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Robotics and autonomous systems (mechatronics and automation), PhD

Master the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully meet the most difficult challenges of modern robotics and autonomous systems on a global scale.

Program description

The mechatronics and automation concentration of the PhD program in robotics and autonomous systems provides an opportunity for in-depth independent research in a highly focused problem domain approved by the student’s advisory committee.

The robotics and autonomous systems (mechatronics and automation), PhD is intended primarily for those desiring to develop expertise in a particular and focused problem in the field of robotics and autonomous systems, including both traditional and advanced robotics and autonomous systems technologies, systems integration and data fusion techniques, and modeling and simulation development.

Graduates will become trained researchers and scientists who will be able to perform analysis, evaluation and synthesis for a broad range of problems related to the design, implementation and efficient operation of robotics and autonomous systems.

Career outlook

Graduates with a doctorate in robotics and autonomous systems typically seek research-oriented academic appointments or industrial research and development positions.

These professionals have substantial opportunities at all levels in manufacturing engineering in research and development at companies, research institutes and national laboratories (e.g., Department of Defense, Department of Energy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration). Relevant careers and related titles include the following:

• electronics engineer
• industrial engineers
• manufacturing engineers
• mechanical engineers
• mechatronics engineers
• robotics engineer

Admission requirements and application process

Admission requirements.

The applicant must have a master’s degree in a relevant field with a GPA of 3.00 or higher. Relevant fields include mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, automation engineering, manufacturing engineering, automotive engineering, biomedical engineering and human systems engineering.

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree in robotics and autonomous systems or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = “A”) in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor’s degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = “A”) in an applicable master’s degree program.

All applicants are required to submit:

• graduate admissions application and application fee
• official transcripts for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• personal statement
• professional resume
• two letters of recommendation
• proof of English proficiency

An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of  English proficiency  regardless of their current residency.

Applicants need to submit a copy of their unofficial transcripts as part of the online admission application submission. After admission, official transcripts are required to be submitted to the Graduate Admission Services office.

Application process

The admission process begins by applying for graduate admission . The application requires that following items must be submitted:

• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
• Statement of Purpose: Submit online a 300- to 500-word statement of purpose describing your motivation and rationale for obtaining a PhD in the robotics and autonomous systems program at Arizona State University and how it relates to your long-term career goals.
• Official transcripts from each college or university attended.
• Graduate admission application and application fee
• International applicants must also meet the  English proficiency requirements , as defined by Graduate Admissions. Please be sure to review the  TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE score requirements , as your application will not be processed without valid proof of English proficiency.

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Degree requirements

A minimum of 84 semester credit hours are required for the PhD degree, distributed as follows:

• 12 credit hours of core courses from approved list
• EGR 546 Robotic Systems II (3)
• EGR 550 Mechatronic Systems (3)
• EGR 545 Robotic Systems I (3)
• EGR 602 Principles of Independent Research (3)
• 12 credit hours, at minimum, of RAS 792 Research
• 12 credit hours of RAS 799, Dissertation
• 36 credit hours, Electives or Research (up to 30 credits from previous completed master’s degree in engineering)

A program handbook with more specifics will be available in January 2024.

Application deadlines

August 15  Spring semester (January) January 15  Fall semester (August)

These are priority deadlines. Applications submitted after this deadline may still be considered.

Course requirements

All students enrolled in the PhD in Robotics and Autonomous Systems with a concentration in Mechatronics and Automation must complete the required courses. Additional curriculum details will be listed in the program handbook, which will be available in Spring 2024.

12 credits of core courses within 4 key areas :

• Conceptualization (Modeling/Theoretical Foundations) of RAS
• Intelligence and Control of RAS
• Embodiment (Mechanics/Actuation) of RAS
• Sociotechnical Implications of RAS

All courses must be chosen from the approved course list.

6 credit hours of other requirements

6 credits of concentration coursework

Additional coursework will fall into three categories: Electives, Research, Dissertation.

