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Alumni Profiles
Alumni Profiles
A Disney Imagineer with Engineering Roots at Columbia
With more than 100 patents and counting, there’s no stopping the creative mind of alumnus, Lanny Smoot.
A Greener Path Forward for the Chemical Industry
Marissa Beatty PhD’22 is pushing the chemical production industry toward net-zero carbon emissions.
Columbia Mourns the Loss of Tech Pioneer and Trans Rights Advocate Lynn Conway ’62, ’63
Once overlooked, Conway’s work laid the foundation for modern computing technologies.
A Career Innovator Guides the Next Generation
As a Silberstein Family Executive in Residence, Imran Shah BS’84, MS’86, PhD’94 is ready to give back — and have some fun while doing it.
Paying It Forward
As president of the Columbia Engineering Alumni Association, Reid Ellison BS’08 is creating opportunities for students and alumni to flourish.
Forging a Legacy, Giving Back
After the death of her husband, Alan Kaganov EngScD’74, Carol Kaganov continues his commitment to supporting innovation in biomedical research.