A recent career fair at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute served as a bit of a family reunion for the Dalakos family.

Julia Dalakos ’23, a materials science and engineering major, attended the event to visit with recruiters as she explores career opportunities. Sarah Dalakos, who earned her bachelor’s degree in materials science and engineering in 2020, was recruiting for GE. Ted Dalakos, who earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering in 2015, was recruiting for New York Independent System Operator (NYISO).

However, the Dalakos family’s connection to Rensselaer does not end there. The siblings’ father is George Dalakos, who earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. from Rensselaer in chemical engineering. Each spring, he still looks forward to returning to campus as an adjunct professor.

What is his most memorable moment from Rensselaer? “Meeting my wife,” the elder Dalakos said.

Yes, Joanne Dalakos earned her bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering in 1994 from Rensselaer!

“RPI has been a big part of our lives,” George Dalakos said. “Sort of like an RPI circle of life!”