Celebrating our graduating 2026 Campos student awardees
Ten students from the Campos Student Center have earned Graduating Student Awards from the College of Engineering and Applied Science at CU Boulder.
These honors are awarded to seniors who are nominated by faculty, staff or fellow students for their outstanding contributions and achievements.
We'd like to congratulate all our Campos Student Center graduates this year!
Find out more about each of our awardees and their involvement with the Campos Student Center below.
Community Impact Award
GoldShirt Scholar
How did your involvement with the Campos Student Center shape your undergraduate journey at CU Boulder?
My involvement in the Campos Student Center enabled me to network with many creating a launch pad of sorts to settle myself professionally & academically.
What are your post-graduation plans?
I'll be headed to Texas to work as a field engineer for Mortenson as I figure where my interests lie whether it's data, design, or energy.
Academic Engagement Award
BOLD Scholar
How did your involvement with the Campos Student Center shape your undergraduate journey at CU Boulder?
I loved being a BOLD Scholar for the last four years! Making connections with other students and the staff at the Campos Center made the Engineering Center feel like home. I was also a part of SWE and WoAA which I really enjoyed because I got to meet other like minded women in engineering and work on my professional skills with supportive people.
What are your post-graduation plans?
I am pursuing my master's degree in Mechanical Engineering through the BAM program at CU Boulder. I am excited to continue my education at CU and tailor my classes to my interests!
Community Impact Award
Women in Computing - President
How did your involvement with the Campos Student Center shape your undergraduate journey at CU Boulder?
I have been involved with the student society CU Women in Computing for the past three years of college, and it has brought me professional opportunities, incredible friendships, and valuable leadership experience. I have truly enjoyed my time serving on the board of this club and have greatly appreciated the Campos Student Center throughout this journey for providing support to both the organization and the individuals running it to grow and learn.
What are your post-graduation plans?
I am staying in the Boulder area and working a corporate tech job! I am excited to still be close to my friends and support system while also starting something new and exciting!
Academic Engagement Award
Culture Impact Award
Research Award
oSTEM Executive Board Member - Outreach Coordinator
How did your involvement with the Campos Student Center shape your undergraduate journey at CU Boulder?
I joined oSTEM as a freshman, and throughout my four years at CU, it has become one of the pillars of my time here. I have met lifelong friends, made lasting professional connections, and advocated for my community in the classroom and to university administration. What started as a fun social outlet has truly become one of the most meaningful experiences of my life and has shaped the way I approach not only community building and advocacy, but research and academics as well.
What are your post-graduation plans?
I hope to continue my research in sustainable materials synthesis and characterization at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Cologne, Germany. I'm excited to experience new cultures, ideas, and research topics, and hope to use my skills as an engineer to create positive change in the world.
Perseverance Award
CASA Peer Mentor
How did your involvement with the Campos Student Center shape your undergraduate journey at CU Boulder?
I began working at the BOLD Center, now the Campos Student Center, during my second semester at CU Boulder as a front desk assistant. Later, I also worked as a financial assistant, and for the past two years, I have served as a CASA mentor. The Campos Student Center showed me what it means to build and be part of a genuine community. Through the people I met and the many events and conversations I was part of, I learned a great deal about different cultures, perspectives, and lived experiences. It became a place where I felt seen, heard, and valued, which made a lasting difference in my journey at CU Boulder. Looking back, the Campos Student Center was not just a part of my undergraduate journey, it was one of the spaces that made that journey feel supported, meaningful, and possible.
What are your post-graduation plans?
After graduating, I will most likely be moving back home to India, where I plan to work at an aerospace startup. I am especially excited to work in India’s aerospace and space startup ecosystem because it is growing rapidly and creating opportunities for young engineers to learn, contribute, and take on meaningful challenges early in their careers. I’m excited to use what I’ve learned in a real-world setting. At a personal level, going home also means a lot to me. After what has felt like a long and demanding journey through my undergraduate degree, I am looking forward to feeling at home again, celebrating festivals with my family, and sharing both the small and big milestones of life with the people I love most.
Community Impact Award
BOLD Scholar and oSTEM Executive Board Member, Treasurer and former Vice President
How did your involvement with the Campos Student Center shape your undergraduate journey at CU Boulder?
The community I have found at the CSC, particularly in oSTEM has heavily impacted my time at college. It is where I have met most of my friends and both of my current roommates. I have been a part of oSTEM since my freshman year, and my commitment to the club has led me to be the vice president and then the treasurer, and have helped our club go to two National oSTEM conferences as part of those positions. oSTEM and CSC have helped me meet more people in both of my majors, and have made me feel a strong sense of community at the University.
