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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

  • 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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  • 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 Arena

    Celebrate 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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  • 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.!

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  • 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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  • 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.

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

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Keep up with Dean Al P. Pisano and the latest research breakthroughs, recognitions and other great stories at the Jacobs School.

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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 emailLinkedIn 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.


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


Company Based on UC San Diego Technology Gets Infusion of Capital

Company Based on UC San Diego Technology Gets Infusion of Capital

December 15, 2017

Tortuga Logic, a hardware security company co-founded by computer science professor and Qualcomm Institute academic participant Ryan Kastner and two computer science alumni, is now positioned for new growth thanks to $2 million in seed funding from a venture-capital firm. Tortuga Logic offers a suite of hardware design tools to identify security vulnerabilities throughout the process of designing a semiconductor, including Prospect and Unison (used in the semiconductor, aerospace and defense industries). With its new funding, Tortuga Logic will develop new products and increase the feature sets of existing products. Full Story


Smart earplug company developed by UC San Diego undergrads acquired by Bose

Smart earplug company developed by UC San Diego undergrads acquired by Bose

December 7, 2017

Hush, a noise-cancelling smart earplug startup that was conceptualized by UC San Diego engineering undergraduates in professor Nate Delson’s Product Design and Entrepreneurship class has been acquired by audio giant Bose.  Full Story


Franklin Antonio, UC San Diego alumnus and Qualcomm co-founder, gives $30M toward new campus engineering building

Franklin Antonio, UC San Diego alumnus and Qualcomm co-founder, gives $30M toward new campus engineering building

November 17, 2017

University of California San Diego alumnus and Qualcomm co-founder Franklin Antonio is donating $30 million to the university in support of programmatic expansion of the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering. In recognition of the generous gift, UC San Diego will name a planned building for engineering research and education Franklin Antonio Hall. Full Story


Alan Turing Memorial Scholarship Celebrates Diversity in Computer Science

Alan Turing Memorial Scholarship Celebrates Diversity in Computer Science

September 28, 2017

The Center for Networked Systems (CNS) at UC San Diego established the Alan Turing Memorial Scholarship in 2015 to encourage a more diverse community in computer science education and research. The award honors the memory of Alan Turing, the mathematician and cryptanalyst who founded the field of computer science. During World War II, he devised the techniques that led to breaking codes produced by Germany’s Enigma machine—a breakthrough credited with accelerating the Allied victory by more than a year. After the war, he was persecuted for being gay. He died by his own hand in 1954. Full Story


When Artificial Intelligence is Funny

When Artificial Intelligence is Funny

September 15, 2017

What do you do if you’re an animal shelter and have to name a big litter of guinea pigs that suddenly become available for adoption and need to be named? Why, contact Janelle Shane, who earned a Ph.D. in electrical engineering at UC San Diego, of course. Shane works on lasers in her day job, but her hobby is using neural networks to create paint color names, band names and much more.Her efforts have received an onslaught of media coverage, from Gizmodo, to Wired, to The Atlantic Online. When the Morris Animal Refuge in Portland, Ore., came to her, Shane agreed. Full Story


A $100K gift from Cognex to UC San Diego Supports Research at Intersection of Deep Learning and 3-D Image Reconstruction

A $100K gift from Cognex to UC San Diego Supports Research at Intersection of Deep Learning and 3-D Image Reconstruction

August 18, 2017

The University of California San Diego has received a $100K gift from Cognex Corporation, a leader in machine vision. The gift will allow teams of professors and graduate students at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering to explore research at the intersection of deep learning and 3-D image reconstruction.  Full Story


Engineers talk VR, AI and nanotechnology at San Diego Comic-Con

Engineers talk VR, AI and nanotechnology at San Diego Comic-Con

July 20, 2017

It’s not every day that engineers get to speak side by side with the people behind hit movies and TV series. But that is exactly what two engineering faculty members are doing this week at Comic-Con in San Diego.  Full Story


