University of California San Diego, Kappa Psi Chapter

Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) at UCSD is highly active in the Jacobs School of Engineering community, holding 80+ events an academic year. At UCSD (Kappa Psi chapter), HKN hosts a diverse range of workshops and events to promote technical, professional, and academic development. Through these initiatives, we aim to inspire continuous growth and provide invaluable resources to help our members thrive in their respective fields. Additionally, we hope to inspire the next generation of engineers with our outreach program, which targets underprivileged K-12 schools in the greater San Diego region. Our chapter uniquely honors ECE, CSE, MAE, BENG, MATH-CS and DSC students at UCSD who have achieved substantial success academically, possess leadership qualities and have noteworthy character. Since 2005, our member base, consisting of students, alumni, faculty and professionals, has formed a tight knit community where we help each other grow and give back to the broader engineering community.

Region 6: Western USA

Section: La Jolla, CA (San Diego)

Founding Date: June 2, 2005

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Last Update: 06/17/2025

La Jolla, CA (San Diego)

San Diego is the second largest city in California, and 8th largest in the United States. It is located in Southern California, along the Pacific Ocean. San Diego is home to a wide range of attractions, including historic battleships, beautiful beaches, and bustling tech companies.

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what chapter members are saying

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Joining HKN was truly finding a home for me at UCSD. Being in a community of passionate, intelligent, hardworking, and fun-loving engineering students has been the highlight of my time in college and has been an indispensable part of my academic, professional, and personal growth.

Connor Loewy
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Joining HKN was one of the best decisions I made and became an unforgettable part of my undergrad experience. I met my closest friends and opened the door to amazing opportunities. It helped me develop both the professional and technical aspects of being an engineer. It also gave me an incredible opportunity to create a lasting impact on my engineering community.

Kanishka Roy
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HKN at UCSD has been a key part to my development and has made my college experience unforgettable. I learned a lot from my peers, and have made life long connections. I’m also grateful because HKN gave me the opportunity to direct a program that impacts over 450 K-12 students per year, and pushes them to pursue higher academia. Joining HKN was a decision that I never thought would be one of my most fulfilling decisions to date.

Om Rabadia
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HKN has defined my undergrad years. I’ve found my people here — lifelong friends who know how to play hard and work even harder. We’ve went through so much together inside and outside of the organization. I’m excited to see what the future holds for us and what the next generations of HKN has in store.

Annie Liu
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Success starts with surrounding yourself with the right people, and being part of HKN connected me with other engineers who excel both in and out of the classroom. As an officer of the Kappa Psi chapter, I grew personally, academically, and professionally alongside my fellow officers and members. The organization offers many opportunities, ranging from outreach to event organization, and to software and hardware development.

Ryan Chen