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Master of Science (MS) in robotics and autonomous systems

We invent the future : Learn about robotics, artificial intelligence, autonomy, control systems, machine learning, human-machine interaction and other fields of study to develop the next generation of intelligent robots.

About the robotics and autonomous systems MS

This master’s degree program will provide students with in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the development and control of robotic platforms and autonomous systems. Robotics and autonomous systems are interdisciplinary technologies that are poised to see increased importance in manufacturing, transportation, aerospace, defense, health care and many other critical fields of application.

Robotics are in high demand

Robots take many different forms, but they can generally be described as physical systems capable of carrying out a set of complex tasks in their environments. Examples include autonomous cars, intelligent manufacturing robots, swarms of delivery drones or even surgical robots. Within the last five years, these fields have seen tremendous growth. Both industry and academia are in pressing need of qualified personnel with deep knowledge in machine learning, artificial intelligence, adaptive control, multi-agent systems, mechanical engineering, computer science and a variety of other advanced topics.

What will I learn?

The master’s degree in robotics and autonomous systems offers the opportunity to study interdisciplinary technologies that have applications in numerous industries ranging from manufacturing and transportation to aerospace, defense, health care and beyond.

Concentrations are available in:

• artificial intelligence
• biomedical engineering
• electrical engineering
• systems engineering
• mechanical and aerospace engineering

Post-graduation outcomes

After completing this program, you will be prepared for doctoral degree studies or an industrial position specializing in research, project management and product innovation. With access to more than 25 state-of-the-art labs, you will gain practical experience with systems capable of carrying out sets of complex tasks in various working environments and will expand your knowledge of advanced topics such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, human-robot interaction and adaptive control.

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The goal of this research-intensive degree is to educate future leaders in industry and academia in the field of Mechanical Engineering. This doctoral program allows students to work closely with faculty experts in the field studying topics such as adaptive systems and intelligent structures, nano-heat transfer, energy systems, robotics, advanced composite materials, and computational fluid mechanics. Student may also benefit from a broad range of collaborations and partnerships, including but not limited to: Center for Bioengineering Innovation, Center for Materials Interfaces in Research and Applications, Department of Physics and Astronomy, School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability, and local businesses such as W.L. Gore and Associates, Lowell Observatory, and the Navy Precision Optical Interferometer. In this program, each student chooses their own courses and completes an original research project. Research work makes use of state-of-the-art facilities and culminates in a dissertation and oral defense.  

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To receive a Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD) at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses, from one or more disciplines, ranging from at least 60 - 109 units of graduate-level courses. Most plans require research, a dissertation, and comprehensive exams. All plans have residency requirements regarding time spent on the Flagstaff campus engaged in full-time study. The full policy can be viewed here.

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• Complete individual plan requirements.

Purpose Statement The Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering trains students to carry out research, to apply high-level content and research methods and tools to find solutions to complex mechanical and interdisciplinary engineering problems. The program will train students to tackle problems in advanced fluid mechanics, continuum mechanics, adaptive structures and intelligent systems, nano-heat transfer and energy systems, as well as in other emerging areas in which our faculty will continue to develop expertise. The program focuses on training students on the application of analytical, computational and experimental tools to solve engineering problems, in one or more of the areas listed above. The scope of the program is to provide students with technical agility in the research areas indicated above, as well as the ability to cross disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to solve increasingly interdisciplinary and complex engineering problems.   Students will also be trained to critically evaluate problems and identify the best tools, methods, approaches to be deployed for identifying optimal solutions for them. Training will occur through a combination of traditional lectures, research, and personalized mentoring by faculty advisors. Opportunities for employment of Mechanical Engineering Ph.D.’s are common in a broad range of industries, including but not limited to aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, biomedical, etc., as well as in national laboratories and academia. ME Ph.D.’s can take on positions in training, marketing, sales, software development, and technical support.   This program is designed for students with strong preparation in the engineering sciences, including a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or in a related field, and research interests aligned with faculty in the program. Moreover, we aim to reach out to diverse students and we want to become the flagship program for recruiting and graduating native students from the broader South West region. Student Learning Outcomes  

