Implications of tech layoffs and economic downturn

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.

First Tech4Good luncheon underscores importance of experiential learning and community engagement

David Lee, assistant professor of computational media

The inaugural luncheon provided an opportunity for Tech4Good Lab researchers to share their socially impactful work with the extended UCSC community.

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

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.