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 or 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 Georgia Tech's Alumni Career Services website to learn about the tools and resources available to all alumni.
Share Your News
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 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!
RSVP your attendance by Feb. 27!
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
Speaking/Panel Opportunities
Woodruff Alumni Industry Roundtables
Interested in sharing your career journey with Woodruff students and fellow alumni?
Join our interest list to be contacted about future Industry Roundtables, hosted in person and virtually throughout the year. There’s no commitment to sign up—just an opportunity to participate when your schedule allows. Add your name to the list here!
Want to be a Guest speaker for ME 1670?
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 Raghu Pucha directly to learn more and sign up at raghuram.pucha@me.gatech.edu!
ASME x AIChE: Future Business Leaders Panel
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) at Georgia Tech are collaborating to host a Future Business Leaders Panel and are seeking Woodruff School alumni who have leveraged their engineering degrees into careers in business, consulting, entrepreneurship, product management, strategy, finance, or other business-focused fields.
This in-person event will feature a panel of approximately three Mechanical Engineering alumni and three Chemical Engineering alumni, followed by a networking session with students interested in exploring how engineering backgrounds translate into business leadership pathways.
Event Details
- In person at Georgia Tech
- March 16–20, 2026 (week before GT Spring Break; exact date forthcoming)
- Estimated time commitment: 2–3 hours, plus any additional time you choose to spend with students
If you are interested in serving as a panelist, please reach out directly to Ansh Chhabra, VP of Corporate Relations, ASME @ Georgia Tech, at achhabra41@gatech.edu or (828) 337-4212.
This is a wonderful opportunity to share your career journey and help students envision the many ways an engineering degree can lead to impactful business careers.
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