What are your post-graduation plans?
I am planning on going into the space industry and would like to work on science and research satellites and eventually an asteroid mining project.
Community Impact Award
GoldShirt Scholar
How did your involvement with the Campos Student Center shape your undergraduate journey at CU Boulder?
During my time at CU Boulder, the Campos Student Center had a big impact on my undergraduate experience. Through the Goldshirt Program, BOLD Scholars, and SHPE, I found a strong sense of community and support that helped me navigate both academic and personal challenges. I especially appreciated the diversity within the community and the different perspectives within it. Overall, Campos pushed me to grow, step outside my comfort zone, and made my college experience more meaningful.
What are your post-graduation plans?
After graduation, I’m excited to step into the industry and start building my career. I’m looking forward to this new chapter and all the opportunities that come with it.
Community Impact Award
GoldShirt Scholar
How did your involvement with the Campos Student Center shape your undergraduate journey at CU Boulder?
As a GoldShirt scholar, the Campos Student Center became a second home throughout my undergraduate journey. Walking through its doors, I was consistently greeted by familiar faces, both professional staff and fellow students, which fostered a genuine sense of belonging from early on. I took full advantage of the workshops and community bonding events hosted in the Center, each of which contributed to my academic growth and sense of connection on campus. Beyond my scholarship, I deepened my involvement by becoming an active member of the SASE for the past two years. Through SASE, I have sharpened my professional development skills and built meaningful relationships with peers who share similar backgrounds and experiences. Together, my experience as a GoldShirt scholar and my leadership within SASE reflect how the Campos Student Center has been central to both my personal growth and my professional trajectory at CU Boulder.
What are your post-graduation plans?
After graduation, I'll be starting my career at Tallgrass Energy, a leading midstream energy company based right here in Lakewood, Colorado. I'm excited to step into a professional role where I can apply what I've learned, and continue growing both technically and as a professional. Depending on where my career takes me, I hope to explore the world and experience new settings.
Community Impact Award
Research Award
GoldShirt Scholar; SHPE Executive Board Member - Membership Engagement Coordinator
How did your involvement with the Campos Student Center shape your undergraduate journey at CU Boulder?
The Campos Student Center shaped my undergraduate journey by giving me a strong sense of community and a platform to create impact. It reinforced my commitment to expanding access and fostering belonging, which guided my leadership in the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). Through programs like Día de Ciencias, I also helped lead STEM outreach for middle school students from under-resourced schools, creating hands-on experiences that encouraged early interest in engineering. Alongside this, my research on biosensors and indoor air quality deepened my commitment to using engineering to improve public health and environmental safety. Together, these experiences pushed me to think beyond my own success and focus on building opportunities and support systems that will continue to benefit others.
What are your post-graduation plans?
I will be attending Brown University to pursue graduate school and continue growing as an engineer and researcher. I hope to contribute to research that creates meaningful impact, whether through improving public health, advancing sustainable technologies, or making solutions more accessible to communities that need them most. CU Boulder prepared me not just with technical skills, but with the confidence and purpose to use my education to make a difference.
Community Impact Award
Culture Impact Award
WiC Executive Board Member - Vice President
How did your involvement with the Campos Student Center shape your undergraduate journey at CU Boulder?
When I was an underclassman, the sheer scale of being at college was daunting, and I remember feeling unsure where to look for support. The CSC offered me not just an incredible support system, but the chance to contribute to the community itself. As VP of WiC, I got to help build something I wish younger me could have found earlier – a space where I could connect with other women in computing, build up my confidence as a student and leader, and find a community that made me feel like I genuinely belonged. All the effort I poured into this club came back to me tenfold; in supporting and believing in this community, I learned how to truly support and believe in myself. My time with WiC and the CSC made me feel empowered, inspired, and hopeful for what the future holds for myself as well as this incredible group of students.
What are your post-graduation plans?
After graduation, I will be joining Lunar Outpost as a Robotics Engineering Intern in Golden, CO. Before beginning this next chapter, I'm thrilled to spend some time traveling around Europe with my best friends and family. I'm both eager and nervous for what the future holds, but my time at CU has taught me to embrace uncertainty; I feel like I'm entering this next phase having learned to love the challenge of exploring new frontiers, and what I learn about myself along the way.