A National Standard of Excellence

The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference is the premier event for engineering educators and researchers worldwide. In 2025, CREATE student researcher Chris Camacho didn't just participate in this high-level academic exchange—he set the standard for it.

Chris’s work represents the pinnacle of what student researchers can achieve when their dedication is matched by the robust research infrastructure and mentorship provided by the CREATE program.

Chris Camacho receiving the Best Paper Award at the ASEE Annual Conference

"Congratulations to Chris Camacho for receiving the 'BAE Division Best Paper Award' at the 2025 ASEE Annual Conference! Way to go Chris!"

Chris Camacho CREATE Student Researcher

The BAE Division Best Paper Award

The Best Paper Award is one of the highest honors bestowed at the ASEE conference. It is awarded to researchers who demonstrate exceptional clarity, technical rigor, and significant contributions to the field of engineering education. Chris’s research was selected from a competitive pool of submissions from faculty and graduate students across the globe.

By earning this award within the Biological and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) Division, Chris has demonstrated that UTEP research is not only relevant but leading the conversation in specialized engineering disciplines.

A National Milestone

This achievement highlights the "UTEP Edge" in action. It proves that our students are equipped with the technical communication skills and analytical depth required to stand out at the highest levels of professional societies.

Awards like these bolster the reputation of the Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering and serve as a beacon for other students, showing them that their research has the potential to influence the global engineering community.

Cultivating Scholarly Success

The CREATE program is designed to move beyond traditional classroom boundaries. For Chris, this meant having a platform to refine his research methodologies and receive the professional development necessary to produce award-winning scholarly work.

Through collaborative feedback loops and faculty guidance, CREATE ensures that student efforts are channeled into high-impact results, preparing them for future roles in academia and industry leadership.