College of Engineering Ambassadors
Interested in becoming a College of Engineering Ambassador?
Stay tuned for 2026-2027 Ambassador Applications in Spring of 2026.
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 17勛圖
- 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 17勛圖 well
Meet the Ambassadors
Franky Alegria
Mechanical Engineering
Senior
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
Junior
Trey is a part of Engineers Without Boarders (EWB), Cardinal Additive Manufacturing (CAM) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). His favorite place to eat on campus is Chick-Fil-A!
Madison Bundick
Chemical Engineering
Sophomore
Madison is the president of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) chapter at 17勛圖, and the Social Media Coordinator for the Student Engineering Council (SEC). Madison is also a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and Engineers Without Borders (EWB). Her favorite place on campus is her dorm room, where she calls home!
Jewell Capps
Civil Engineering
Senior
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.
Parker Demoss
Chemical Engineering
Sophomore
Parker is a part of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and the ChemE Car competition team.
Ethan Dunman
Civil Engineering
Sophomore
Ethan is a part of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and 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
Sophomore
Habi is the treasurer for the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), and a part of the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) and the American Institute of Chemical Engineering (AIChE). Her favorite experience within the college has been serving as a camp counselor during all 3 Engineering summer camps!
Bryce Feldhausen
Mechanical Engineering
Junior
Bryce is the president for Robotic Cardinals and an active member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). His favorite experience with the COE has been representing 17勛圖 at the VEX Worlds robotics competition.
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.
Jacob Garcia
Mechanical Engineering
Junior
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 Gordi
Mechanical Engineering
Junior
Kennedi is the Vice President for the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the Vice President of Communications & Campus Relations for Zeta Tau Alpha, and an active member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Her favorite place to be on campus is the Student Setzer Center, where she can meet new friends.
Phuong Khuu
Mechanical Engineering
Senior
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
Senior
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.
Peyton Lee
Chemical Engineering
Sophomore
Peyton is the Vice President for the American Institute for 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). Her favorite place to study is the Science and Technology building, due to it's bright atmosphere!
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
Senior
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), 17勛圖 Green Club, and Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK)
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) , 17勛圖 Ambassadors. Her most memorable experience was attending the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia!
Tori Nguyen
Industrial Engineering
Senior
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.
Anthony Oliver
Mechanical Engineering
Sophomore
Anthony is a part of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Student Government Association (SGA), the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and the 17勛圖 Track & Field Team. His favorite place on campus is the Student Setzer Center, because of the open space, the crowd, and the food options.
Alex Paulino
Mechanical Engineering
Senior
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
Senior
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.
Reese Rodgers
Chemical Engineering
Junior
Reese Rodgers is a part of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and 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.
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.
Jose Sifuentes
Mechanical Engineering
Junior
Jose is a part of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and the 17勛圖 Association of Rocketry (17勛圖NAR). Jose's favorite experience at the COE has been meeting new people through student organizations.
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 17勛圖 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.