Community Engagement

Allen School Alumni

We are proud of our alumni, who are using their Allen School educations to advance our field and solve real-world problems — here in our region and throughout the world.

When our graduates switch their tassels to the other side, that doesn’t mark an ending but a beginning: The beginning of a new journey, one in which they will remain part of our extended Allen School community.

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Stay connected with your Allen School community! Help us keep your information up to date so you don't miss out on alumni events and other opportunities to engage.

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Impact Awards

The Allen School Alumni Impact Awards emphasize to each new generation of graduates that they are joining a community of alumni whose impact reaches far and wide.

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UW Recognition

A succession of our alumni have earned university and college-level accolades for exceptional contributions through their leadership, scholarship and service.

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Alumni News

Whether they head off to academia, industry, the non-profit sector or government, our alumni do great things with their Allen School educations.

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Alumni Events

From community-wide events to exclusive alumni meetups — and more — there are many ways for alumni to engage with our faculty, current students and peers.

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Get Involved!

In addition to events, the Allen School offers multiple opportunities for our alumni to give back and inspire and support the students who would follow in their footsteps.

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Annual Research Showcase

Interested in learning more about Allen School research?

Join us at our annual Research Showcase and Open House on October 29, 2025, featuring talks and demos of the latest work in artificial intelligence (AI), wearables, and more!

Alumni Highlights

Allen School News

Why an Allen School degree continues to be a great choice for students

There has been a lot of chatter about new computer science graduates and employment in the AI era. Allen School professors Magdalena Balazinska and Dan Grossman examine the myths and realities surrounding AI and the prospects for current and future Allen School majors.

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Allen School and UCSD researchers earn USENIX Test of Time Award

In 2011, a team of researchers that included Allen School professor and alum Franziska Roesner published a paper detailing how they could remotely take control of a car. Their work, which inspired new motor vehicle security standards, received the USENIX Test of Time Award.

GeekWire

Eyes, and AI, on the road: UW grad’s platform scans for pavement defects

Aatish Parson (B.S., ‘25) has hit a few bumps in the road since graduation—all the better for building the CivicScan app that uses artificial intelligence to detect potholes and other issues to smooth the way for improved road maintenance.