This installment of our Humans of Fung series profiles eight Master of Engineering students from the recently graduated Class of 2019. We’ve compiled some of our favorite stories they’ve shared about engineering, art, social impact, and more.Jay Lin“My…
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Fung Feature: Rachelle Kresch MEng ’18 (IEOR)
On data science, flying 4 days a week, and meaningful pro bono work.“Hi, I’m Rachelle, a proud Cal alum! I started at Cal as an undergrad majoring in both Business Administration and Statistics. Growing up, I knew I wanted a stable job but didn’t know …
MEng + SkyDeck Startup Networking Night 2019
SkyDeck: Berkeley’s largest startup acceleratorBerkeley SkyDeck is UC Berkeley’s largest startup accelerator since 2012 — moving over 300 startups through its doors. SkyDeck has built a reputation for helping some of Berkeley’s top founders build their…
Fung Feature: Youhee Choi, MEng ’18 (IEOR)
On how she pivoted into tech, advice for aspiring PMs, and her tips to beat the stress.Youhee Choi, MEng ’18 (Industrial Engineering and Operations Research), second from the left.“I’m Youhee Choi, and I was born and raised in Korea. I lived there for …
2019 Eaton-Hachigian Fellowship Recipients
By Caroline Osterman(Photo by Elena Zhukova)The College of Engineering and the Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018–19 Eaton-Hachigian Fellowships, awarded this year to three students pursuing Mas…
Berkeley MEng students get jump-start in spring recruitment
Two-day Employer Breakfast provides students and recruiters with great food and valuable networkingBy Caroline OstermanStephanie Cartwright, Campus Talent Acquisition Sourcer at IBM, shakes hands with an MEng student.This winter, the UC Berkeley Master…
Past and current students gather at annual Alumni Brunch
Great food, greater conversationEach September, our Master in Engineering students and alumni come together at the Fung Institute in Berkeley, California to meet, mingle, and network over a delicious brunch buffet. Sunday, September 4, 2018 was a day o…
Sonia Travaglini honored with Teaching Effectiveness Award
Sonia Travaglini being awarded the prestigious Teaching Effectiveness Award (TEA). Photo credit: Anne BriceIn Spring 2018, Sonia Travaglini was awarded with the prestigious Teaching Effectiveness Award (TEA), organized the Graduate Council’s Advisory C…
7th annual MEng Capstone Showcase to focus on innovating for social impact
2 Days. 13 Tracks. 100 Teams.Each Spring, hundreds of attendees convene in Berkeley, California for two days of innovating for social impact. With 13 tracks and 100 Capstone teams, see where the future of engineering is headed by uncovering the project…
Part-time MEng Student, Full-time Data Scientist: What Farshad Miraftab Has Learned as Both
By Caroline OstermanStudents and alumni of the UC Berkeley Master in Engineering program can all attest to the advantageous and hybrid nature of the degree. Combining both technical depth and leadership studies, students learn the applications of busin…
