Alumni

The paths that our graduates choose to pursue upon completing an ESTP degree are wide-ranging. Our alumni network extends into many energy-related job markets and organizations, including utility and energy suppliers, renewable energy, power generation and distribution equipment, manufacturing and operating consulting, NGOs, non-profits, government, and academic institutions.

We welcome opportunities to connect our alumni with one another and with current students. By sharing your successes and staying connected with our program, we can grow our network and demonstrate the impact our graduates have on the energy industry.

Opportunities to engage

Alumni news

Student spotlight: Leah Buccino (M.S. ’24)

Leah Buccino was drawn to CMU’s ESTP program for its unique interdisciplinary approach, which balances solving modern energy challenges with a strong foundation in engineering principles.

Student Spotlight: Cassandra Savel (M.S. ’25)

Meet Cassandra Savel, a graduate student in the two-semester Energy Science, Technology, and Policy (ESTP) program.

Alumni spotlights

Highlighting ESTP alumni accomplishments

Congratulations ESTP 2024-2025 graduates!

The ESTP master’s program celebrated the graduation of 15 students on May 10, 2025.

Alumni spotlights

Highlighting ESTP alumni accomplishments

ESTP alumni working in AI

The Energy Science, Technology & Policy program launched its Master of Science (M.S.) in Artificial Intelligence – Energy Science, Technology & Policy degree in Fall 2025. Learn about our alumni working in AI.

ESTP alumni working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Energy Science, Technology & Policy graduates Nirmit Deshpande and Hannah Goldstein contribute to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's mission to enable U.S. security and global stability across key areas such as nuclear deterrence and climate security.

Alumni spotlights

Highlighting ESTP alumni accomplishments