• Solve, analyze, evaluate, and interpret results to complex contemporary mechanical engineering problems using advanced mathematics, computational tools, and/or experimental, and state-of-the-art methods in mechanical engineering.
• Analyze and critically evaluate information from the scientific literature on mechanical engineering, and synthesizing this information, and identifying and exploring the leading edges of their field in order to expand the understanding and applications within the discipline.
• Design, plan and conduct mechanical engineering research, apply advanced mechanical engineering concepts and tools to research problems, and interpret results of mechanical engineering research.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively complex mechanical engineering theories and methodologies and the results of a comprehensive research study.

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Graduate admission information.

The NAU graduate online application is required for all programs. Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Graduate College. Admission requirements include the following:

• Transcripts.
• Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale ("A" = 4.0), or the equivalent.

Visit the NAU Graduate Admissions website for additional information about graduate school application deadlines, eligibility for study, and admissions policies. Ready to apply? Begin your application now.

International applicants have additional admission requirements. Please see the International Graduate Admissions Policy .

Additional Admission Requirements

Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

• A minimum of a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Three references (submitted via a web interface)
• A personal statement describing their professional goals and research interests
• A resume or curriculum vitae

  Students will be required to identify an advisor within their first semester in the program. This allows students to begin research quickly. Students may elect to have two advisors, should they have interdisciplinary interests or a project that is collaborative.

Doctoral Requirements

This Doctoral degree requires 60 units distributed as follows:

• Mechanical Engineering Coursework: 21 units
• Applied Mathematics: 3 units
• Engineering Computations: 3 units
• Electives: 15 units
• Mechanical Engineering Seminar: 3 units
• Dissertation: 15 units

Take the following 60 units:

Mechanical Engineering Coursework (21 units)

• ME 520 , ME 523 , ME 525 , ME 530 , ME 535 , ME 554 , ME 556 , ME 560 , ME 561 , ME 563 , ME 573 , ME 575 , ME 580  
• ME 599 , topics include Grid Integration of Renewable Energy, Elasticity, Adavnced Engineering Analysis, Continuum Mechanics, Convective Transport, Advanced Thermodynamics, Advanced Dynamics, Viscous Flows, Multivariable Controls, Statistical Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory, Plates and Shells

Applied Mathematics (3 units)

• MAT 661 , MAT 690
• ME 599 - Advanced Engineering Analysis

Engineering Computations (3 units)

• ME 554 , ME 525
• ME 599 - Advanced Computational Fluid Mechanics

Electives (15 units)

• In consultation with your faculty advisor, select additional ME, science, business, mathematics or other graduate coursework. These may include up to 6 units of 400-level and up to 6 units of independent study  

Mechanical Engineering Seminar (3 units)

Dissertation (15 units)

In addition to course requirements, students will have a publication requirement for this degree.  In order to complete a PhD in ME at NAU, students must have at least one paper in which they are the lead author accepted for publication in a reviewer-blind peer-reviewed journal with an impact factor of at least 0.5. ME 608 is encouraged so that students obtain an internship with a local or regional industrial partner as part of their graduate training. However, no more than 3 units of 608 may be used towards the degree.   In accordance with standards across the U.S. for ME PhD programs, there are three major exams required for this degree:

• Qualifying Exam - This exam is to be taken once a student has completed (or is concurrently enrolled in) at least 30 units of coursework, including all of their ME, Mathematics, and Computation courses. The exam will be both written and oral and will test the student understanding of the fundamental principles related to their dissertation research topic.
• Advance to Candidacy Exam - This exam must be completed within one semester of a student passing the qualifying exam. This exam has both a written and oral component, and will be administered by a student’s dissertation committee.
• Dissertation Defense - This exam is to be taken once a student has advanced to candidacy and has at least one reviewer-blind, peer-reviewed journal paper accepted for publication.

