UA College of Engineering Selects Ambassadors

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama recently selected 14 students as 2009-2010 Ambassadors of the College of Engineering.

The following students were selected:

Lauren Grace Bialoskurski, a senior in mechanical engineering, the daughter of Bruce and Kelley Bialoskurski of Huntsville, and a 2005 graduate of Madison Academy. Bialoskurski was elected secretary for the Ambasadors.

Morgan Rachel Blouin, a junior in metallurgical and materials engineering, the daughter of Mike and Janet Blouin of Snellville, Ga., and a 2007 graduate of Brookwood High School. Blouin was elected vice president for the Ambassadors.

Russell Isaiah Clemons, a senior in chemical and biological engineering, the son of Russell and Marlene Clemons of Huntsville, and a 2006 graduate of Butler High School.

Amy Elisabeth Frees, a senior in chemical and biological engineering, the daughter of Jim and Pam Frees of Huntsville, and a 2006 graduate of Grissom High School. Frees was elected historian for the Ambassadors.

Armando  Huerta, a junior in mechanical engineering, the son of Leroy and Ana Sofia Macias of  The Woodlands, Texas, and a 2006 graduate of The Woodlands High School.

Elizabeth Ann Junkin, a junior in chemical and biological engineering, the daughter of Dan and Libby Junkin of Duncanville, and a 2007 graduate of Hillcrest High School.

James Hugh Kyzar IV, a senior in civil engineering, the son of James and Keron Kyzar of Andalusia, and a 2005 graduate of Andalusia High School.

Tyler James Mathews, a sophomore in civil engineering, the son of Hugh and Regina Mathews of Jacksonville, Fla., and a 2008 graduate of Bartram Trail High School.

Cory Scott McInvale, a senior double majoring in electrical engineering and Spanish, the son of Charles and Sonya McInvale of Millbrook, and a 2006 graduate of Alabama Christian Academy.

Milton Tarrell Nettles, a senior in chemical and biological engineering, the son of Milton Colston and Rosie Nettles of Monroeville, and a 2006 graduate of Monroe County High School.

Caleb Jed Parker, a junior in civil engineering, the son of Joey and Lynn Parker of Addison, and a 2006 graduate of Addison High School.

Brandi Nicole Powe, a junior in electrical and computer engineering, the daughter of Derrick and Cynthia Powe of Mobile, and a 2007 graduate of Murphy High School. Powe was elected educational coordinator for the Ambassadors.

Kyle David Scott, a junior in aerospace engineering, the son of Roy and Lea Scott of Crystal Lake, Ill., and a 2006 graduate of Crystal Lake Central High School. Scott was elected president for the Ambassadors.

Anna Catherine Willemin, a junior in metallurgical and materials engineering, the daughter of Mary Caherty of Satellite Beach, Fla., and a 2005 graduate of St. John’s College High School in Washington, D.C.

UA’s College of Engineering created the ACEs, a student ambassador program, in 1996 to promote professionalism and enthusiasm for the College.  The group consists of 14 members that are selected each academic year through a competitive interview and application process.

One of the primary functions of the group is to provide tours of the College of Engineering facilities to prospective students, families and alumni.  ACEs are responsible for helping with events, such as Engineering Day, and they visit high schools to discuss engineering as a future career choice for potential students.  ACEs also assist the Capstone Engineering Society with alumni and pre-game events, while serving as public relations hosts and hostesses for the College.

In 1837, The University of Alabama became one of the first five universities in the nation to offer engineering classes. Today, UA’s fully accredited College of Engineering has more than 2,700 students and more than 100 faculty. In the last eight years, students in the College have been named USA Today All-USA College Academic Team members, Goldwater scholars, Hollings scholars and Portz scholars.