Get involved. Give back. Go Jackets!
The George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering invites our global network of 26,000 alumni to stay connected with our thriving community. Our alumni represent excellence in industry, academia, government, and non-profit and together we can build a better and smarter world. We can solve problems, innovate technology, and reimagine how mechanical engineering can make an impact and transform our everyday lives. Will you partner with us?
The Woodruff alumni community provides numerous opportunities to engage in the life of the students and faculty. Here are some of the many ways our alumni can elevate our community:
- Share industry knowledge by speaking in a class
- Make a gift to an area that are meaningful to you
- Participate as Capstone Design Expo or ME2110 judge
- Host an event
- Be a mentor to an undergraduate or graduate student via Career Conversations
- Attend local or regional events
- Serve on the Woodruff School Advisory Board or Young Alumni Council
- Hire our students for internships and job opportunities
- Sponsor a student project
- Be a guest speaker as part of the ME Shaping the World Speaker Series of Industry Roundtables
Whether you want to start a business, switch careers or improve your skills, we’re here to support your professional journey, lifelong learning and continued success. Please visit our Alumni Career Services website to learn about the tools and resources available to our alumni.
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Connect with us to share important milestones in your life and career—started a new business, got promoted, wrote a book? Let us know!
This is also a chance to explore opportunities to engage with our students through speaking, mentorship, or involvement with our department, faculty, and student organizations. We want to celebrate the amazing achievements of our alumni while helping you stay connected to the Woodruff School community.
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities to Connect!
Webb-Donell Communication Competitions
We’re excited to invite Woodruff School alumni to serve as judges and help evaluate student work focused on technical communication. These competitions recognize Woodruff School students who excel at translating technical knowledge for real audiences — from short-form videos that explain engineering concepts to engaging research talks that show why the work matters.
Judges may come from engineering, industry, science communication, media, design, or related fields. No prior judging experience is required—training will be provided and judging is done online.
Key Dates:
- Sign up by February 27
- Entries send out by March 3
- Judging due March 12
- Student showcase March 18 (optional to attend)
This is a flexible and meaningful way to support students and stay connected to the Woodruff School.
For questions or more information, contact Dr. Jill Fennell at jill.fennell@me.gatech.edu
Woodruff School Mix N’ Mingle – MS & PhD Alumni
Reconnect and network with fellow Woodruff School alumni at our Mix N’ Mingle hosted in collaboration with MEGA! Enjoy light refreshments, meet current MS & PhD students, and share insights on graduate school and career transitions.
Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community!
Get Involved with our Admit to Commit (Yield Campaign) & Career Conversations
The Woodruff School is currently recruiting alumni to participate in two meaningful engagement opportunities with prospective and current students.
Questions? Contact Jonathan Gaines at jonathan.gaines@me.gatech.edu.
Sign up to be a Guest Speaker
We’re seeking guest speakers for a series of lunch sessions with our first-year students in ME1670 this Spring (Feb 6, Mar 6, Apr 3 | 11:15 AM–12:15 PM). Industry leaders, Georgia Tech alumni, and former capstone teams are invited to share real-world perspectives, success stories, and inspire the next generation of designers and innovators.
Our goal is to showcase diverse pathways in design and manufacturing, foster meaningful connections, and motivate students to pursue the design/manufacturing track within the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering.
Interested in participating or have suggestions for speakers? Contact Dr. Raghu Pucha at raghuram.pucha@me.gatech.edu to get involved!
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Contact Us
Jaimie Hayes
Senior Director of Development
jaimie.hayes@me.gatech.edu
T: 404-385-8345
Eden Kahssai
Associate Director of Development
eden.kahssai@dev.gatech.edu
T: 404.894.7413
Courtney Sykes
Alumni Program Manager
courtney.sykes@gatech.edu
T: 404-894-4031