Support students and join our community of volunteers to inspire another generation of global innovators.
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MSTI alumni are a dynamic network of innovators and technology leaders who have experienced the transformational power of interdisciplinary, real-world learning at the Global Innovation Exchange. The GIX community supports continued engagement that sustains our graduates throughout their lives and careers.
Get Involved
We offer many ways for our alumni to stay involved, support current students, and to advance the mission of the Global Innovation Exchange.
Become a Mentor
Sponsor a Project
Create transformational learning experiences for our students by sponsoring a capstone project.
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Hire a Student or Graduate
Tap into our multidisciplinary talent pool by supporting a summer internship for current students, or hiring one of our exceptional graduates.
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Make a Contribution
Accelerate the impact of our global innovators by making a gift to the GIX Scholarship Fund.
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Alumni Spotlights
Fusing Art and Tech at the Global Innovation Exchange
Maks Surguy’s passion for human-computer interaction was the perfect match for UW's Master of Science in Technology Innovation program.
Maks Surguy’s passion for human-computer interaction was the perfect match for UW's Master of Science in Technology Innovation program.
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Finding Fertile Ground for Global Health Innovations
Padraic Casserly is on a quest to improve global health – and he’s doing so one community at a time through his unique blend of interdisciplinary training, expertise, and experience.
Padraic Casserly is on a quest to improve global health – and he’s doing so one community at a time through his unique blend of interdisciplinary training, expertise, and experience.
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Stay Connected
Enjoy many opportunities to keep in touch with classmates and stay involved with the GIX community throughout the year.
Reunion Weekend
Join our annual celebration to reconnect with fellow classmates, friends, faculty and others from your time at GIX.
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Advisory Council
Our Alumni Advisory Council guides and supports the mission of GIX to deliver world-class programs for emerging and established technology leaders. Visit our site to learn more about the Council and current members.
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Impact Award
Each year a panel of faculty and alumni select a graduate from the MSTI program who has made a meaningful and positive impact on the world through the responsible application of advanced technologies. Recipients are announced during Reunion Weekend.
Alumni Events
If you’re in the Seattle area, we host a variety of alumni-oriented events throughout the year. Visit this page often to stay current on upcoming opportunities.
Stay in Touch
Stay connected and keep us up to date with your latest achievements and contact info.
Access Resources
Alumni Career Services
As alumni from the MS, Technology Innovation program, career support remains available to you throughout your career.
Professional Development Programs
Take advantage of alumni discounts on professional development programs for you or your organization.
Global Technology Experiences
Our alumni are eligible to participate in our ever-evolving portfolio of experiential and immersive short courses in the world’s leading technology ecosystems.
Alumni Engagement Team
Taryn Echert
Assistant Director of Engagement
Global Innovation Exchange
University of Washington
Email Taryn
Patrick Chidsey
Assistant Director of Career Services & Industry Engagement
Global Innovation Exchange
University of Washington
Email Patrick
Katelin Cannon, MBA
Director of Partnerships & Engagement Programs
Global Innovation Exchange
University of Washington
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