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A love for math and science, fostered by great faculty, now applied in aerospace
"At ASU, Ivan (Ermanoski) always held me to a very high standard, and I think that really helped because I got used to doing quality work in a quick manner," said Natalie Figueroa, '24 BS physics, who now works as a test engineer II at Collins Aerospace.
Natalie Figueroa, ’24 BS in physics, was in her first year at ASU in Barrett, The Honors College when her mentors encouraged her to become a fellow in Research Professor Ivan Ermanoski’s lab in the College of Global Futures working on a thermochemical reactor for hydrogen production.
After a semester, she was hired as his research assistant because of the quality of her work. Her lab experience helped prepare her for a career in science and engineering.
She is now an engineer at Collins Aerospace, where she has helped create a troubleshooting bot, using machine learning to help employees do their test work more effectively.
“Ever since I was a kid, [growing up in Goodyear] I was like ASU was the place to go,” she says. As a first-generation student, she was unsure about how to become an engineer but says her professors helped her find her path.
Learn more at engineering.asu.edu or physics.asu.edu.
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44 undergraduate and graduate programs at ASU, including online, are in the top 10
in the U.S.
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#1 in the U.S. and #2 in the world for MBA in entrepreneurship
— Poets & Quants, 2025
#2 for best graduate criminology and criminal justice programs
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#2 for best graduate homeland security and emergency management program
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#3 for best business school supply chain management MBA program
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Students experience an academic powerhouse
Here is the recipe for an ideal academic experience: Begin with award-winning, world-class professors who have a passion for teaching and mentorship. Mix in the most up-to-date knowledge and instruction. Combine it with envelope-pushing experiential learning experiences. And infuse it with a bit of creativity. Taken all together, you get a transformative academic experience worth your time and investment.
What does a nationally ranked graduate program mean for you?
It means you’ll stand out in competitive fields and have the confidence, skills and hands-on experience you need to succeed.
