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


Once again, NASA chooses a UC San Diego graduate for astronaut training

Once again, NASA chooses a UC San Diego graduate for astronaut training

December 6, 2021

NASA on Monday chose a UC San Diego chemical engineering graduate to train to become an astronaut, a decision that comes as the space agency is preparing to send humans back to the moon, possibly as early as 2025. Full Story


Bioengineering alumnus' sustainable chemical company raises $118M

Bioengineering alumnus' sustainable chemical company raises $118M

August 5, 2021

UC San Diego bioengineering alumnus Christophe Schilling is the cofounder and CEO of Genomatica, which just raised $118M in funding led by Novo Holdings. Genomatica makes sustainable, renewably-sourced chemicals and materials. Full Story


Alumna Chuah delivers 2021 CFK Memorial Lecture to Institution of Engineers, Malaysia

Alumna Chuah delivers 2021 CFK Memorial Lecture to Institution of Engineers, Malaysia

August 5, 2021

After earning her PhD in electrical engineering from the Jacobs School, Mooi Choo Chuah spent years conducting research in industry before becoming a computer science professor at Lehigh University. Chuah, who holds 63 patents, shared her industry to academia journey as she delivered the 31st Annual Professor Chin Fung Kee Memorial Lecture. Full Story


Titomic acquires alumni-led Tri-D Dynamics

Titomic acquires alumni-led Tri-D Dynamics

August 5, 2021

Congrats to UC San Diego engineering alumni Deepak Atyam (aerospace), Alexander Finch and Jesse Lang (both structural), whose company Tri-D Dynamics was acquired by Titomic Limited. Tri-D develops smart, IoT connected pipe infrastructure. Full Story


Ishwar K. Puri named USC vice president for research

Ishwar K. Puri named USC vice president for research

July 7, 2021

Ishwar K. Puri, an internationally known scientist and engineer whose research has explored fire safety, nanotechnology and 3D cell printing, has been named USC’s new vice president for research. Puri earned a PhD in engineering Science from the Jacobs School of Engineering at UC San Diego. Full Story


Women in Engineering --Anna Pridmore, P.E., Ph.D.

Women in Engineering --Anna Pridmore, P.E., Ph.D.

June 23, 2021

Anna Pridmore graduated from UC San Diego in 2009, with a Ph.D. in structural engineering, with a focus in advanced composites, design, material science and structural analysis. Today, she is vice president-pipeline and water infrastructure solutions at Structural Technologies. Full Story


UC San Diego Engineering Ranks #9 in U.S. News and World Report Best Engineering Schools Rankings

UC San Diego Engineering Ranks #9 in U.S. News and World Report Best Engineering Schools Rankings

March 30, 2021

For the second year in a row, the University of California San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering has ranked #9 in the nation in the influential U.S. News & World Report Rankings of Best Engineering Schools.    Full Story


With gene therapy, scientists develop opioid-free solution for chronic pain

With gene therapy, scientists develop opioid-free solution for chronic pain

March 10, 2021

A gene therapy for chronic pain could offer a safer, non-addictive alternative to opioids. By temporarily repressing a gene involved in sensing pain, the treatment increased pain tolerance in mice, lowered their sensitivity to pain and provided months of pain relief without causing numbness. Full Story


The Spectacular Synthesis of Spider Silk

The Spectacular Synthesis of Spider Silk

January 26, 2021

For David Breslauer, a UC San Diego bioengineering alumnus and co-founder and chief scientific officer at Bolt Threads, a bioengineering company in Emeryville, Calif., the potential of the spider and the mushroom represent not just another way to make apparel, but a way to bring greater sustainability to the clothing industry. Full Story


Triton 5: Ji-San Lee '11

Triton 5: Ji-San Lee '11

January 26, 2021

Structural engineering alumnus Ji-San Lee is the senior designer for CLAE Footwear, working to make their shoes more sustainable through recycled materials.  Full Story


UC San Diego Alumnus at Helm of Company Behind First At-Home COVID Test

UC San Diego Alumnus at Helm of Company Behind First At-Home COVID Test

January 21, 2021

In November 2020, Lucira Health received emergency use authorization for the first rapid at-home COVID-19 test from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Erik Engelson, a UC San Diego bioengineering and microbiology alumnus, is president and CEO of Lucira Health. He spoke about the process of getting the COVID-19 test kit through FDA emergency use authorization, his time at UC San Diego, and advice for students, in this Q&A. Full Story


Alumna spotlight: Bridget Benson, electrical engineering professor at Cal Poly

Alumna spotlight: Bridget Benson, electrical engineering professor at Cal Poly

January 8, 2021

Jacobs School computer science and engineering and Center for Machine Integrated Computing and Security alumna Bridget Benson shares her journey to becoming an associate professor of electrical engineering at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo.  Full Story


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