Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
The Honors College and the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture work together to offer students the knowledge, skills, connections, and real-world exposure they need to create solutions for the challenges of tomorrow. By combining their engineering curriculum that incorporates industry standard equipment and techniques with the critical thinking and people skills developed through the Honors College, our students graduate ready to inspire the world with new creations. Plus, opportunities for internships, research, leadership, entrepreneurship, and experiences abroad give our students the background to graduate ready for the work force, graduate, or professional school.
How to apply
Apply to Washington State University
Apply to the Honors College, indicating an interest in engineering or architecture or an area within the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
Read more about our current students
Alyssa Norris
Alyssa Norris is an Honors College student in the Voiland College of Engineering, a Fulbright scholar, and a traveling researcher investigating energy problems facing the U.S. Alyssa’s interest in innovation and entrepeneurship have led her to experiences in study abroad, paid internship, and student government.
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Alyssa was appointed to the Board of Regents July 1, 2017, by Washington Governor Jay Inslee. A WSU senior, Norris is majoring in civil engineering and minoring in mathematics, ethics, and East Asia Studies. She is a member of the WSU Honors College.
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Daniel Goto
Daniel Goto is a junior in the Honors College studying Electrical Engineering and Material Science Engineering. With the support of the Voiland College of Engineering and the Honors College, Daniel is creating an awesome college experience.
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Victor Charoonsophonsak
Victor’s decision to pursue an engineering degree was fueled by the strong sense of curiosity and an innate desire to problem solve that he developed while growing up in Alaska.
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Victor was recently featured in an article by the Seattle Times about preparing for the job market. Read more about how undergraduate research at WSU jump-started his career.
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2017 VCEA Outstanding Students
Congratulations to the 2017 VCEA Outstanding Students, all of whom are current members of the Honors College.
- Outstanding Sophomore
Madison Broers, Civil Engineering - Outstanding Junior
Alyssa Norris, Civil Engineering - Outstanding Senior
Ryan Summers, Computer Engineering, German
Read more about the Voiland College’s Outstanding Students, Faculty, and Staff Awards at WSU News >>
Engineering Student News
Honors Entrepreneurs
In the past two years eight students have founded five companies
Co-Optical
Samuel Byrd, Bioengineering
Zane Duke, Bioengineering
Amber Graviet, Chemical Engineering
Engage
Emily Willard, Bioengineering
Protium Innovations
Elijah Shoemake, Mechanical Engineering
Go-KEFI
Amanda Scott, Strategic Communications – Public Relations
Monica Bomber, Chemical Engineering
Psylink Technologies
Philip Pitts, Computer Science and Chinese