Alec Dektor: Alumnus

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Alec Dektor

Degree Program: Applied Mathematics, Ph.D.
Department: Applied Mathematics
Undergraduate Institution: UC Santa Cruz
Graduate Institution: UC Santa Cruz
Advisor: Daniele Venturi

“As a researcher, I am constantly trying to think of new ideas. Most of them take a lot of effort to explore and oftentimes they do not work. One day, I decided to carry out an idea that had popped into my head. I quickly coded it into my computer and pressed “run.” I sat there and watched the animations appear on the screen, proving that my new idea worked even better than I had anticipated. It was such a good feeling to achieve this research breakthrough from an original idea.”

Implications of tech layoffs and economic downturn

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stock photo highlighting economic downturn

While the ebb and flow of industry priorities can be disruptive, engineering graduates will continue to be in high demand. The industry’s continuing growth, the unique skill set that engineering graduates possess, and their versatility and hands-on experience are all factors that make our students valuable assets to companies in the tech industry.

UC Santa Cruz alumna Sangeetha Mandyam Komar Baker: Leading change through socially responsible engineering

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Sangeetha Mandyam Komar Baker, UCSC alumna

Network and digital technology alumna Sangeetha Mandyam Komar Baker’s career has been full of unique opportunities—one being the chance to work on the world’s first 3D-printed rocket—allowing her to apply technological innovation to drive social impact.