Shreedhar Jangam: Undergraduate Student
Degree Program: Computer Science, B.S.
Department: Computer Science and Engineering
Hometown: San Jose, CA
I love the opportunities available to engineering students.
Baskin Engineering Communications
Baskin Engineering Professor Kate Ringland awarded inaugural 2022-23 Sung-Mo Steve Kang DEI Award
The Baskin School of Engineering recognized Assistant Professor of Computational Media Kate Ringland as the inaugural recipient of the Sung-Mo Steve Kang Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award. This annual award recognizes a faculty member who is making meaningful strides toward more inclusive teaching and education at Baskin Engineering.
Nhan Nguyen: Undergraduate Student
Degree Program: Computer Game Design B.S
Department: Computational Media
“It’s so satisfying when you find the solution to a complex coding problem.”
Amber Sargeant: Alumna
Degree Program: Serious Games, M.S.
Graduate Institution: UC Santa Cruz
Undergraduate Institution: UC Santa Cruz
Department: Computational Media
“I wanted to get an M.S. in serious games because I want to make games that explore topics important to me, such as climate change and mental health. I think these topics need more recognition in the media, and what better way to show it than through interactive media?”
Kaleen Shrestha: Graduate Student
Graduate Institution: Towson University, Teaching, M.A.; University of Washington, Educational Psychology, Ph.D.
Undergraduate Institution: Washington State University, Mathematics, B.S.
Department: Baskin School of Engineering
“I study what is needed in our division and respond with evidence-based approaches. It often involves building a program, a report, an experience, a communication, or a collaborative meeting to close gaps and help students succeed.”
Maryam Siddiqui: Undergraduate Student
Degree Program: Computer Science, B.S.; Electronic Music, minor
Department: Computer Science and Engineering
“There’s a lot of intersection between electronic music and computer science. In one of my classes, we’re using a specific music programming language to program our own sounds and electronic instruments. Doing these types of projects heightens my interest because I never thought I could blend those two fields and passions of mine together.”
Selin Ovali: Graduate Student
Degree Program: Human Computer Interaction, M.S.
Undergraduate Institution: Purdue University, Computer Science B.S.
Department: Computational Media
“I specifically chose this program because I really liked the people involved and the research currently being done at Baskin Engineering in the HCI field.”
Justin Grant: Graduate Student
Degree Program: Human Computer Interaction, M.S.
Undergraduate Institution: University of California, Los Angeles, Philosophy, B.A.
Department: Computational Media
“My goal is to build on my undergraduate philosophy degree to develop technology that is useful and accessible to everyone.”
Vince Dinh: Undergraduate Student
Degree Program: Computer Science, B.S.; Business Management Economics, B.A.
Department: Computer Science and Engineering; Economics
“The [UCSC] campus and culture really appealed to me, and I can confidently say I’m happy with my decision.”
Harika Dechiraju: Ph.D. Student
Degree Program: Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ph.D.
Undergraduate Institution: National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (India), Instrumentation and Control Engineering, B.S.
Advisor: Marco Rolandi
Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering
“I’ve been working on developing bioelectronic devices for wound healing applications and tissue regeneration.”
Rishita Wairagade: Undergraduate Student
Degree Program: Computer Science, B.S.
Department: Computer Science and Engineering
“Baskin Engineering does a great job of providing research opportunities for all of its engineering students.”
Adeel Akhtar: Postdoctoral Scholar
Graduate Institution: University of Waterloo, Electrical and Computer Engineering, M.S. & Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, Ph.D.
Undergraduate Institution: National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Mechatronics, B.S.
Advisor: Ricardo Sanfelice
Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering
“I am not thinking too far ahead, but instead trying to live in the present. I am more concerned about making meaningful contributions and learning as many things as possible in my postdoc appointment at UC Santa Cruz.”