Alumni Stories

 

From Bologna to Colorado: Silvia De Dea's Journey to Solve Humanity's Energy Challenge

Silvia De Dea, MS '04, PhD '08


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Sylvia De Dea traveled from Bologna, Italy, to San Diego as an exchange student. Year's later, she returned to pursue graduate studies, leading her on a transformative professional journey. In this story, we learn about her story, experience and perspective as she tackles new challenges.

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A Q&A with an Alumnus, Computer Engineer, and Mentor

Allan Sun '23


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In this Q&A, Sun reflects on his undergraduate research experience, how mentorship shaped his journey from student to industry engineer and why he continues to give back through mentoring.

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Alumna Leader: Transforming the Future of Education for California’s Students and Inspiring the Next Generation

Shraddha Chaplot '08


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Shraddha Chaplot, a UC San Diego alumna and former Cisco engineer, has revolutionized education through her role as an innovative educator and founder of Playful Ponderies, creating transformative programs across California schools that combine real-world experience with ethical technology use to help students discover their purpose and potential.

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