Post by Illinois Institute of Technology

The spring 2026 issue of Illinois Tech Magazine is here. This edition highlights how an Illinois Tech education empowers alumni to lead at the forefront of innovation across industries and around the world. Meet graduates making an impact at organizations such as NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Ford Motor Company, health care institutions, and technology startups, while advancing discoveries in aerospace, cybersecurity, design, gaming, and materials science. Featured stories include: - Sofia Ghouse (AE ’12), supporting astronauts and mission operations at NASA’s Johnson Space Center - Jennifer M. Kolstad (M.ARCH. ’06), shaping global design and brand experiences at Ford Motor Company - Andrey Ivankin (Ph.D. CHE ’10), accelerating materials discovery through groundbreaking technology - Alex Damarjian, MFA, PhD Alex Damarijan (Ph.D. THUM ’22), creating video games that support cognitive and physical wellness - Thomas Johnson Thomas “TJ” Johnson (ITM ’12), strengthening cybersecurity in the health care sector Explore the spring 2026 issue and read more alumni stories shaping the future: https://lnkd.in/gXxcJwEB