Alumni
Welcome to the Jacobs School of Engineering alumni page
WELCOME
As a graduate of UC San Diego's Irwin and Joan Jacobs School of Engineering, ranked #11 in the top engineering schools nationally, you are a part of our vast network of visionaries, problem solvers, and trailblazers, shaping industries and driving progress worldwide. Our engineering alumni community, now over 48,000 and continuously growing, remains closely knit no matter where life takes you.
If it's been a while since you last connected, this is an ideal place to start. The alumni office at the Jacobs School is here as your gateway to get involved. Whether you are looking to reunite with fellow Tritons, contribute your time and expertise, or access resources, there's a team ready to support you.
NETWORK AND GROW
Tritons Connect
Tritons Connect is an online community of UC San Diego alumni, students, staff and faculty. It's a Triton exclusive network where you can be matched with a mentor, post and apply for job opportunities, join a community group, access a directory of Triton community members, and so much more!
Career Center Alumni Resources
As you think about what's to come in your professional journey, remember the Career Center can be one part of your strategy. Working with thousands of students and alumni every year, the Career Center understands the trends and has likely experienced or helped with whatever challenge you're facing.
Jacobs School Job & Internship Portal
Jacobs School alumni are sought after by industry leaders for their engineering knowledge and abilities. The Corporate Affiliates Program provides you access to career opportunities brought to you by our Corporate Partners. Create a profile on the Jacobs School Job & Internship Portal, and explore current job openings.
Master of Advanced Studies
Offering three highly critical engineering master's programs tailored to the needs of working, engineering professionals and industry needs, the Master of Advanced Studies degree program allows for students to continue working while earning their master's in an in-class academic environment.
GET INVOLVED
All across the globe, Tritons are networking at one of our signature events, or staying involved in our vibrant alumni community through a regional alumni club or an affinity group. Check out our current line-up of events below.
JANUARY | Regional Events
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UC San Diego Mixer at JPM2025
January 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PT
STEM Kitchen + Garden
Gather with alumni and friends in downtown San Francisco before the start of the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.
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Los Angeles Regional Club: Lunar New Year Mixer
January 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM PT
Fifty One
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a happy hour and hosted appetizers.
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FEBRUARY | Online, Local, Regional Events
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New York Regional Club: Lunar New Year Celebration
February 04, 2025 at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET
Pier 57 Oyster Classroom
Learn and play Hong Kong Style Mahjong while enjoying dumplings with fellow alumni.
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UC San Diego Alumni Board Public Meeting
February 07, 2025 at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT
Zoom Meeting
Receive an update from the Alumni Board on their activities and initiatives.
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Jacobs School Alumni in Seattle
February 07, 2025 at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PT
The Nest Rooftop Bar
Meet and mingle with engineering alumni living in Seattle and the Puget Sound.
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Triton Pregame Celebration at UC Irvine
February 08, 2025 at 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PT
Newkirk Alumni Center
Enjoy food and drinks with fellow Triton alumni before watching the men's basketball team take on UC Irvine.
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Entrepreneurial Journey Alumni Speaker Series: Navigating Global Entrepreneurial Opportunities with Nathan Klarer
February 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM PT
AL21 Suite, Institute for the Global Entrepreneur, Franklin Antonio Hall
Dive into a discussion around the landscape of global trade and investment with alumnus Nathan Klarer '14.
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UC San Diego Alumni and Friends Reception in San Francisco
February 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM PT
San Francisco Marriott Marquis
Join alumni and friends at the 2025 International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) for an evening of networking and insights from distinguished alumnus Chad R. Walsh, '91.
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The Basement 10 Year Anniversary Celebration
February 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT
Join us as we kick off a year-long anniversary celebration with tours, prizes, cake, and meaningful connections. Come celebrate a decade of innovation and community.
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CLAC Alumni Day
February 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM PT
Price Center West - Marshall Room
At this event, current UC San Diego undergraduate students will have the opportunity to ask questions and network with alumni.
