Amy de Jongh Curry,
Electrical Engineering & Biomedical Engineering Alum

Degree(s) 
BS Electrical Engineering ('92), MS Electrical Engineering ('93), PhD Biomedical Engineering ('97)

Current Residence 
Memphis, TN

Current Employer 
University of Memphis

What influenced your decision to attend Herff College of Engineering? 
I was awarded a scholarship that made attending the Herff College of Engineering very affordable.

How did Herff prepare you for your career? 
I had the opportunity to work in a Herff research lab as an undergraduate, which propelled me to pursue graduate studies and ultimately led to my career in academics and research.

What skills or knowledge did you learn throughout the program that you found most helpful in your career? 
I learned that critical thinking and good communication are just as important as the technical knowledge and skills in engineering.

Who was your most impactful professor? Why? 
My research advisor was most impactful as a teacher and mentor.

Were you involved in student groups? If so, which one(s)? 
Society of Women Engineers, Tau Beta Pi

What support(s) did you have during your time as a college student? How did you keep focused on the goal? 
Herff has an environment that promotes meaningful interaction and collaboration. I had wonderful support from my peers and faculty alike. It was easy to find study groups, and faculty were accessible.

What was your greatest memory from your time at Herff? 
I remember discovering that I loved coding when I was an undergraduate and working in a Herff research lab.  This research experience motivated me to pursue graduate studies and a career in academia and research.

What advice would you give those considering enrolling in Herff College of Engineering? 
Herff is a place where you can learn, get involved, and make an impact during your college journey. Herff is a place where you can be part of a community working to improve the world around us. Herff is a place where you can create your future.

What do you know now that you wish you had known during your time at Herff? 
I remember being very glad to have finished my last class for my last degree.  However, I soon recognized that engineering requires continuous learning, writing, and testing, just like my class

Was your Herff experience worth the price? If you could do it over again, what would you do differently? 
Yes.  Herff faculty and staff always demonstrate that they are invested in students and helping them reach their career goals.