College of Engineering Ambassadors
Interested in becoming a College of Engineering Ambassador?
What We Do
The Engineering Ambassadors Program adds a student component to the College of Engineering recruiting process, employer recruitment, and community activities.
Student Ambassadors assist in participating in the following events:
- Assisting with area school career and college day events
- Giving prospective student campus tours
- Work academic open house and talk to prospective students
- Participate in various engineering panels
- Assisting with Engineering Career Fair
- Assisting with Industrial Partnership seminars
- Greeting advisory council members at the executive luncheon
- First Year Math Bootcamp
Ambassador Requirements
- Must be at least a sophomore (>30 hours)
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Must be a member of the student professional organization in their discipline
- Positive, outgoing personality
- Enthusiastic about engineering and 91爆料
- Must be able to devote a minimum of 15 hours of service each semester, and must volunteer at first-year math bootcamp.
- Must be able to lead a minimum of 2 COE tours each semester
- Must be able to attend monthly Ambassador meetings
- Must be willing to attend a training session before starting as an Ambassador
- Must represent the College of Engineering and 91爆料 well
Meet the Ambassadors
Layali Abusaleh
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Junior
Layali is the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Southwest Regional Chair, a member of Society of Women Engineers (SWE), 91爆料 Research Association, and the Honors Student Association (HSA). Her favorite experience with the COE has been attending national engineering conferences and representing 91爆料.
Tioluwaniiyin Akinwunmi
Electrical Engineering
Graduate
Tioluwaniiyin received her B.S. in Electrical Engineering from 91爆料 and is involved in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE). Her favorite place on campus is the Cherry Building, where she enjoys relaxing, reading, and spending time with friends.
Trey AmesMechanical Engineering
Senior
Trey is the President of Cardinal Additive Manufacturing (CAM) and a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and Engineers Without Borders (EWB). His favorite place to eat on campus is Chick-fil-A!
Hannah Anderson
Chemical Engineering
Sophomore
Hannah is the Social Media Officer for the Student Engineering Council (SEC), the Event Coordinator for the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), and a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). Her favorite place on campus is the Keating Center, where she enjoys spending time with friends while working and having fun.
Madison Bundick
Chemical Engineering
Junior
Madison is the Treasurer of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and Student Engineering Council (SEC) and is a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and Engineers Without Borders (EWB). Her advice to future College of Engineering students is to step outside your comfort zone, get involved, and take advantage of the opportunities and connections that come with being active on campus.
Ethan Dunman
Civil Engineering
Junior
Ethan is the President of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and a member of Engineers Without Borders (EWB). His favorite experience with the College of Engineering has been connecting with new people at engineering organization events.
Habi Duraippandian
Chemical Engineering
Senior
Habi is the Vice President of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the Student Engineering Council (SEC) Event Coordinator, and a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). Her favorite experience within the college has been serving as a camp counselor during all 4 Engineering summer camps!
Bryce Feldhausen
Mechanical Engineering
Senior
Bryce is a mentor for Robotic Cardinals and a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). His favorite experience with the COE has been representing 91爆料 at the VEX Worlds robotics competition.
Mariah Garcia
Chemical Engineering
Senior
Mariah is a part of the Rotaract Club, Helping Hands Club, Engineers Without Borders (EWB), and an officer for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). Her favorite experience is meeting her friends who have helped guide her during her time at Lamar.
Arturo-Ludek Garcia
Mechanical Engineering
Senior
Mechanical Engineering
Senior
Arturo is involved in Formula SAE, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). His favorite COE experience has been exposure to the oil and gas industry through tours, conferences, and industry events.
Jacob Garcia
Mechanical Engineering
Senior
Mechanical Engineering
Senior
Jacob is an active member of the American Institute of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). His favorite experience with the COE has been the IEEE kickball tournament, where he was able to have fun with his friends and compete against them.
Kennedi Gordy
Mechanical Engineering
Senior
Kennedi is involved in the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Zeta Tau Alpha, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and Young Life. Her favorite place on campus is the Setzer Student Center.