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UC ALUMNI CAREER NETWORK | Charting a Green Career: Insights from Environmental Industry Leaders
February 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
Explore diverse career paths in environmental science, from sustainability to research. UC alumni will share their experiences, strategies for navigating trends, making career pivots, and overcoming challenges.
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Seattle Regional Club: February Happy Hour Mixer
February 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM PT
Dough Zone Dumpling House Harbor Steps
Enjoy a relaxed evening with hosted appetizers while networking with UC San Diego alumni in the area.
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UC San Diego Men's Basketball vs Hawai'i
February 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM PT
Liontree ArenaCelebrate your Triton pride with a King Triton Bobblehead giveaway and cheer on the team as they compete against Hawai’i!
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Los Angeles Regional Club: Basketball Watch Party
February 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM PT
Busby's West
Join the Los Angeles Regional Club for a men's basketball watch party as the Tritons take on the Matadors of Cal State Northridge.
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MARCH | Illustrious Alumni Awards, Regional, Virtual Events
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Washington, D.C. Regional Club: Alumni Happy Hour
March 04, 2025 at 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM ET
Ella's Wood Fired Kitchen
Join us for a fun opportunity to network and build our alumni community in Washington D.C.!
Closed - New York Regional Club: Tritons Take Off-Broadway featuring Cody Sloan
March 04, 2025 at 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET
Pershing Square
Enjoy a night at the theater and support Triton alum Cody Sloan '21.
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- Taiwan Regional Club: Triton 5K Hike
March 08, 2025 at 9:45 AM – 2:00 PM TT
Chili's Dazhi
Join fellow alumni for a 5K hike in Taipei followed by lunch!
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- Seattle Regional Club: Movie Night
March 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM PT
Level Seattle - South Lake Union
Get ready for movie night! We'll be watching the Netflix Documentary "Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut".
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- Silicon Valley Regional Club: Happy Hour
March 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM PT
Steins Beer Garden & Restaurant
Join fellow Triton's for the first Silicon Valley Club happy hour of 2025!
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- Los Angeles Regional Club: Autry Museum of the American West Museum Tour
March 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PT
Autry Museum of the American West
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- Triton Table Talk | Leadership Principles to Succeed in Business, Sports, and Life
March 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PT
Whether you're an aspiring leader, a seasoned executive, an athlete, or someone committed to personal growth, this conversation will offer actionable strategies to help you lead with confidence and purpose.
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- Illustrious Alumni Awards: New York
March 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET
Current, The Pier Sixty Collection
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APRIL | Illustrious Alumni Awards, Campus, Regional, Virtual Events
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 60th Anniversary
April 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM – 5:15 PM PT
UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering
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- Legal Bootcamp for Startups with Wilson Sonsini
April 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM PT
UC San Diego Design and Innovation Building
Join Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, a leader in the representation of life science innovation and technology, as we bring an exclusive boot camp to our entrepreneurial ecosystem. This intensive half-day program is designed for those in the process of —or considering—starting a new venture. Learn from our featured speakers as they cover topics ranging from corporate formation and financing to intellectual property and patent strategies.
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- Illustrious Alumni Awards: Bay Area
April 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM PT
Julia Morgan Ballroom
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- Life After Graduation: Choosing Your Path Forward
April 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM PT
Graduation marks an exciting new chapter, but deciding what comes next can feel overwhelming. Should you dive into your career, pursue graduate school, or take time to explore a gap year? Join us for an insightful virtual conversation designed to help you navigate these pivotal decisions with clarity and confidence.
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- 43rd Annual Research Expo
April 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM PT
Atkinson Courtyard, UC San Diego
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- Triton Giving Day
April 30, 2025
Online
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ALUMNI STORIES
Triton engineers are everywhere, and so is their impact. Read stories from fellow alumni, learn what they do and how they are making the world a better place. Read more on the Jacobs School Alumni Stories page.
Shraddha Chaplot ‘08, a UC San Diego alumna and former electrical engineer, has become a transformative leader in education through her innovative approach to learning.
After transitioning from a technology career, Chaplot founded Playful Ponderies and has led partnerships with several California schools, including Drew School in San Francisco, Saint Francis High School in Mountain View, and York School in Monterey.
