Congratulations ECE Class of 2021!
The College of Engineering hosted a commencement ceremony in partnership with the James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences on May 14 in Arizona Stadium.
Download the commencement program (PDF) and watch the recorded ceremony.
Celebrating the Class of 2021
Earning an engineering degree is no small feat, and we are so proud of how hard you have worked.
The ECE faculty and staff are wishing you a wonderful summer and the best of luck in your next adventures. We look forward to hearing from you, our newest alumni, in the months and years to come. Bear Down!
Congratulatory Remarks
Tamal Bose, Department Head
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Congratulations! You made it.
Today is the day you join an elite group of University of Arizona ECE alumni. You worked hard to get here, and you deserve the recognition. The last 14 months have been very challenging, to say the least. The pandemic has crippled all parts of our community and nation. But we have persevered and are on our way to normalcy.
And you have persevered as well. ECE is one of the toughest majors on campus–long hours poring over homework, working in the labs, studying for exams, designing projects and running computer program after computer
program. You pressed on and overcame all the challenges, some like we have never seen before. I am deeply sorry the COVID-19 pandemic has caused such hardship and loss. And I regret that our traditional ECE 2021 convocation ceremonies were canceled. But everyone in ECE is so very proud of you. We are celebrating your achievements and cheering you on.
Now is the time to look forward and discover new opportunities, no matter how difficult things may seem. Keep following your passion, find your line of work, and make people’s lives better. The world is counting on you!
You are among graduates pursuing exciting careers not only in engineering but also in medicine, law, business, finance, and even politics. Our alumni are successful scientists, engineers, explorers and entrepreneurs working in government and industry, and for themselves across the entire spectrum of professions.
So, in a sense, this degree is actually the beginning of your journey. You triumphed academically, and no doubt you will do well professionally. After all, you have an ECE degree, and you are a Wildcat! You may even become rich and famous. But ultimately you will be known for how you treat others – for your kindness, humility and service.
Be sure to thank everyone who has been there for you along the way and show your appreciation for their crucial support and guidance.
We look forward to you visiting soon and can’t wait to hear all about your endeavors.
Bear Down!
Tamal Bose, Ph.D.
Professor and Department Head
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Hal S. Tharp, Associate Department Head
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Acknowledgments and Awards
Outstanding Students
Each semester, the College of Engineering honors outstanding students who are nominated by their professors and department heads.
Outstanding Senior
Spring 2021
Nicolas Ramos
Outstanding Senior
Fall 2020
Tru Thanh Quach
Outstanding Graduate Student
Spring 2021
Kyle Kuan
Outstanding Graduate Student
Fall 2020
Terrance Pat
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant
Dhruv Gajaria
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant
Maisha Hafiz
Awards for Excellent Performance at the Student Interface
The annual Student Interface Awards for Excellence honor ECE faculty, staff and teaching assistants who support our students by making them feel they are essential and valued members of the university community.
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant
Stone Wilkes
Outstanding Staff
Alexis Vasquez
Undergraduate Academic Advisor
Outstanding Faculty, Jr.
Dale Hetherington
Professor of Practice
Outstanding Faculty, Sr.
Hal S. Tharp
Associate Department Head and Associate Professor
Celebrating the Class of 2021
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