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…
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Fung’s First Engagement: An MEng Love Story
By Caroline OstermanAt times, grad school can be difficult and stressful — but our students will tell you that it can also be enjoyable! Berkeley’s MEng cohort has a lot on their plate, from capstone projects to technical coursework, but they’re good a…
Fung Institute Winter Spotlight draws in 300+ attendees to celebrate student tech innovation
By Maya RectorOver 300 people attended the Fung Institute Winter Spotlight on December 5th, 2017, including 160 general admission attendees and 115 current MEng student attendees. Additionally, 42 Fung Fellowship students and 24 alumni attended the eve…
From Startups to Yelp: How Starting Small Can Help You Make It Big
By Caroline OstermanNow in its seventh year, the Berkeley MEng program continues to foster a growing and impressive network of alumni. Our Masters graduates have contributed their knowledge and innovations to both growing startups and large corporation…
From Student to Tesla Employee: What It’s Like to Get Hired and Work at Tesla After Graduation
By Maya RectorJoanna on graduation day, May 2016.UC Berkeley MEng graduate Jingxian (Joanna) Zhao, MSE ’16, was recently hired by Tesla to work on battery research at their facility in Reno, Nevada. Joanna credits her training in the MEng program as be…
MEng Alum Han Jin Named in Forbes’ 30 Under 30
By Caroline OstermanCongratulations to MEng IEOR ’12 alum Han Jin for being named in Forbes’ 2018 “30 Under 30” in Consumer Technology!Han Jin, MEng Class of 2012; the LucidCam, a portable camera for AR/VR 3D content creationHan is co-founder and CEO o…
Recruiting Spotlight: Boston Consulting Group
By Caroline OstermanThe Fung Institute provides a wide range of specialized programming and opportunities to help students develop strong professional skills, explore various career paths and build a strong network during their time in the MEng program…
Reaping the Benefits of an International community
By Giselle DiazYou have been working with Hilti ever since you graduated the M.Eng program. What has motivated you to stick with the company for so long?I have always felt that the best way to learn and grow is to have your assumptions challenged, eith…
2018 Eaton-Hachigian Fellowship Recipients
By Caroline OstermanThe College of Engineering and the Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017–18 Eaton-Hachigian Fellowships, awarded this year to two students pursuing Master of Engineering degrees…
Alumni Highlight: Leela Tanikella, Class of 2015
By Maya RectorLeela Tanikella graduated with her MEng degree in Bioengineering in 2015. She currently works at Intuitive Surgical, where she is a Design Controls engineer. Her favorite part of her job is knowing that she is improving the lives of patie…