Her educational philosophy centers on creating real-world, experiential learning opportunities that empower students to discover their potential and purpose. At each institution, Chaplot developed groundbreaking programs that connect students with industry professionals, enabling them to work on meaningful projects across diverse fields like robotics, mental health, sustainability and design. Her signature approach involves personalized learning experiences that challenge students to think beyond traditional classroom boundaries.
Chaplot’s notable achievements include expanding Drew’s engineering enrollment fourfold, establishing the Innovation @ Saint Francis program with numerous multidisciplinary projects, and launching the Plant A Seed AgTech initiative at York School. Chaplot’s impact is evident through the testimonials of her former students and partners, who describe her as an inspirational educator who instills confidence, curiosity and passion for problem-solving.
Her current mission is to scale her educational model across more high schools, emphasizing that every individual can contribute to society. Chaplot continues to champion her vision of empowering the next generation of leaders and innovators through purposeful, hands-on education.
Read more of Shraddha's story
IN THE KNOW
Keep up with Dean Al P. Pisano and the latest research breakthroughs, recognitions and other great stories at the Jacobs School.
See what the campus and fellow Tritons are up to. You'll find stories, accomplishments and more in the UC San Diego Magazine.
GET IN TOUCH
Tritons and friends,
Extending warm greetings to you. It is a privilege to serve UC San Diego and our alumni in my role as the Director of Alumni Relations.
My commitment is to bolster the bond between alumni and UC San Diego long after graduation. I aim to build connections with alumni and find ways to connect them to the campus, provide them with information and news, recognize their accomplishments, and involve them in our community through events and more.
Along with engagement, I also lead efforts to build and sustain philanthropic opportunities that support the Jacobs School of Engineering in ways that are meaningful to our alumni and their families.
I invite you to connect with me by email, LinkedIn or Tritons Connect to share your story and interests. Go Tritons!
Warmly,
Jesse De La Trinidad
Director of Alumni Relations
UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering
SUPPORT A CAUSE
The gifts we receive from our alumni, regardless of size, have an immediate impact on our community. These contributions provide students with access to top-tier education and facilities, accelerate research, and establish scholarships and fellowships. Philanthropy truly makes a difference, and you can be a part of it.
By making a gift to the Jacobs School of Engineering, you can support the department, program or initiative of your choice.
Support scholarships and fellowships for students
Alumni continue to have a lifelong impact and influence on the university. Support students, both undergraduate and graduate, by making a donation to the Dean's Scholars of Excellence Fund. Students who have demonstrated excellent academic merit from all backgrounds, including underserved communities, will be empowered to excel in their pursuit of education.
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CONTACT US
We are here to help you create a legacy of support. Get in touch with our team to discuss your giving options, including one-time or recurring gifts, estate gifts, and gifts of stock and other assets.
NEWS
Moving forward, looking back
December 23, 2020
As we look back at 2020 and move forward in 2021, there are two high-level moves we are also making. These moves are designed to ensure the Jacobs School emerges more ready than ever to confront the challenges, injustices, and societal and innovation needs laid bare by the pandemic. Full Story
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Jacobs School alumni kickstart Dean's Scholars of Excellence program
December 15, 2020
Education is the great equalizer. Jacobs School of Engineering alumni Mary Bui-Pham and Dan Pham have seen this play out in their own lives, and have donated the funds to endow a scholarship supporting students with outstanding academic merit, including students who have made or show potential to contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion; first generation; and low-income engineering students. Their gift launched the larger Jacobs School of Engineering Dean’s Scholars of Excellence program, a school-wide scholarship program meant to advance equal access to a Jacobs School education. Full Story
Bioengineering alumnus named to Forbes 30 Under 30
December 15, 2020
