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Alexa Naranjo

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General information

Location
Maple Grove, MN
Age
21
Gender
Female
US Citizenship
US Citizen
Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino
Religion
Christian

Hobbies & Interests

  • Piano
  • Guitar
  • Soccer
  • Jiu Jitsu
  • Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Running
  • Science
  • Spanish
  • STEM
  • Volunteering
  • Aerospace

Reading

  • Young Adult
  • Drama
  • Fantasy
  • Novels
  • Realistic Fiction
  • Science Fiction

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

I currently study Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering at Purdue University and am part of the John Martinson's Honors College. I have previously worked at Collins Aerospace in a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility as a Service, Contract & Warranty Co-Op. I am working on propulsion research and solid rocket motor development through Purdue Space Program's High Altitude Propulsion team. I love rocketry and my dream is to work on innovative propulsion development in the future.

Education

Purdue University-Main Campus

Bachelor's degree program

2023 – 2027

Majors:
  • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

Everglades High School

High School

2019 – 2023

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Majors of interest:
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering, General
Medical school interest:
No
English as first language:
Yes
Homeschooled:
No

Career

  • Design Engineering Intern

    Defense & Space · The Boeing Company

    May 2026 – Jul 2026

  • Engineering Intern

    Airlines/Aviation · CTS Engines

    May 2025 – Aug 2025

  • Service Contract & Warranty Co-Op

    Aviation & Aerospace · Collins Aerospace

    Jun 2024 – Dec 2024

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Aviation & Aerospace, Defense & Space, Airlines/Aviation
Dream career goals:
Senior Engineer
Work experience:
1 year
Has nursing license:
No
Leadership experience:
Yes

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
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