Eric Chaidez

B.S. in Electrical Engineering
Class of 2013
Associate Staff at MIT Lincoln Laboratory

"UTEP was an important guide to achieving success in my STEM career. With the help of UTEP’s resources, I was able to participate in amazing projects with MIT Lincoln Laboratory and NASA. Overall, I am proud to be an alumnus of this prestigious university."

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Zachary Aidan Chanoi

B.S. in Engineering Leadership

"I learned how to succeed because of UTEP’s commitment to quality education and accessibility of professional experiences. The opportunity to work within a research lab and as a teaching assistant taught me the necessary skills I needed to excel as a graduate student and beyond."

Gina Zavala Alvarado

Metallurgical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering

"The faculty in the UTEP MMBME department provided me with skills essential to my academic success. Thanks to the faculty and my family, I have succeeded as a student by being selected for a Scholarship/Internship at Ellwood. I will be a good representative for UTEP and will use these opportunities to reinforce the concepts I am still learning."

Inti Sundeep

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering

"The UTEP College of Engineering puts students first. I had multiple opportunities including educational, social, and professional that helped me to be a well-rounded engineer."

Cristobal Robles

B.S. in Civil Engineering
Class of 2016
Graduate Engineer at Martinez Moore Engineers, LLC

"UTEP and the College of Engineering developed my technical abilities. The people I met as a student leader created long lasting relationships that have helped me throughout my professional career. UTEP and the College of Engineering create a space for great minds to come together and learn from each other."

Arturo Schiaffino

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering | M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Class of 2016 | 2018
Data Analyst II at Freeport-McMoRan

"UTEP and the College of Engineering represent a very valuable and unique opportunity for obtaining an excellent education. I participated in a strong academic program that was complimented with preprofessional and extracurricular activities. These activities gave me the tools needed to succeed in my future endeavors"

Jorge Luis Hernandez

B.S. in Computer Science
Class of 2016
Software Engineer at AT&T

"The College of Engineering prepared me for my career by providing me with exceptional skills necessary to succeed. My education enriched my life professionally and personally."

Megha Sharma

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
Class of 2018

"The College of Engineering has excellent faculty members who helped to guide me every step of the way. UTEP provided me with many opportunities like scholarships, presenting at conferences, site visits, and many more. I’m so glad I decided to go to school at UTEP."

Chance Garcia

Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering Energy Track
Class of 2013
Doctoral Research Assistant at The University of Texas at El Paso

"UTEP allowed me to excel and seize opportunities available in the United States. The curriculum and hands on work provides students with unique experiences to perform at high levels in their careers. UTEP is a top-tier institution where any student can sharpen their skills and reach their career aspirations. Go Miners!"

Matthew Vechione

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
Class of 2019
Assistant Professor, CEE Dept at UT Tyler

"UTEP equipped me for success in and out of the classroom. UTEP College of Engineering has excellent professors that motivated me to strive to be excellent every day."

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Erik Lopez

B.S. in Electrical Engineering
Class of 2016
Systems Integration at Barrios Technology, LTD at NASA Johnson Space Center

"The UTEP College of Engineering taught me how to be an efficient learner, I learned something new every day. That’s a good skill since I still use this ability now that I’m at NASA."

Alejandro Marquez

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Class of 2017
Sales Engineer at Schneider Electric

"UTEP College of Engineering is a place where learning has no limits and where you can continue your graduate studies and dig even deeper into your field of interest. I’m grateful to the UTEP College of Engineering and what it has done. I know it will continue to reward the next generation of students with opportunities."

Celena Arreola

B.S. in Engineering Leadership
Class of 2017
Environmental Engineer at El Paso Electric Company

"The best skill I learned from the College of Engineering at UTEP was working in teams. Problem solving in teams in my courses helped me develop into a strong engineer. An important part of success in my career is being able to work in a team and communicate solutions in an effective way."

Jesus Eduardo Trillo

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering | M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Class of 2014 | 2016
Engineer at NASA's Kennedy Space Center

"UTEP College of Engineering is the key that opened the doors to the future I always dreamed of, working at NASA as an engineer."

Alberto Mata

B.S. in Civil Engineering
Class of 2019

"One of the most rewarding experiences while at UTEP was when I finally earned my Hard Hat. Wearing the Hard Hat during graduation represented the dedication, time and hard work it took while earning my Degree in Civil Engineering."

Clarisa Aguirre

B.S. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Class of 2019
Materials And Process Engineer at Lockheed Martin

"My dream was to become a materials engineer and now I work for an aerospace company! With the help of the wonderful faculty in the UTEP MMBME department and support from my family, I’ve been able to reach my dream of becoming an aerospace materials engineer."

Belinda Esparza

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Class of 2015
Test Engineer at NASA's Johnson Space Center

"UTEP provided me with the right set of tools and skills to successfully launch my career and land my dream job as a NASA Engineer."

Juan Carlos Lopez

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Class of 2012
Strategy Consultant at IBM

"UTEP gave me the tools I needed to work at NASA and develop rockets that will take humans to the Moon and Mars."

Paulina Del Pozo

B.S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering
Class of 2016
Operations Leadership Development Program at Lockheed Martin

"Being an engineering student at UTEP felt like being part of an amazing family; one that supports you, helps you through difficult situations and classes, but also challenges you to step out of your comfort zone and become your best self. UTEP taught me the importance of perseverance, creativity and gave me the tools and knowledge to become a successful engineer."

Issac Aguilar

M.S. in Civil Engineering
Class of 2017
Civil Engineer II at AETCOM

"UTEP was my second home and I had many life changing experiences while there. Being able to work with all the bright students and intelligent professors challenged me in more ways than one. The years I spent there helped me become the engineer I am today."

Gina Moreno

B.S. in Industrial Engineering | Masters in Systems Engineering
Class of 2017 | 2019
Technical Account Manager at Microsoft

"The College of Engineering prepared me to take on new challenges, opportunities, form strong relationships, and represent my community."