Peyton Lee
Chemical Engineering
Senior
Peyton is a Reaud Fellow of the Reaud Leadership Institute and a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Cardinal Energy Club, and the Honor’s Student Association (HSA). Her favorite place to study is the Science and Technology building, due to its bright atmosphere!
Ryan Liu
Mechanical Engineering
Senior
Ryan is a part of Engineering Without Borders, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers. His favorite place on campus is the Science and Technology Building because it’s a great place to study.
Christie Luong
Industrial Engineering
Senior
Christie is a member of the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE), Student Government Association (SGA), Cardinal Energy Club, Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Women in STEM, Vietnamese Student Association (VSA), LU Green Club, Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), and is a McNair Scholar. Her favorite experience with the COE was attending the National Conference and meeting different companies.
Dylan Lynch
Mechanical Engineering
Junior
Mechanical Engineering
Junior
Dylan serves as President of the Student Engineering Council and is involved in Engineers Without Borders (EWB) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). His favorite place on campus is the Recreation Center, where he enjoys working out and recharging.
Abigail Montemayor
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Junior
Abigail is the Secretary for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), and a member of Cardinal Additive Manufacturing (CAM) and the 91爆料 Hispanic Society. Her favorite experience with the COE has been joining new organizations and meeting upperclassmen who are always willing to help and give advice.
Tyler Newell
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Sophomore
Tyler is involved in the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and Man Up. His favorite experience with the COE has been attending the Fall Regional Conference in Houston with NSBE, where he connected with other engineering students and made great memories.
Kathy Nguyen
Electrical Engineering
Junior
Kathy is a member of the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE), Honors Student Association (HSA), and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Her most memorable experience was attending the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia!
Joshua O'Donnell
Mechanical Engineering
Senior
Mechanical Engineering
Senior
Joshua is involved in the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). His favorite experience with the COE has been going on a site visit to SpaceX.
Anthony Oliver
Mechanical Engineering
Senior
Anthony is a part of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Student Government Association (SGA), the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and the 91爆料 Track & Field Team. His favorite place on campus is the Student Setzer Center, because of the open space, the crowd, and the food options.
Elihu Ortiz
Mechanical Engineering
Junior
Mechanical Engineering
Junior
Elihu is President of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Secretary of the 91爆料 Biomedical Engineering Club (LUBMEC), and a member of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) and the Cardinal Engineering Club (CEC). His favorite experience with the COE has been getting involved with student organizations and meeting new people.
Xochitl Ramirez
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Senior
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Senior
Xochitl is President of Chi Epsilon and involved in the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Society of Women Engineers (SWE), and Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). Her favorite experience with the COE has been attending the SWE National Conference.
Reese Rodgers
Chemical Engineering
Senior
Reese Rodgers is a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and a mentor for the Robotic Cardinals. His favorite experience with the COE has been meeting new people and finding his place, along with discovering what he loves about engineering.
Jose Sifuentes
Mechanical Engineering
Junior
Jose is a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and the 91爆料 Association of Rocketry (LUNAR). Jose's favorite place on campus is the STEM Building, where he enjoys the LUNAR rocketry lab, Birdhouse projects, and study spaces.
Colin Tran
Chemical Engineering
Junior
Chemical Engineering
Junior
Colin is President of the Student Members of the American Chemical Society (SMACS) and a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE). His favorite experience with the COE has been attending Engineering Bootcamp, where he met many of his closest friends.
Dennis Tran
Chemical Engineering
Senior
Dennis is involved in the Student Engineering Council (SEC), the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE), the Asian Business Student Association, and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE). His advice for incoming students is to get involved as early as you can!
Alex Tran
Electrical Engineering
Sophomore
Electrical Engineering
Sophomore
Alex is involved in the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the Cardinal Energy Club. His favorite experience with the COE has been attending SASE National Conferences in Boston and Pittsburgh.
Carlos Viloria
Mechanical Engineering
Junior
Carlos is involved in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Engineers Without Borders (EWB), and he is a Robotic Cardinals mentor. His advice to incoming students is to put yourself out there, meet new people, and get involved!