Alderson graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

TROY, N.Y. – Sean Alderson of Fallbrook was among more than 1,000 students to graduate from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The 209th commencement ceremonies, held in the East Campus Athletic Village Stadium on May 30, included an address by Admiral Michelle Howard, vice chief of naval operations.

Alderson earned a BS in mechanical engineering.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, founded in 1824, is the nation's oldest technological research university. The university offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in engineering, the sciences, information technology, architecture, managemen...