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:

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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.

Alum’s Company Named Startup of the Month by Comstock’s Magazine

by College of Engineering Communications
March 24, 2025

The regional magazine has recognized Davis-based company Elve for its pathbreaking efforts to design and produce affordable millimeter wave amplifiers. The company was founded by Diana Gamzina, a three-time mechanical and aerospace engineering alumni at the University of California, Davis.

Michael P. Coffey Receives Aggie Service Award

by College of Engineering Communications
March 05, 2025

The electrical and computer engineering alumni has received the Aggie Service Award from the Cal Aggie Alumni Association for exemplary Aggie Pride and dedication to UC Davis through personal commitment of time and energy, volunteerism and leadership.

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Meet the Three-Time Aggie Engineer Named to the National Academy of Inventors

by Matt Marcure
February 18, 2025

Alumni

Jeff Reed is an internationally recognized leader in wireless communications. Across his career, Reed’s scientific collaborations and leadership have significantly shaped the planet and its future — and communicate the innovative spirit of Aggie Engineers.

Waves of the Future

by Matt Marcure
February 03, 2025

In the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UC Davis, a one-of-a-kind hub for vacuum electronic devices allows a community of researchers to build upon the past to discover the future.