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Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.

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• Statement of purpose - This should be a short letter addressed to the Admissions Committee. It should state your reason for pursuing the intended degree, what relevant experience you already have, and what experience you hope to gain by completing the degree.
• Curriculum Vitae - This is an extended version of your resume. It should provide more information on your studies and experiences, and support your statement of purpose.
• Three letters of recommendation - These should come from individuals who could provide insight on your readiness and ability to successfully complete your graduate studies (e.g. faculty members, technical supervisors, or other individuals from the field in which you wish to pursue the degree). Within the online application you will be required to input the email addresses of your references and the system will automatically send the letter of recommendation request to each of them.
• Advisor - Please note in the application who you would like to be your advisor at NAU.  We strongly recommend directly contacting faculty whose research interests you to inquire if they are currently taking students.
• Official GRE scores are required and the examination must have been completed no earlier than five years prior to the application. Competitive GRE scores are expected. Quantitative scores over 151, Verbal scores over 148, and Written scores over 3.0 are encouraged.  Scores should be sent to Northern Arizona University, institution code 4006 without a department code. Please be aware, scores sent to other institution codes or with additional department codes cannot be retrieved and must be re submitted.
• International applicants from non-English speaking countries (or who didn't complete prior degrees with English as language of instruction) must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. The minimum scores accepted for TOEFL and IELTS are 80 and 6.5, respectively. Applicants with lower scores may be considered for the Program in Intensive English.
• Transcript(s) - Your transcripts must be included in your application. GPA over 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is expected. Official transcripts are not required until admissions. undergraduate degree will not post until after your application is submitted, please send an email at [email protected] to let us know when you will send the official transcript with your degree posted.

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General Forms

• Graduate Program Handbook
• Find your Program of Study
• Dissertation Committee Recommendation
• Graduate College PhD Checklist

Candidacy Forms

• Candidacy Application
• Learning Outcome Assessment: Comprehensive Exam
• Comprehensive Exam Result Submission Form
• Prospectus Review Submission Form

Dissertation Forms

• Dissertation Defense Scheduling
• Oral Defense Form: Part I
• Oral Defense Form: Part II

For Graduate Assistants

• ME GA/TA Agreement of Duties Form - Contact Department
• GA Review Form

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By earning a Fulton Schools graduate degree you can  expand your technical skill set  and open doors to  advanced, higher-paying career opportunities  that only a master’s or doctoral degree can provide.

Research is always an option  for Fulton Schools graduate students. One of  our values  is to  deliver innovation that matters . That’s why we offer master’s degree and doctoral students the opportunity to work on solving real-world problems, often  in collaboration with industry partners  who seek research partnerships with our students.

With  more than 50 graduate degree programs in person and online , the Fulton Schools has a degree to suit your interests, your goals and your lifestyle.

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A master’s degree is a versatile, advanced graduate degree that typically takes 1-3 years to complete after your bachelor’s degree.

With most programs offering the flexibility of a thesis or non-thesis option, you will be prepared for a more advanced level of professional work or further academic research.

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A doctoral or PhD degree is the highest academic degree you can earn. During your doctoral degree, you will conduct original research and contribute new knowledge to your field.

Doctoral degree programs vary in length, and can be started after completing your bachelor’s degree or master’s degree.

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If you are pursuing a doctoral degree , helping to solve real-world problems through research will be part of your daily experience working with our world-renowned faculty.

But we also offer extensive research opportunities for our master’s degree students . Master’s degree students can participate in graduate research through our Master’s Opportunity for Research in Engineering  or Summer Research Initiative  programs for a start, or take advantage of other graduate research opportunities.

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Why choose the Fulton Schools for your graduate experience?

Success in graduate school depends a lot on your dedication and drive .

