UT Engineering News
December 15, 2005

Fall 2005 commencement ceremonies honor graduates of UT Austin's Option III Engineering Master's Degree Programs

AUSTIN, Texas-On Friday, December 9, 2005, the Option III Engineering Master's Programs hosted its annual Fall Graduation Banquet. Sixty-eight graduates from the Option III Circuit Design, Engineering Management, and Software Engineering Master's Degree Programs were all honored at the occasion which was attended by program faculty, family, and friends.

The Graduation Banquet marked a milestone for the Circuit Design program which graduated its first class. Started in 2004, the Circuit Design Program has welcomed a total of 46 students into the program. Friday's event saw 23 of those students receive their diplomas.

"By obtaining your master's degree it will take you to the next step .to further enhance your career goals," said Dr. Tony Ambler, Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, "What a wonderful achievement!"

In honor of graduating students receiving their degrees at fall commencement ceremonies, the university's Tower was light orange with "05" displayed on all sides of building windows Dec 9-11

Fall 2005 Option III Engineering Master's Degree graduates include:

Circuit Design - Christina Adela, Firas Azrai, Scott Constable, Floyd Dankert, Mohammed Farook, Jay Fletcher, Brian Gaide, Matthew Genovese, Sanjeev Gokhale, Jignesh Gondalia, Raymond Harlan, Michael Hutchinson, Kiwoon Kim, Chin Ching Lam, Richard Lathrop, Chad Lerma, Khachatur Papanyan, Brijesh Patel, Dimitry Patent, Jacob Schneider, Michael Spence, Brian Toronyi, Diego Vila*, and Matthew Wingert.

Engineering Management - Adebayo Alade, Jose Barandiaran*, Dainen Bryant*, Toby Burton, Michael Foster, Frank Gover*, Victor Guardado, David Hahn, Megan Hansen, Abba Nelliparambil*, Vijay Nijhawan*, Alok Pant, Annette Perez, Beau Perry, Justin Poepsel*, David Rigterink, Gregory Watkins, and John Wilkosz.

Software Engineering - Kevin Allen, David Ayala*, Nikolaus Brauer*, Christopher Brown*, Michael Crockett, Edward Doan, Matthew Duggan, Jennifer Griffin, Crockett Hopper*, Travis Kaspar, Kent Knox*, Aleksandr Kramer, Craig Lutgen*, Lucas McLane, Ifeanyi Okoronkwo, Nicholas Orrick, Edward Perez, Stephen Romney, Ted Schleich, David Sheth, Eduardo Solis, Matthew Stanton*, Andrew Stovall, Seshagirirao Vavilikolanu*, Charles Watson*, James Woods, and Yang Yu*.

*Spring 2006 graduate

About the Option III Engineering Master's Degree Programs
Designed to challenge today's engineers, the Engineering Master's Degree Programs at The University of Texas at Austin responds to the demand for a graduate degree in circuit design, engineering management, and software engineering. Tailored for busy schedules, these two-year programs provide the unique opportunity to pursue a master's degree while continuing to work full-time. What's more, you will receive the same Master's Degree that a traditional, full-time graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin receives. Students are presented with the best the top-ranking College of Engineering has to offer: rigorous coursework that encompasses the latest advances and core fundamentals. It is the combination of challenging curriculum, immediately applicable tools, and national recognition that prepares tomorrow's leaders for success while equipping them with an educational experience ranked among the finest in the nation.

About the Center for Lifelong Engineering Education
The Center for Lifelong Engineering Education (CLEE) is an innovative leader in the training and professional development industry. For over 30 years, CLEE's commitment has remained simple: to provide training that makes a profound difference in people's lives and work. With more than 100 programs worldwide offered across multi-disciplines, CLEE brings to individuals, organizations, and industry the best the top-ranking College of Engineering has to offer: cutting-edge research, solid academic reputation, and extensive faculty experience. The end result is relevant, diverse education opportunities that transform lives.

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