UC San Diego bioengineering and biology alumnus Joshua Yang was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Healthcare. Yang, an MD-PhD student at Johns Hopkins, cofounded kidney diagnostics startup Nephrosant, and is active in healthcare venture capital due diligance. Full Story
Passing of Shao-chi Lin, Professor Emeritus of Engineering at UC San Diego
December 11, 2020
Shao-chi Lin, Professor Emeritus of Engineering at the University of California San Diego, died on October 8, 2020 at the age of 95. He is remembered by former students and colleagues as a talented and caring teacher, mentor and researcher; and an active member of the campus community. Full Story
ECE department launches virtual alumni mentorship program
November 19, 2020
In an effort to keep students and alumni engaged and connected to campus resources during months of remote school and work, the Jacobs School’s Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department’s Alumni Advisory Board launched an ECE Alumni Mentorship Program (AMP) in October. Full Story
Alumni-led Lucira Health earns 1st FDA authorization for at-home COVID test
November 18, 2020
On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration gave emergency use authorization to the first rapid at-home COVID-19 test, developed by Lucira Health. Erik Engelson, a UC San Diego bioengineering and microbiology alumnus, is president and CEO of Lucira Health Full Story
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Alumni bring advanced 3D printing to space
November 16, 2020
UC San Diego alumni here on Earth and in space were part of the team that brought a Turbine Ceramic Manufacturing Module to the International Space Station. Full Story
Alumni battery startup raises $1.25M
November 6, 2020
Flexible battery startup Ateios, founded by Jacobs School of Engineering alumni, has raised $1.25 million in seed funding to bring its paper-thin, customizable batteries to market. Full Story
Company founded by engineering alumni advances 1-hour COVID test
April 7, 2020
Medical diagnostic company Fluxergy, founded by UC San Diego engineering alumni, submitted an Emergency Use Authorization to the FDA for their quick, point-of-care COVID-19 test. Full Story
Passion drives True Tritons to service
January 30, 2020
From creating scholarships and providing leadership, to student mentoring and preserving the arts, four shining examples of Triton passion and commitment will be honored Feb. 7 at UC San Diego’s True Triton Celebration to be held in the Great Hall on campus. Full Story
UC San Diego startup selected as finalist in UC Pitch contest
January 30, 2020
A startup founded by a UC San Diego electrical and computer engineering graduate student is one of five finalists in the 2020 UC Pitch Startup Showcase held Jan. 29 and 30 in tandem with the Global Corporate Venturing and Innovation Summit in Monterey, Calif. Full Story
Ozgur Sinanoglu (PhD '05), Cybersecurity Trailblazer
January 28, 2020
In Ozgur Sinanoglu’s Design for Excellence lab at New York University’s Abu Dhabi campus, a major development in cybersecurity has emerged. The Electrical and Computer Engineering professor and his team of eight researchers have made news over the last couple of years with their strides to create a chip that can stand up to a variety of threats and attempts to violate its security. A first-of-its kind chip that would be unhackable. Sinanoglu is an alumnus of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at UC San Diego. Full Story
The Epic Lives of Albert Lin
January 9, 2020
UC San Diego engineering alumnus Albert Yu-Min Lin can be described in many ways: explorer, engineer, scientist, artist, surfer, humanist, traveler, philosopher, father. It’s a challenge to capture Lin, whether in a few words or just for a quick phone call. He seems to have an endless supply of momentum—an energy, curiosity and optimism as big as the world he is continually exploring. Full Story
Bianca Zadrozny (PhD '03): Developing Novel Approaches to Natural Resources Discovery and Exploration
January 8, 2020
Since earning her PhD in computer science in 2003, Bianca Zadrozny has pursued her computer science career, in both industry and academia, in two countries. Her path has led her to IBM Research in Brazil, where she oversees natural resources analytics research. Her group’s mission is to conduct research projects in data-driven and physically driven analytics, aiming to develop novel technologies that can help in smarter natural resources discovery and exploration. Full Story
Preserving Libraries in the Sand
January 7, 2020
Interdisciplinary partners at UC San Diego are using drones and 3D-modeling to save Puerto Rico’s indigenous history from the sea. In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in late 2018, Eric Lo, a Jacobs School alumnus who now works at the Qualcomm Institute at UC San Diego, touched down in Puerto Rico with a single goal: find the ancient archaeological site he had helped monitor for more than a year and assess the damage. Full Story