EDUCATION

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering 2021

GPA: 3.68/4.00

SKILLS

Programming: Python, MATLAB, R

Computer Simulation: GROMACS, ANSYS

Languages: English, Spanish

EXPERIENCE

UConn School of Engineering, Storrs, CT

Senior Design Project Sept. 2020 – Present

●Create and simulate static and dynamic bone fractures in ANSYS finite element analysis software

●Input clinical data for evaluation of postoperative fractures for hip implanted orthopedic patients

●Performed statistical computing in R to evaluate significance and predictions from simulation data sets

UConn Quantitative Learning Center, Storrs, CT

Physics Tutor Sept. 2018 – Present

●Peer tutor for undergraduate students in introductory physics classes. Work with students to help develop analytical and problem solving skills

Engineering Diversity Outreach Center, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

UConn School of Engineering BRIDGE Program, Tutor Jul. 2017 - Aug. 2017

●Tutored incoming minority UConn engineering students in fundamental STEM courses including physics, calculus, chemistry, and computer science

RESEARCH

UConn School of Engineering, Molecular Dynamics Simulation Lab

Undergraduate research assistant, Advisor: Dr. Anna Tarakanova Dec. 2020 – Present

●Development and implementation of python scripts to analyze mechanics of biological macromolecules

●Molecular dynamics simulations and data analysis of tropoelastin protein

UConn School of Engineering, Industrial Composites Manufacturing Lab

Undergraduate research assistant, Advisor: Dr. Dianyun Zhang Jan. 2018 – May 2019

●Fabrication of composites using vacuum assisted resin transfer molding(VARTM)

●Finite element analysis tools used for composite structures and evaluation of structural vibrational modes

●Investigation of structural health monitoring techniques to assess structural integrity of composites

EXTRACURRICULARS

UConn Chapter - Nu Rho Psi, National Honor Society in Neuroscience, Member Jan. 2021 - Present

●Presentations given in novel areas of neuroscience research

Public Health Learning Community, Member Aug. 2016 – May 2018

●Successful completion of the Ashoka innovation program. Developed a physical model for a healthy-eating plate based, which now stands across university dining halls to promote diet quality

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