Joe Ning (EnvEngr’22; MS’23)
2025 Alumni Engagement Medal recipient
Professional Background:
Ning earned both his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in environmental engineering in 2022 and 2023, respectively. Alongside his academic achievements, he completed a minor in leadership studies and obtained certifications in engineering leadership and water engineering & management, further enhancing his expertise in the field.
During his time at ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ, Ning was an active member of several impactful organizations, including the Global Engineering Residential Academic Program, the BOLD Center, the Presidents Leadership Class and the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE). These experiences helped shape his leadership skills, global perspective and dedication to fostering inclusive engineering communities.
Ning is currently applying his knowledge and skills as an environmental design engineer at JVA Consulting Engineers, where he contributes to designing sustainable and innovative environmental solutions.
Contributions to the College of Engineering and Applied Science:
Ning is the first professional advisor in the history of ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ SASE, a BOLD Center student organization. He has taken it on with utmost responsibility and care, shaping the role to be a crucial aspect of the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ SASE community. He has worked closely with board members the last three years, working to revise bylaws, help support in conflict mediation and provide guidance on how to continuously improve the club for future generations so that there is a space at ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ for young Asians in STEM to celebrate their heritage, professionally develop themselves and become motivated to grow as leaders in their space.
Beyond these weighty responsibilities and impacts Ning makes in his advisor role, he still takes the time to involve himself on the more granular scale. He consistently attends most general chapter meetings and major events to help set up and run the activities. When he is not actively doing a task, he is introducing himself to SASE members and taking the time to sit down, chat and connect. He leads by example as a mentor for the board by not only vocalizing his belief in making the space engaging for young Asian leaders, but also consistently fostering the space through his contributions and actions when he attends meetings and events.
The amount of time, effort and standard of quality Ning dedicates to his role as SASE’s professional advisor is a pure reflection of his generosity, passion and wisdom. The role is something he saw a need for, volunteered to stay in for the past three years and continuously works to improve.