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MTM Newsletter - August 2024

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Check out our MTM program's August newsletter, which features a spotlight on our one of our professors' chats about OpenAI, profiles on some of our former students, information about one of our collaborative brands, and more!

Redefining management & organization through a symbolic lens

Monday, September 9, 2024

It might seem strange to study the symbolic outside of the humanities, like anthropology or linguistics. However, if we consider symbolism to be biological, it makes sense that a foundational part of what makes us human also contributes to how we bond and work. According to research from our own Nelson Phillips (Professor, Technology Management at UCSB) and his co-author Christine Moser (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam), looking at symbolism as a cornerstone of human evolution broadens our understanding of how we communicate, produce and store knowledge, solve problems, and more. Looking at the symbolic origin of humanity can help us better understand management and organization on an intrinsic level—like understanding DNA is essential to modern-day science.

Meet Jakov Kukić, MTM Class of 2024

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Jakov completed his undergraduate degree in Sociology and the undergraduate certificate in Technology Management at UCSB before joining the MTM graduate program. Learn more about hist story in his profile!

Meet Killian McGinley, MTM Class of 2024

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Killian arrived to UCSB from London, England, after completing his bachelor’s degree in Economics. When asked about why he wanted to join MTM, he stated, "I wanted to join MTM because it’s UCSB’s graduate business degree. That was what originally attracted me to MTM. When I started doing some more digging, I thought Technology Management would be a really relevant skill set to add to my resume and professional development." Learn more about his story in his profile!

Meet Valeria Chepilev, MTM Class of 2024

Monday, July 8, 2024

Before joining the MTM program, Valeria worked in finance, tech, and startup environments across Europe and North America, and she received her Bachelor of Economics and Management from McGill University. Check out more about her story in her profile!

Meet Michael Curtis, MTM Class of 2020

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Michael studied chemistry and dance at UC Berkeley before joining the MTM program. He is currently a Director in Engineering Project Management at Apeel.The following comments are excerpted from an interview that took place in Fall 2023. Read more to check it out!

Meet Jessica Carpenter, MTM Class of 2020

Friday, June 28, 2024

Meet Jessica Carpenter! Jessica completed her undergraduate degree in English and Spanish at UCSB before joining the MTM program. After graduating from MTM, Jessica worked as a Product Marketing Manager at Box. She is now a Product Marketing Manager at Google. When asked about the strengths of the MTM program, she said, "I think the fact that you're able to get so much done and cover so much ground in a really short period of time is one of its strengths."

Meet Emily Dinh, MTM Class of 2024

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Emily is originally from the Bay Area and received a BS in Psychological and Brain Sciences at UCSB prior to beginning the MTM graduate program. Learn more about her story in her profile!

Meet Kenneth Rife, MTM Class of 2024

Friday, June 7, 2024

Kenneth Rife is originally from Temecula, CA. After high school, he ventured into entrepreneurship, co-
founding successful valet parking and sports memorabilia companies. When the pandemic disrupted the
status quo, Kenneth seized the opportunity to return to UCSB, earning dual bachelor’s degrees in
Communication and Sociology. Embracing his new journey, he applied to UCSB’s MTM program, inspired by the program’s structure, incredible faculty and staff, and post-graduate opportunities.

Meet Kareena Patel, MTM Class of 2024

Friday, May 31, 2024

Learn more about Kareena Patel, MTM alumna from the Class of 2024! She is from the Bay Area in Northern California and graduated from UCSB with a Bachelor’s in Economics. When asked about why she wanted to join the program, she said that she was looking for a business degree, and that "the closest thing UCSB had was Economics. I then learned about the TMP Certificate Program in the Technology Management department, which allowed me to get a business background during my undergrad degree."

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