Alumni Spotlights

Since its founding in 1962, over 35,000 students — and counting! — have graduated from the UC Davis College of Engineering. Our alumni have pursued careers in a wide variety of technical fields in industry, public service and academia, occupying positions of leadership and making a global difference.

Alumni Spotlights

Our alumni have become pioneers in their respective fields with achievements that have been far-reaching. Here are some outstanding examples of how our graduates are changing the world:

Rain Sun and Sam Louderback sit with Gary May in a podcast studio

Aggie Engineers Go 'Face to Face' with Chancellor May

by Anila Lijo, UC Davis News and Media Relations
August 26, 2025

This month’s Face to Face With Chancellor May features Splash Tech, a forward-thinking startup tackling one of the most overlooked problems in home maintenance: swimming pool chemical management. The company grew out of a senior design project from electrical and computer engineering students at UC Davis.

A close-up view of SnapBots, a modular robotic device for inspiring STEM-focused learning and play

UC Davis Alum’s Education Company Named Startup of the Month

by Russell Nichols, Comstock’s Magazine
August 12, 2025

Comstock’s Magazine highlights The Make Box, an education startup founded by UC Davis electrical and computer engineering alum Kavya Khare, as this month’s promising startup from California’s Capital Region.

UC Davis College of Engineering Launches 2 New Courses in AI

by Jessica Heath
June 09, 2025

Education & Outreach

UC Davis is getting smart about smart tech. With new courses "AI for All" and "AI in Health," the College of Engineering is preparing students across disciplines to explore AI's foundations, applications and ethical impact.

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Meet the 2025 Distinguished Engineering Alumni Medalists

by College of Engineering Communications
May 19, 2025

Every two years, the College of Engineering proudly recognizes alumni whose professional and personal achievements bring special honor to the college by awarding the Distinguished Engineering Alumni Medal.

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Alumni Couple to Receive 2025 UC Davis Medal, University’s Highest Honor

by Karen Nikos-Rose
March 31, 2025

Michael C. and Renée Z. Child have made outstanding contributions to the University of California, Davis, including the College of Engineering where Michael received his undergraduate degree in electrical and computer engineering in 1976.