2019-2020 Executive Committee Members
Hamzah Ahmed - Class of 2021
Position: External Subcommittee Member
Major: Biomedical engineering
Minor: Psychology
Hometown: Plano, Texas
Why I want to be an engineer: I wanted to be on the frontline of the charge to technological progress and into new frontiers.
Shoaib Ahmed - Class of 2021
Position: Internal Subcommittee Member
Major: Mechanical engineering
Minor: Mathematics
Hometown: Spring, Texas
Why I want to be an engineer: I want to be an engineer because of concerns for the future in terms of energy and the environment.
Nicholas Borynack - Class of 2021
Position: Internal Subcommittee
Major: Aerospace engineering
Hometown: Frisco, Texas
Why I want to be an engineer: Throughout my whole life I have always loved solving problems and fixing things. I remember when I was in middle school, the PlayStation in our house stopped working. I took it upon myself to figure out what the problem was, and ended up replacing the optical drive myself and fixed the issue for $15. I've always enjoyed solving problems and building things, and when it came time to choose my major for college, I already knew engineering was going to be the best for me. I am now in Aerospace Engineering and loving it so far.
Isabella Bradberry - Class of 2022
Position: Internal Subcommittee Member
Major: Aerospace engineering
Minor: Art
Hometown: Pflugerville, Texas
Favorite thing about Engineering Honors: I love the Living Learning Program. It is definitely a highlight to have a place full of students in my own major. Also, my ECOS squad fellow is one of the first and few engineering students that's not a freshman that I got to know my freshman year.
Jacob Brown - Class of 2021
Position: Internal Subcommittee Member
Major: Computer science and engineering
Hometown: Spring, Texas
Why I want to be an engineer: I love using scientific, mathematical, and computational principles to solve problems.
Thomas Cheung - Class of 2022
Position: External Subcommittee Member
Major: Biomedical engineering
Hometown: Plano, Texas
Favorite thing about Engineering Honors: The course scheduling socials as they really helped me plan my future classes and let me talk to older students in my major about which classes they took.
Noble Gutierrez - Class of 2022
Position: Internal Subcommittee Member
Major: Mechanical engineering
Hometown: Carrollton, Texas
Favorite thing about Engineering Honors: I value the networking and leadership opportunities and the important information that is shared through the many forms of communication (emails, twitter, townhalls, eCampus, etc.). These opportunities and shared information allow me to develop my network, grow as a leader, and develop as an engineer. Engineering Honors facilitates my awareness and access to these resources.
Jennifer Jou - Class of 2021
Position: Internal Subcommittee Member
Major: Industrial engineering
Hometown: Taipai City, Taiwan
Favorite thing about Engineering Honors: I love the connection you make with students that have the same aspiration as you because it is empowering to work towards a common goal with like minded people.
Evan Kelly - Class of 2021
Position: Internal Subcommittee Member
Major: Aerospace engineering
Minor: Mathematics
Hometown: Friendswood, Texas
Why I want to be an engineer: Engineering allows me to use my skills in math and science to help members of my society.
Zeeshan Kunnummal - Class of 2021
Position: Internal Subcommittee Member
Major: Aerospace engineering
Minor: Mathematics
Chris Leshikar - Class of 2020
Position: External Subcommittee Member
Major: Aerospace engineering
Minor: Mathematics
Hometown: Shiloh, Illinois
Favorite thing about Engineering Honors: My favorite part of Engineering Honors (EH) is the Course Scheduling Social and the mentoring aspect that comes with it. As a freshman, it was very beneficial to connect with upperclassmen and get insight on what to expect from courses, and what kinds of elective classes to think about based on personal interests. That kind of mentorship was very helpful to me and something that EH does a good job with.
Nathan Mandell - Class of 2022
Position: External Subcommittee Member
Major: Computer science and engineering
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Favorite thing about Engineering Honors: My favorite part of Engineering Honors are the Track Coordinators. I have gotten very good information every time I've met with a Track Coordinator and the meetings have been far more useful than meetings I have had with other advisors. I think that having individuals who are knowledgeable about the resources that EH offers and the requirements to graduate with Honors distinction is extremely useful to Honors students. I also think that the Track Coordinators serve as a good way for students to learn more about opportunities available to them that other students may not have access to.
Lorenzo Martinez - Class of 2021
Position: External Subcommittee Member
Major: Mechanical engineering
Hometown: Spring, Texas
Why I want to be an engineer: I would help my dad on projects around the house giving me the desire to work on or create projects of my own, while my mom would help me with the school side of things by keeping me focused in the classroom setting.
Raniyah Nathani - Class of 2022
Position: Internal Subcommittee Member
Major: Biomedical engineering
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Favorite thing about Engineering Honors: My favorite thing about Engineering Honors is that it has provided a very close-knit community inside a very large university. In this community, I have been able to find tremendous amount of support and help from faculty members/ professors and upperclassmen. My freshman year would not have been the same if it were not for the Engineering Honors that has been able to create a strong community as a result of dedicated individuals that work hard to help students achieve their goals and ambitions. Every day, this success-driven atmosphere motivates and inspires me to make a greater impact in my surroundings and in my community as well as perceive each challenge as an opportunity to improve and discover.
Jason Nguyen - Class of 2019
Position: External Subcommittee Member
Major: Industrial distribution
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Why I want to be an engineer: I was STEM inclined, but realized that I could apply my background towards business applications.
Christian Okamoto - Class of 2021
Position: Internal Subcommittee Member
Major: Civil engineering
Hometown: Carson City, Nevada
Favorite thing about Engineering Honors: My favorite aspects of Engineering Honors is the plethora of opportunities and resources the program provides to its members. The range of opportunities the program offers allows me to build my skills and advance my skill set in ways that will better prepare me for my career... I find that resources like these help students understand more about their future and gain more perspective to plan their pathway for the remainder of their academic career.
Christian Rains - Class of 2020
Position: External Subcommittee Member
Major: Mechanical engineering
Hometown: Friendswood, Texas
Favorite thing about Engineering Honors: Since I have joined, I have seen the program not only grow become better for the students. Engineering Honors (EH) has listened to the students to make it not only more beneficial, but cooperative. This environment has led me to believe that EH can continue to change for the better and that I can make a positive impact on EH for the future.
Ruben Ramirez - Class of 2021
Position: Internal Subcommittee Member
Major: Civil engineering
Hometown: Farmers Branch, Texas
Kimberly Salazar - Class of 2021
Position: External Subcommittee Member
Major: Mechanical engineering
Hometown: Leander, Texas
Why I want to be an engineer: Engineering gives me the ability to intertwine my love of science and learning with bettering lives!
Aakriti Singh - Class of 2021
Position: External Subcommittee Member
Major: Industrial distribution
Minor: Business
Hometown: Coppell, Texas
Why I want to be an engineer: I always loved math, and in high school I really enjoyed physics, but rather than go into either of these purely theoretical fields, I felt that engineering would be a good fit for me as it includes both, but also has a strong emphasis on social skills and more real world, everyday applications.
Whitney Sloan - Class of 2022
Position: Internal Subcommittee Member
Major: Biomedical engineering
Minor: Spanish
Hometown: Ringle, Wisconsin
Why I want to be an engineer: I recognized the vast impact they have and decided I wanted to improve quality of life for people.