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We continue to support your future success, long after you received your degree and can help you foster relationships with industry as a part of a large network of scientists, mathematicians and engineers.

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Join the UMKC Alumni Association

All UMKC graduates are automatically members of the Alumni Association. There are no annual dues, but you are invited to support the Alumni Impact Fund and can designate your gift to the School of Science and Engineering (SSE).

Discover ways to give

Get Involved

  • Serve on the School of Science and Engineering Alumni Board or one of SSE’s Advisory Boards.
  • Support current students by:
    • Serving as a guest speaker or panelist
    • Submitting capstone project opportunities for undergraduate or graduate courses
    • Hosting networking events or career information sessions
    • Mentoring students through the Roo Network
  • Recognize the achievements of fellow alumni by nominating them for Alumni Awards or Vanguard Awards.
  • Host an UMKC Alumni Lunch at your company.
  • Participate in the Bloch & School of Science and Engineering Topgolf Fundraiser in support of student scholarships.
  • Make a gift and take advantage of any employer matching opportunities.


Please reach out to us if you are interested in any of the above opportunities. Email covertp@umkc.edu.

Attend Alumni Events

Share Your Update with the School of Science and Engineering

Your SSE colleagues and professors want to hear what you’re doing! Please take a moment to share your personal and career accomplishments, volunteer roles and family changes. Submit online below or email covertp@umkc.edu to share your news.

Submit Class Notes

Nominate a Graduate

Do you know a graduate who has achieved notable professional success or used their education to provide outstanding service to the community? Nominate a graduate for one of our awards.

2025 - 2026 SSE Alumni Board

The annually elected SSE Alumni Association Board is vital to our school’s mission and development of a strong alumni base. We are proud to share this year’s SSE Alumni Board.

  • Brian Woltkamp, President (BS, Mechanical Engineering, '21) Linkedin
  • Jason Cornett, Vice President (BS, Mechanical Engineering, '15)
  • Chelsea Pfaffly, PE, Treasurer (BS, Civil Engineering, '18) Linkedin
  • Brandon Bosley, PE (BS, Electrical & Comp. Engineering, ‘13) Linkedin
  • Taya Cassens, PE (BS, Mechanical Engineering, ‘12) Linkedin
  • Sri Hosakote (MS, Computer Science ‘93) Linkedin
  • Danny Hotson (BS, Civil Engineering, '21) Linkedin
  • Tanvi Jain (BS, Computer Science, '20, MS, Computer Science, '21) Linkedin
  • Dr. Abbigail McCune (BS, Biology, ‘19) Linkedin
  • Nitin Mamillapally (MS, Computer Science, ‘09) Linkedin
  • Bryce Presko (BS, Electrical & Comp Engineering, ‘19) Linkedin
  • John Szturo (BS, Geology, '76) Linkedin
  • Dr. Linwood Tauheed (BS, Computer Science, '84, MA, Economics, '01, iPhD in Economics, Sociology and Political Science, '05) Linkedin
  • Dr. Randall Updike (BS Geology ‘66) Linkedin
  • Dakota Warnken (BA, Physics, '17) LinkedIn 

Applications for next year’s alumni board will open in April. For questions, please contact us.