Engineer's Lifelong Dream of Becoming an Astronaut Comes True

Engineer's Lifelong Dream of Becoming an Astronaut Comes True

June 7, 2017

An alumnus of the University of California San Diego is part of the new class of astronauts NASA announced June 7, 2017. Robb Kulin earned his master’s and PhD degrees in materials science from UC San Diego.  He made nearly every decision in his career with an eye toward going to space, according to his Ph.D. advisor, nanoengineering professor Kenneth Vecchio from the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering.  Full Story


Triton Entrepreneur Night: Pitch Perfect

Triton Entrepreneur Night: Pitch Perfect

May 10, 2017

Sensors that tell you if Chinese food from last weekend is still safe to eat. An app to let your professor know you have no idea what he’s talking about. A grocery store guide to find the exact aisle and shelf location of your favorite cereal. These aren’t just crazy ideas — they’re actual startups currently in development in The Basement, UC San Diego’s two-year-old incubator and accelerator program managed by the UC San Diego Alumni Office.  Full Story


Nanoparticles for treating bacterial infections take top prize at Research Expo 2017

Nanoparticles for treating bacterial infections take top prize at Research Expo 2017

April 24, 2017

B.J. (Byungji) Kim, a materials science and engineering graduate student at the University of California San Diego, won the grand prize at Research Expo 2017 for her work on nanoparticles that help the body’s immune system fight infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria—without the use of antibiotics. Kim received the Lee Rudee Outstanding Poster Award and a $1,000 cash prize, as well as the Katie Osterday Best Poster in mechanical engineering, which came with a $500 cash prize.  Full Story


Family honors legacy of Jacobs School alumnus Sho Funai with an endowed prize

Family honors legacy of Jacobs School alumnus Sho Funai with an endowed prize

April 11, 2017

By the age of 23, Sho Funai had already embarked on a promising engineering career. His research contributed to aspects of safely using composite materials such as those found on the newest Boeing aircraft.  After graduating magna cum laude with a bachelor’s in structural engineering at the University of California San Diego, he went on to earn a master’s at the Jacobs School of Engineering at UC San Diego and started working full time at Goodrich Aerostructures. He was weeks away from submitting his master’s thesis on impact damage to composite materials when his life, full of promise was cut short in a hit and run collision in March 2012. Full Story


UC San Diego Designated as a Changemaker Campus

UC San Diego Designated as a Changemaker Campus

April 6, 2017

The University of California San Diego has been designated as a Changemaker Campus by Ashoka U for its role as a leader in social innovation education. Only 40 universities around the world have received this designation and UC San Diego is the first University of California campus to be recognized.  Full Story


Alumnus Taner Halicioglu Kicks off Campaign for UC San Diego with $75 Million Gift

Alumnus Taner Halicioglu Kicks off Campaign for UC San Diego with $75 Million Gift

March 27, 2017

As a child, Taner Halicioglu discovered how things worked by dissecting electronic equipment—it could be a radio or walkie talkie, and even a TV at one point. At UC San Diego, the self-described nerd didn’t mind that the campus lacked a football team—access to the Supercomputer Center was just as exciting. And today, he is a visionary: with a $75 million gift, Halicioglu will ensure that his alma mater represents the future of data science. Full Story


Reinventing the Wheel: Former Triton Racing members invent novel public health device

Reinventing the Wheel: Former Triton Racing members invent novel public health device

January 11, 2017

What do race cars, aerospace engineering and HIV/AIDS have in common? They all played a part in the making of FluxErgy, a medical diagnostics company started by two UC San Diego aerospace engineering alumni. Full Story


Software system labels coral reef images in record time

Software system labels coral reef images in record time

January 10, 2017

Computer scientists at the University of California San Diego have released a new version of a software system that processes images from the world’s coral reefs anywhere between 10 to 100 times faster than processing the data by hand.This is possible because the new version of the system, dubbed CoralNet Beta, includes deep learning technology, which uses vast networks of artificial neurons to learn to interpret image content and to process data.CoralNet Beta cuts down the time needed to go through a typical 1200-image diver survey of the ocean’s floor from 10 weeks to just one week—with the same amount of accuracy. Coral ecologists and government organizations, such as the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, also use CoralNet to automatically process images from autonomous underwater vehicles. The system allows researchers to label different types of coral and whether they’ve been bleached, different types of invertebrates, different types of algae—and more. In all, over 2200 labels are available on the site. Full Story


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