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Elaina J. Sutley ’10, M.S. ’11 won the 2025 Blavatnik
Award for Young Scientists.
Dr. Leigh Terry ’12 appeared on The Noon Show for
a Spotlight on STEM conversation.
Evan L. Odom ’13 celebrated seven years at
Lockheed Martin.
Reginald Holmes ’15 presented the first chapter of
his dissertation research at the INCOSE International
Symposium in Yokohama, Japan, and will graduate
with his Ph.D. in systems engineering from The
University of Alabama in Huntsville in fall 2026.
Schuyler Petty ’15 was promoted to associate vice
president at Gaskins + LeCraw.
Kaleb S. Walker M.S. ’15, J.D. ’15 joined Orrick,
Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP as a partner on its energy
and infrastructure team in Houston, Texas.
Brandon D. Green ’17 was named CEO of BTC Inc.
Alexis McAvoy ’17 was promoted to senior associate
at Sargent & Lundy, where she serves as lead
mechanical engineer for a power infrastructure
project and as the firm’s Society of Women
Engineers liaison.
Clara E. Robbins ’17 was named master distiller at
St. Petersburg Distillery.
Clint Smith ’17 co-moderated a career-booster
webinar for members of the American Society of
Civil Engineers.
Dr. Joseph Carpenter Ph.D. ’18 received the 2026
Young Engineer of the Year Award from the
Engineering Council of Birmingham.
Michelle Kimler ’18, MBA ’19 celebrated four years
at Crowe.
Dr. Masudul H. Imtiaz ’19 was promoted to
associate professor at Clarkson University.
Howell “Vic” V. Poole ’19, MBA ’20 was named to
the Huntsville Business Journal’s 2026 40 Under
40 list.
Alex Steelman ’19 was recognized as a 2026 Rising
Star by Inweekly Pensacola.
Leah Suzor ’19 was named to Celebrate Arkansas’
One to Watch list.
Madison Wicker ’19 was promoted to sales manager
of the Gulf Coast territory for Schneider Electric.
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Madison Chambliss ’23 was named to
Business Alabama Magazine’s Women in Tech
2026 list, an honor recognizing women making
exceptional contributions through technical
expertise, leadership, innovation and impact.
As a systems engineer at Applied
Technology Solutions Inc., she supports
nationally significant hypersonic testing.
Chambliss is currently pursuing a master’s
degree in aerospace systems engineering
at The University of Alabama in Huntsville
and is active in her community through STEM
outreach. She volunteers with individuals with
intellectual and developmental disabilities,
serves as a judge for Distinguished Young
Women of Alabama, and mentors students
on the Alabama Astrobotics team.
2020s
Miranda Grice ’20 earned her Ph.D. in civil engineering
from Clemson University, where her research was
supported by a National Science Foundation Graduate
Research Fellowship.
Morgan M. Salsman ’20 was named to Forbes’ 2026
30 Under 30 Food & Drink list.
Mikayla A. Hawkins ’22 was recognized by Hamilton
County Schools as a Novice Teacher of the Year.
Bobby Bryant ’23, M.S. ’24 passed the Principles and
Practice of Engineering Civil Structural exam.
Shelby Webb ’25 made an improvement to a chemical
process that was featured in Environmental Engineer’s
company newsletter.
