Name: Austin Curry
Hometown: Arlington, Texas
Major: Electrical Engineering and Math
Class of 2004
Armed with degrees in electrical engineering and math, Austin Curry
entered University of Virginia’s prestigious law school in the
fall of 2004. His long-term goal is to become a patent attorney, which
will allow him to draw on his undergraduate training.
At SMU, Austin was one of the first participants in the School of Engineering's
Industry Scholars Program. The program gives students financial aid for
up to four years of study and internships during their junior and senior
years.
He interned with Hunt Power Company, one of the program’s original
sponsors.
Austin also had two summers of engineering-related work experience at
General Motors and Texas Instruments.
In addition to his busy academic schedule, Austin served as vice president
of Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society, and was active in the
Mathematical Association of America and the SMU Boxing Club. He also
plays the piano in his spare time.
