Category: Alumni
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A launchpad for engineers
An alum who blazed a trail inspires others to do the same.
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Cruisin’ the danger zone
Behind the airborne action in “Top Gun: Maverick.”
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Star lighter
The alum who sparked the biggest fusion breakthrough in decades
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Aero alum helps others soar
“Our undergraduate experiences were so foundational for both of us that we wanted to help others receive the same foundation we’ve had.”
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Support where it’s needed most
“It’s important to give back to the folks that nurtured you, trusted you, supported you when you were completely unproven.”
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Reimagining the auto lab
“… I have three daughters [who are all engineers] and I want to make sure that we leave the world cleaner and better for the next generation.”
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Driving solutions for all
Karl Iagnemma and wife Ann-Kristin Lund continue to support equity-centered engineering initiatives.
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Encouraging tomorrow’s engineers
The Marian Engineering Scholarship Fund helps inspire future women in engineering.
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A flying chevette
Paul Debevec’s pioneering techniques in computer graphics and virtual production have revolutionized filmmaking and are now shaping the future of the entertainment industry.
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Fighting the good fight
Elsie MacGill shattered barriers as the world’s first female aeronautical engineer and played a pivotal role in streamlining aircraft production.
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Laser-focused
Franklin Dollar, a pioneer in laser plasma research, is not only unraveling cosmic mysteries but also promoting equity and inclusivity in science education and research
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New sensation
Not only can research participants control a prosthetic hand with their minds—now they can begin to “feel” it, too.