But it also requires being in an environment that has strong funding for novel research , and the opportunity to work with the innovative faculty who drive that research.

At ASU, we have that funding and we have those faculty. Discover why ASU has been repeatedly ranked No. 1, then come be a part of the most innovative university in the nation .

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Research expenditures are the funds a university spends to conduct research, and are a metric that represent a university’s research excellence.

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Many of our 390 tenured/tenure-track faculty members have been honored with the highest awards in their fields , and several lead federally-funded research centers .

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Mechanical engineers work with machines and engines, from elevator technology to robotics. Students can focus on areas such as heat transfer and fracture mechanics. These are the top graduate schools for mechanical engineering. Each school's score reflects its average rating on a scale from 1 (marginal) to 5 (outstanding), based on a survey of academics at peer institutions. Read the methodology »

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UA Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering is a top pick for undergraduates and graduate students interested in designing and developing technology in a variety of high-tech areas – from space exploration and defense systems to renewable energy and biomedical devices.

Flexible academic programs, career-oriented internships, high-profile research, commercial design projects and club competitions are integral to the student experience. 

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At TSMC Arizona, brilliance can ignite a world of innovation and launch a promising future. The world’s most brilliant innovators entrust us to transform their ideas into world-changing products that impact millions of lives. As long as you have the same passion to pursue excellence, you will find your fit here.

TSMC Arizona is looking for a Mask Engineering intern to join our 5-nanometer fab, located in sunny Phoenix, Arizona. As a Mask Engineering intern, you will demonstrate a strong sense of reliability and enthusiasm and will possess an attitude that embodies our core values – Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust.

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• General responsibility of the job title.
• Work with tool owner to install and maintain photomask tools.
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• Building in-line monitor to figure out early warning index prior to tool trouble.

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Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and have:

• Must be currently enrolled at an accredited university, in [one of] the following degree programs: Bachelors/Masters in Materials Science, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Must be able to work full-time (40 hours per week) on-site at our Phoenix location, from May 20th, 2024 – August 2nd, 2024.
• Clear mind and logical thinking, positive and go-getter attitude.
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From left: Spring 2024 graduates Dhwarakesh Vandavasi Balaji, Master of Science in mechanical engineering; Sabareesh Karthick Senthilkumar, Master of Science in mechanical engineering; and Natalia Calabrese, Bachelor of Arts in communication, celebrate their impending graduation in front of the 2024 sign in front of Old Main on the Tempe campus. Photo by Sabira Madady/ASU

Every commencement is notable for Melissa Goitia. As executive director in the Office of University Events and Protocol, she’s in charge of the army of people it takes to pull off graduation ceremonies at Arizona State University.

This year is extra special, however: Not only is it her 25th year of planning and executing commencement, but one of those in cap and gown will be her daughter, Alicia Werner, who is graduating with a Bachelor of Music in performance (voice).

“I get emotional at every commencement — it really is such a special, purely happy day for graduates and their families,” Goitia said. “My hope is that they’ll walk away having felt honored and recognized for all the hard work that got them here.

“But this year — yes, it’s extra special for me. Like so many parents, I’ve been waiting for this important moment. I’m so excited to see my daughter graduate, and to pass the milestone of 25 years coordinating commencement. I will be crying many happy tears that day. I already am, just thinking about it!”  

Werner is one of nearly 20,700 undergraduate and graduate students earning their degree this May — the largest graduating class in ASU history. Their degrees range from astrophysics to English to public service. Of that total, more than 6,900 are graduating with a master’s degree or PhD, a total that’s 17% higher than last spring.

Several colleges in particular are seeing big increases in students graduating. The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering has more than 4,800 students graduating, an increase of 16% over last spring, and the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation will celebrate about 800 graduates, up 18%. Both are helping to shore up key areas for Arizona, such as the workforce needs of the burgeoning semiconductor industry in the Phoenix area and the state’s urgent shortage of nurses .

