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Alyssa Garcia
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Hello, my name is Alyssa Garcia. I am a senior at The University of Texas at San Antonio. I am studying at the Klesse College of Engineering to receive my Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering. I was on the Dean's List for Fall 2021 and Honor Roll for Spring 2022. I am also glad to say that I am an active member for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), Society of Women Engineers (SWE), and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
One of my biggest goals in life is to inspire other minorities to get involved in other areas of STEM. Some of my skills include Python, MATLAB, SolidWorks, and Microsoft Excel.
I am currently involved in three undergraduate research projects related to corrosion engineering. As an undergraduate researcher with a focus on corrosion, I conduct various aqueous electrochemical experiments on metals and observe their corrosion rate. I am also working on a project with the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research. The project aims to develop a prototype device for automating the application of windlass-style tourniquets, addressing challenges in consistency and device stability. As a child of a United States Marine, I hold this project deep to my heart because I understand the sacrifices veterans make. One of my lifetime goals and commitments is to innovate and engineer solutions that directly improve the lives of veterans and this project is one of many contributions I aspire to make.
Education
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Mechanical Engineering
GPA:
3.2
Foy H Moody Science and Health Center High School
High SchoolGPA:
4
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Mechanical Engineering
Career
Dream career field:
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Dream career goals:
Run an Engineering Firm
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Love's Travel Stops2024 – 2024Beauty Esthetician
Infinite Beauty2020 – 2020Camp Counselor
The University of Texas at San Antonio2023 – 2023Cashier, Fast-Food Helper
Bill Miller Bar-B-Q2017 – 2017
Sports
Track & Field
Junior Varsity2015 – 20161 year
Tennis
Junior Varsity2015 – 20161 year
Awards
- Most Improved Tennis Player
Softball
Junior Varsity2018 – 20191 year
Volleyball
Junior Varsity2014 – 20206 years
Research
Engineering, General
Construction organization — Undergraduate Researcher2024 – PresentEngineering-Related Fields
The University of Texas at San Antonio — Undergraduate Researcher2022 – PresentEngineering, General
Office of Naval Research — Undergraduate Researcher2023 – Present
Arts
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Music2017 – 2019
Public services
Volunteering
WiSTEM — Lead2018 – 2020Volunteering
Corpus Christi Heart Walk — Volunteer coordinator2019 – 2020Volunteering
USS Lexington — Actor2019 – 2020Volunteering
Discover Church — Helper2024 – PresentVolunteering
Church Unlimited — Decorator2021 – 2022Volunteering
Corpus Christi Food bank — Volunteer coordinator2019 – 2020