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alexphan@ucsd.edu | 858-822-4636

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B.S. in Bioengineering, UC San Diego
M.S. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, UC San Diego
Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Medical Devices), UC San Diego
Triton Alumni!

See Alex for...

• TESC & JGSC advising
• Cross-department collaboration
• Jacobs School of Engineering student success initiatives
• Learn more about Alex

The advice I have for engineering students is... Do not wait for the perfect opportunity. Get involved early, stay curious, and let each experience guide your growth.

jduerr@ucsd.edu | 858-246-5268

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Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
M.S. in Education with a specialization in Counseling & Guidance
B.A. in Psychology with a concentration in Counseling & Family Psychology

See Jackie for...

• Strategic planning & initiatives
• Jacobs School Scholars
• IDEA Scholars
• Summer Engineering Institute
• Coaching
• Good eats in San Diego

The advice I have for engineering students is... You'll actually remember more if you study in small doses rather than in one big sit. So take a break. It's good for your brain.

sleckardt@ucsd.edu | 858-822-3780

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B.S. in Cognitive Science
Triton Alumni!

See Sara for... 

• Engineering Learning Communities
• Coaching
• IDEA Study Lounge
• Events and Operations Support

The advice I have for engineering students is...

jbaldis@ucsd.edu | 858-534-6779

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​​​​​B.S. in Psychology and Anthropology  – University of Wisconsin, Madison
M.S. in Engineering  – University of Washington, Seattle
Ed.D. in Educational Policy, Organization, & Leadership - University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign (in progress)

See Jessica for...

• GEAR Up2Research
• Transfer Prep
• Coaching
• Assessment & Evaluation 

The advice I have for engineering students is... College is more than just classes. It’s your training ground for the professional world, so make time to grow your professional skills. They’ll shape your future career as much as your coursework.