Miami

Cuba and Nicaragua

I am a majoring in mechanical engineering within the Honors College at Florida International University. My career goals as a mechanical engineer ultimately consist of engineering the next technology for implantable and assistive medical devices, such as medical robotics for rehabilitation. During my time in high school at Young Women's Preparatory Academy in Miami, FL, my passion for research emerged. I was a Howard Hughes Medical Institute High School Scholar in which I conducted neuroscience research at the University of Miami. Upon high school graduation I was offered a research position at Worcester Polytechnic Institute where I worked in a tissue engineering lab with hopes of developing a regenerative heart failure. Upon completion of my first year, I was awarded a research position at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) where I worked on a biomechanics project that consisted of engineering 3D skeletal muscle tissue. As part of my studies in engineering, I became a part of the Society of Women Engineers in which I facilitate K-12 outreach programs to help inspire the next generation of women in engineering and technology. Throughout my time at the undergraduate level, I have made it a priority to give back to my community in forms of outreach and mentorship as many did of me when I once needed it.

Research Intern