EDUCATION

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, May 2016

Concentration: Biomaterials

Overall GPA: 3.22

PROJECTS

Optimization of In-Vitro Nerve-Electrode Interface

Aug 2015 - May 2016

•Earned top 6 senior design projects of entire UConn BME Department

•Developed novel physical chamber with comparable signal-to-noise ratios to those obtained from expensive, custom crafted chambers but for $100’s less

•Designed from primitives to completion in SolidWorks with weekly modifications based on results of ANSYS, fluid dynamics testing and cost efficiency

LEADERSHIP

Senior Advisor, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

Aug 2013 - May 2016

•Increased weekly meeting attendance by more than fivefold

•Led and persuaded team to national conference after 5 years of no UConn presence

•Established relations with cultural center resulting in first Latino STEM Symposium

•Co-led one-day conference for 120 eighth grade boys from underrepresented backgrounds designed to introduce to role models and STEM fields

Migrant Farm Workers Clinic Intern/Fellowship

Apr 2014 - Nov 2014

•Trained and coordinated 100+ volunteers to help conduct medical screenings for migrant workers on-site at farm worker barracks free of charge

Founder & Team Leader, Windham Project

Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

•Managed team which served as teacher assistants and mentors for Windham High STEM Academy students in math, science and engineering classes

•Instituted $500 scholarship through funding allocation for Windham High student

Founder & Vice-President, UConn Street Performers Club

Sep 2015 - May 2016

•Achieved spotlight in UConn social media, newspaper, website, and more

•Raised $500 for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center

CONFERENCES

National Institute for Leadership Advancement (NILA)

July 2012

•Selected to attend and passed final exam to become certified chapter leader

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Conference

Nov 2014

VOLUNTEER

METAS Peer Mentor

Aug 2014 - May 2015

EXPERIENCE

Northeast Regional Science Bowl, moderator and scorekeeper

2012, ’13, ’14, ’16

SKILLS

Software: SolidWorks, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, ANSYS, MS Office Suite

Machines: 3D printer, materials testing machine

Language: Spanish (fluent), French (intermediate), Portuguese (beginner)

HONORS

UConn Leadership Scholarship (full-tuition)

2011

New England Scholar (GPA 3.7 and above for fall and spring)

2012

School of Engineering Scholarships

2012, ’13, ’14, ‘15

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Scholarship

2012

Association of Peruvian American Professionals Scholarship

2011

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