a new BYU course on representing individuals navigating U.S. Immigration Law. It will be available soon!
- Assistance in both English and Spanish
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Financial Well-being: As the semester begins, 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 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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A KSL documentary, titled "A Higher Purpose," featured BYU Engineering capstone and outreach projects that transform lives and solve challenges faced in communities in Mongolia, Tanzania, and Ecuador.
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Get to know our five newest faculty—their testimonies, research, and life at home—in this spotlight article.
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BYU mechanical engineering alum, Conner Mantz, broke the American marathon record at the Chicago Marathon. Various news organizations shared perspectives of his historic accomplishment ( KSL, Deseret News, and NBC Sports). |
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Despite the cancellation of their capstone, a team of mechanical engineering students applied their hard work from the project to win first place at a manufacturing engineering design competition.
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JUMPIN' JACK-O' LANTERNS!
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Congrats on making it to the bottom of the newsletter! Your reward is a second shot at the high score in our college game, Robot Jump.
Check out this game we made for you. Compete with your fellow engineers to take a break from your studies. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Tell the people you love you're thankful for them!
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