Of the overall graduating class, more than 9,500 are Arizonans entering the workforce. And the university’s graduates are among the world’s most employable: A recent survey of international employers ranked ASU the No. 2 public and 13th overall university in the U.S., and No. 34 worldwide, for employable graduates . 

ASU’s spring graduating class includes nearly 14,000 campus immersion students and more than 6,700 who earned their degree online. In fact, it's a milestone year for ASU Online: This summer, the university’s 100,000th online graduate will earn their degree, and 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the trailblazing Starbucks College Achievement Plan , in which Starbucks offers full upfront tuition coverage for ASU Online bachelor’s degrees for its partners, or employees.

During Undergraduate Commencement, Walter F. Parkes, co-founder and chairman of Dreamscape Learn, will be receiving an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. The degree will be officially bestowed during the ceremony the evening of Monday, May 6, at Mountain America Stadium on the Tempe campus. Graduate Commencement will take place earlier that day at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe.

The two commencements headline a week filled with ceremonies honoring students’ accomplishments. There are also 20 college-specific convocations and 10 special-interest ceremonies in metro Phoenix, including the Hispanic Convocation, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Over 4,100 graduates identifying as Hispanic/Latino will earn their degree this May. Forty years ago at the inaugural Hispanic Convocation, ASU graduated only 49.

In addition to the celebrations in the Phoenix area, ASU’s California Center Grand in downtown Los Angeles will host a Veterans Honor Stole Ceremony for the first time on May 10. 

It’s always important to mark the milestone of graduation, but Goitia pointed out that it’s particularly meaningful this spring as many of the undergraduate students who are completing degrees graduated from high school in May 2020. Because of the early days of the pandemic, many did not get a high school ceremony. ASU is ready to celebrate their achievements with a full slate of ceremonies. Find the schedule at graduation.asu.edu/ceremonies/schedule .

Meet some of those highly employable (and employed!) grads

After graduation, Raquel Lopez Anchia will begin her engineering career at Intel Corp. With Fab Construction Enterprise as the demolition project manager, she will help build Intel's new factory in Ocotillo. She said her time at ASU helped her become more confident and grow into who she is today.

“At ASU I was able to find what I love to do,” said Lopez Anchia, who is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. “Holding leadership positions in student organizations and meeting so many new people, I found that leadership is not only something I enjoy, but it is also my passion.” 

Dominique Joseph, who is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in fashion, followed her passion to ASU. She said she has always loved putting outfits together and how fashion allows you to “express yourself nonverbally through clothing,” but she wanted to explore the industry beyond designing and styling — which is why she chose the fashion business management track offered at ASU FIDM.

Thanks to her education at ASU and an internship last summer, she is headed to a position as an assistant buyer at the Ross Stores Inc. corporate buying office in Los Angeles this fall.

“Honestly all the knowledge that I learned throughout the program — just being aware of what the fashion industry is doing, like reading articles all the time and having to analyze them in class, was really helpful to be able to speak to certain things throughout the internship and put everything together,” she said.

Another impressive graduate, Charmaine Chien-Yu Chui, will be the youngest in the history of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at just 19 years old. After externships at the U.S. Attorney's Office in the District of Arizona, the Central District of California Bankruptcy Court, the Arizona Court of Appeals and the U.S. Department of Justice, she will take on a new role as a judicial law clerk at the Arizona Supreme Court after graduating with her Juris Doctor.

“When I was applying to law schools, I knew I wanted to attend a school where I could get to know my professors and would not be stuck in giant lecture halls as a student ID number,” she said. “The smaller class sizes at ASU Law meant that I always felt welcome talking to my professors. … I'm so glad to have been able to enjoy the community of a ‘smaller’ school while still having access to the courses and externship opportunities that allowed me to pursue a public service career.”

