Scripps
Alumni
From sea to the stars, Scripps Institution of Oceanography alumni advance society’s efforts to understand and protect the planet and beyond. Read more about the Scripps alumni currently exploring our universe as NASA Astronauts: Jessica Meir, PhD ‘09 and Megan McArthur, PhD ‘02
Alumni Statement
Alumni of Scripps Institution of Oceanography represent nearly 4,000 academics, scientists, communicators, policymakers, experts, and entrepreneurs that leverage their diverse backgrounds to advance innovative solutions. Their accomplishments reach far and wide, from education and environment to industry and innovation, and their impact spans the expanse of our planet, from deep oceans to deep space.
Many from our active alumni community stay connected each year, returning to meet and mentor students, speak at special events, pursue professional goals and continued education, and develop partnerships with faculty and researchers here at UC San Diego. We thank them for returning to share their time and talents!
Stay Connected!
The Scripps alumni network is robust and vibrant.
Please share your updates, accomplishments, and ways you'd like to stay active in the Scripps community.
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Reunions & Special Events
Check the event calendar above!
Triton Monthly - Scripps Oceanography
Triton Monthly Scripps Oceanography is a monthly e-newsletter highlighting accomplishments, updates and special opportunities for Scripps alumni. Make sure you're receiving it! Add "alumni@ucsd.edu" to your contact list or contact Scripps Alumni Director Risa Farrell (rmfarrell@ucsd.edu).
Alumni Celebration Weekend
May 5-7, 2023: This spring, take a moment to return to campus and celebrate what it means to be a UC San Diego alumni with a week's worth of festivities and experiences. Events include a Day at the Padres for family and friends, an elegant alumni awards celebration, pier tours and more.
Scripps Career Support
Scripps alumni secure challenging and satisfying positions across the globe with a wide range of employers. Companies interested in hiring Scripps talent use the Scripps Corporate Alliance to access the Scripps Talent Recruitment Portal and share competitive job opportunities.
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Tritons Connect
Like LinkedIn, Tritons Connect is a helpful tool to find and interact with your fellow alumni. Unlike LinkedIn, everyone is affiliated with UC San Diego and you can use the directory or filter by location, degree, job, industry (and more!) to match with a mentor, connect in groups, and share more advanced job opportunities.
UC San Diego Career Center
Wherever you are on your professional journey, the UC San Diego Career Center is here to support you along the way. As a Triton, you can request personalized resume and cover letter advising for 6 months after graduation, and have lifetime access to free resources including career fairs, job listings, networking tools and events.
Alumni Email for Life
Alumni Email for Life is a permanent @ucsd.edu email address from which Alumni can send and receive emails. It is a forwarding service provided exclusively to our UC San Diego Alumni to help fellow Tritons, friends and family stay in contact with you.
Special Discounts
Your status as a Triton gives you access to a wide variety of valuable campus, career and travel discounts.
Access UC Library System
UC San Diego alumni donors who make an annual gift of any size to any fund may enjoy complimentary access to the UC library system.
Event Highlights
Washington D.C. Scripps Alumni & Friends Reception 2022
Alumni now representing impactful agencies such as The National Science Foundation, Ocean Conservancy, Urban Ocean Lab, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, NOAA, USAID, USFDA, NASA and many more reconnected in D.C.!
Scripps Graduate Recognition Ceremony 2022
Capt. Robert Sparrock, MS ‘90, Program Manager for Research Vessels at the Office of Naval Research gives alumni keynote address
Scripps Undergraduate Recognition Ceremony 2022
Imperial Beach Councilmember Paloma Aguirre MAS `15 gives alumni keynote address
Alumni Celebration Weekend 2022
Led by Oriana Poindexter MAS `15, Scripps alumni return to create cyanotypes using photochemistry techniques first developed in the 1840s
Spring Industry Career Networking Night
The Scripps Corporate Alliance hosted a vibrant networking night for Scripps students and alumni interested in industry career opportunities. Attendees spoke with representatives from BANF, Teledyne Technologies, Vidrios, EEC Environmental and more!
Monterey Meetup 2022
More than 20 Scripps alumni and friends converged in Monterey for a weekend of camaraderie and conversation
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Congratulations to Emi Koch, MAS ’19 for receiving the 2021 International Alumni Award – one of UC San Diego’s highest honors.
Scripps Alumni in the News
SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE | Mar 5, 2023
Imperial Beach Mayor - and Scripps Alumna - Appointed to California Coastal Commission
BROWN UNIVERSITY | Jan 26, 2023
Biden administration appoints Scripps alumna Kim Cobb to President’s Intelligence Advisory Board
SEA GRANT CALIFORNIA | Jan 11, 2023
Four Scripps Alumni Named CA Sea Grant Fellows
Contact
Risa Farrell, M.A.
Director, Alumni & Community Engagement
As the Alumni Director at Scripps Oceanography and UC San Diego alumna myself, I believe in continued relationships well after graduation and the power of building connection and practical support in San Diego, across the country, and around the globe.
I love to hear where our alumni are now, connect them with practical career support, celebrate any news, deepen community through reunions & special events, and involve alumni in the vibrant work underway at Scripps.
Let's chat!
