#117 - UCSD Research Expo 2026 (44th Annual Event)

Honored to attend the "UCSD Research Expo 2026" for the 10th time, this year once again as a judge! 🎉This event never fails to impress. It’s an incredible showcase of cutting-edge technology and innovations that will shape what the general public experiences in the years ahead. 🚀I had the pleasure of connecting with Dean of Engineering Albert "Al" P. Pisano, Ph.D., as well as catching up with Sam Knight, a very active UC San Diego alumnus, and Jesse De La Trinidad from the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering. Always great to see familiar faces who are driving impact in their fields.What truly makes this experience special each year is the opportunity to engage with the students. Their passion, curiosity, and dedication to meaningful research is inspiring, and a reminder of how bright the future is. 💡🌞One additional special opportunity for me is to meet up with my son, Samuel Herrera who attends UCSD as an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Student!!!🌞Looking forward to many more years of learning, judging, and being inspired!#successinnovation #leadership #research #UCSD #Engineering #shpe #shpefamilia #UCSDresearchexpo2026