Get ready to attend the ceremonies

More than 42,000 guests are expected for the two main commencement ceremonies, Goitia said. Graduates and loved ones alike should allow plenty of time to park and enter the venues to find seating. Students should arrive one hour before the ceremonies begin.

Find out where to enter and exit the different venues, along with information about parking, what not to bring, food and beverage options and more, at graduation.asu.edu/know-before-you-go . 

ASU has a clear bag policy at venues. Attendees can also carry in clear, factory-sealed bottles of still water (1.5 liters or smaller); empty water bottles to use at water stations; sealed, single-use juice boxes; and baby formula or baby food. 

In the unlikely event of rain, there is an inclement weather plan for ceremonies at Mountain America Stadium, which includes Undergraduate Commencement. 

Honorary degree recipient 

Walter F. Parkes of Dreamscape Learn will receive a Doctor of Humane Letters (Honoris Causa), an honorary degree given in recognition to those who have made significant contributions to society through humanitarian and philanthropic work, during the May 6 Undergraduate Commencement.

As a screenwriter, producer and former studio head, Parkes has been responsible for some of the most iconic motion pictures in film history — movies that span popular genres while demonstrating a commitment to artistic and intellectual integrity. Following a four-decade career punctuated by critical acclaim and commercial success, Parkes turned his attention to education and is the co-founder and executive chairman of Dreamscape Learn, an education technology company that combines advanced pedagogy, virtual reality technologies and the power of emotional cinematic narrative to meaningfully improve learning outcomes.  

Films produced or executive produced by Parkes with longtime partner Laurie Macdonald have garnered numerous awards and grossed more than $6 billion worldwide, including “Gladiator,” “Minority Report,” the “Men in Black” series, “Flight,” “Catch Me If You Can,” “Sweeney Todd,” “Amistad,” “He Named Me Malala,” “Free Solo” and others. As a screenwriter, Parkes is widely acknowledged as a pioneer, along with writing partner Lawrence Lasker, in the development of the "tech-thriller" genre beginning with “WarGames,” an Oscar nominee for best original screenplay, and “Sneakers,” starring Robert Redford. 

As the founding co-heads of DreamWorks Studios, Parkes and MacDonald were responsible for the development and production of the studio’s diverse slate of films that included, for only the second time in Motion Picture Academy history, three consecutive best picture Oscar winners: “American Beauty,” “Gladiator” and “A Beautiful Mind.”

Beyond serving as executive chairman, Parkes is also creative director of Dreamscape Learn and is responsible for overseeing the creation of its educational content. His experience in education includes serving on the Yale University Council for 10 years, and as the council’s president for four years. He is a director for Para Los Niños, a service organization that operates three charter schools in downtown Los Angeles. 

Additional resources

• Loved ones can’t make it? They are welcome to watch the livestream. Find links on the ceremony schedule page and additional live broadcast details at https://graduation.asu.edu/ceremonies/futuredates . 
• Find backgrounds, social media filters and more on the virtual graduation toolkit page .
• Learn how how to dress for graduation .
• Find out the history and the meaning behind the regalia of ASU's commencement.

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Marc Mignolet

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Werner Dahm

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Marcus Herrmann

Marcus Herrmann Associate Professor Aerospace and mechanical engineering

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Mohamed Houssem Kasbaoui

Mohamed Houssem Kasbaoui Assistant Professor Aerospace and mechanical engineering

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Jeonglae Kim

Jeonglae Kim Assistant Professor Aerospace and mechanical engineering

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Hamid Marvi

Hamid Marvi Assistant Professor Aerospace and mechanical engineering

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Yulia Peet Assistant Professor Aerospace and mechanical engineering

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Kyle Squires

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Valana Wells

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Pedro Peralta

Pedro Peralta Professor Aerospace and mechanical engineering

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Kiran Solanki Professor Aerospace and mechanical engineering

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Beomjin Kwon Assistant Professor Aerospace and mechanical engineering

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Liping Wang Associate Professor Aerospace and mechanical engineering

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