College of Engineering Ambassadors
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 Lamar University
- 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 Lamar University well
Meet the Ambassadors
Tiolu Akinwunmi
Electrical Engineering
Senior
Tiolu is a part of student organizations such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) , and Society of Women Engineers (SWE). Her favorite place to study on campus in the Cherry Engineering Building.
Franky Alegria
Mechanical Engineering
Junior
Franky is the President of the Student Engineering Council, along with being a part of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). His advice to incoming students would be to get involved and volunteer as much as you can.
Trey Ames
Mechanical Engineering
Sophomore
Trey is the President for Engineers Without Boarders (EWB), the Treasure for Cardinal Additive Manufacturing (CAM) and the Event Coordinator for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). His favorite place to eat on campus is Chick-Fil-A!
Brynn Baker
Electrical Engineering
Sohpomore
Brynn is a part of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), and Robotic Cardinals. Her advice for future engineering students would be to find your study groups and begin networking early.
Bobby Barton
Computer Engineering
Senior
Bobby is involved in the Baptist Student Ministry, Robotics Cardinals, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). His favorite experience as a College of Engineering Student at Lamar was getting the opportunity to travel VEX U Worlds and compete in the world's largest robotics competition with his friends.
Jack Boyko
Electrical Engineering
Senior
Jack is involved with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Jack’s favorite experience was at our annual community event geared towards kids, Discover Engineering where he got to introduce the next generation into the world of electronics.
Jewell Capps
Civil Engineering
Junior
Jewell is a part of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Chi Epsilon, and Chi Alpha. Her favorite place on campus is the rec center, due to the community there and being able to be physically active.
Mariah Garcia
Chemical Engineering
Sophomore
Mariah is a part of Rotaract Club, Helping Hands Club, Engineers Without Borders (EWB), American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). Her favorite experience is meeting her friends who have helped guide her during her time at Lamar.
Rafael Gutierrez
Mechanical Engineering
Senior
Rafael is a part of the Society of Automotive Engineers, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). He believes that his involvement in these organizations prepared him for his internship and co-ops.
Phuong Khuu
Mechanical Engineering
Junior
Phuong is involved is the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Student Engineering Council (SEC), Engineers Without Boarders (EWB), Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) ,and Society of Women Engineers (SWE).
Kirby King
Mechanical Engineering
Junior
Kirby is involved with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)and American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). His favorite experience in the College of Engineering is volunteering for events such as the Career Fair and VEX Robotics Competitions.
Austin Knowles
Electrical Engineering
Junior
Austin is involved with student organizations Cardinal Energy Club and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) His favorite experience as a College of Engineering student has been the participating in student organizations within the College.
Payton Larkin
Civil Engineering
Sophomore
Payton is involved with American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and Engineers Without Borders (EWB). His advice for incoming engineering students is to get to know both your classmates and your professors, because they can help with classes and future job opportunities.
Peyton Lee
Chemical Engineering
Sophomore
Peyton is the 2024-2025 Public Relations officer for the American Institute fo Chemical Engineers (AIChE), a Reaud Fellow of the Reaud Leadership Institute, and an active member in the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Cardinal Energy Club, and the Honor’s Student Association (HSA).
Ryan Liu
Mechanical Engineering
Junior
Ryan is a part of Engineering Without Borders, American Society of Mechanical Engineering, Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers. His favorite place on campus is Science and Technology Building because it’s a great place to study.
Christie Luong
Industrial Engineering
Junior
Christie is a part of several student organizations, including: Society of Asian Scientist 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, and Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK)
Ana Morfin
Mechanical Engineering
Senior
Ana is involved with American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and Society of Women Engineers (SWE). Her favorite experience as a College of Engineering student was participating in the 2024 NASA Student Launch competition.
Kathy Nguyen
Electrical Engineering
Junior
Kathy is a part of the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE), Honors Student Association (HSA), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) , Lamar University Ambassadors. Her most memorable experience was attending the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia!
Tori Nguyen
Industrial Engineering
Junior
Tori is a part of student organizations such as the Industrial Engineering Advisory Council, Cardinal Energy Club, Society of Asian Scientists & Engineers (SASE), Asian Business Student Association. Her favorite place on campus is The Setzer Center.
Kevwe Onakpoya
Chemical Engineering
Senior
Kevwe is a part of student organizations Society of Women Engineers (SWE), National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE). Her favorite experience as a College of Engineering student is the Engineering Career Fairs!
Alex Paulino
Mechanical Engineering
Junior
Alex is a part of student organizations Engineers Without Borders (EWB), and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). His favorite experience as a College of Engineering student has been interning in different industries.
Landon Paulino
Electrical Engineering
Junior
Landon is a part of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), and Engineers Without Borders (EWB). His favorite experience as a College of Engineering student is working on the Cherry Haunted House.
Jackie Salmeron
Chemical Engineering
Junior
Jackie is involved in student organizations American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), and Engineers Without Borders (EWB). Her favorite part of campus is the second or fourth floor in the library, as they are perfect for studying.
Trey Tolar
Electrical Engineering
Junior
Trey is a part of student organizations Cardinal Additive Manufacturing (CAM), Engineers Without Borders (EWB), and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). His favorite spot on campus is the COE Dean’s Suite because it gives all the students a place to meet up to study and hang out between classes.
Dennis Tran
Chemical Engineering
Junior
Dennis is Vice President of the Student Engineering Council (SEC), and is involved with Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE), the Asian Business Student Association, and a Lamar University Ambassador. His advice for incoming students is to get involved as early as you can!
Carlos Viloria
Mechanical Engineering
Sophomore
Carlos is involved in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Engineers Without Borders (EWB), and Robotic Cardinals. His advice to incoming students is to put yourself out there, meet new people, and get involved!
Kearstan Zabel
Chemical Engineering
Junior
Kearstan is involved in the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE) and Engineers Without Borders (EWB). Her favorite experience as a College of Engineering student is getting opportunity to actively participate in student outreach camps.