
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Black/African
Religion
Christian
Church
Nondenominational
Hobbies and interests
Drawing And Illustration
Soccer
Mentoring
Amaya Miller
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Winner
Amaya Miller
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Finalist1x
WinnerBio
As an aspiring Chemical Engineer. I am passionate about leveraging my education to make a meaningful impact on the world. With a particular interest in water resources and healthcare, I am driven by the desire to solve pressing global challenges through innovative solutions and sustainable practices
Education
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Chemical Engineering
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
Career
Dream career field:
Pharmaceuticals
Dream career goals:
Pharmacist, Water Resources Engineer or OBGYN
Sports
Soccer
Club2009 – 202314 years
Awards
- State Team selection from Olympic Developement Program
- Player of the match
- Winner of the Party of the Pitch tournament
Soccer
Varsity2022 – 20231 year
Research
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
University of Cincinnati with the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program — Undergraduate Researcher2025 – Present
Arts
Hamilton High School
Performance Art2016 – 2024
Public services
Volunteering
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) — Student Volunteer2025 – PresentVolunteering
National Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) — Student Voulnteer2024 – 2024Advocacy
Engineers Without Borders — Nyambogo Committee Chair2024 – PresentVolunteering
Gaskins Foundation — Student Voulnteer2025 – Present
Future Interests
Advocacy
Volunteering
Anderson Engineering Scholarship
WinnerWhen I was younger I used to mix random chemicals. I used old boxes of milk and mixed it with deodorant, to see what would happen. When my mom found me, she decided not to be mad but instead found a safe way for my STEM mind to be challenged. She gave me STEM kits and that began my engineering journey. As I got older, I continued to be involved in STEM when I joined the University of Cincinnati's Society of Women Engineers Middle school outreach program. My mind was fascinated with the various projects we completed . I made a prosthetic leg, a paper boat to hold pennies and a tower made out of sticks and marshmallows. I was hooked, I could not wait to learn and do more. When I went into high school I enrolled in an introductory Engineering design class. In this class, I created a wooden toy box, 2D CAD drawing ornaments, and more. These experiences lead me to see engineering as a career. I knew I wanted to do engineering, however, I was unsure of what type of engineering I wanted to pursue. During the next three summers, I participated in the University of Cincinnati's Summer Engineering camps to gain hands-on experience in engineering, college resources, and campus life. At the engineering summer camps, I learned a lot about civil engineering and ultimately picked this field at first because I wanted to work more with water systems and resources.
During the pandemic, I became passionate about water resources after watching Mr.Beast’s YouTube channel throughout the years. Specifically, his video called “I Made 100 Wells in Africa” stood out to me. Seeing the joy on all of the people's faces made me realize that I have taken water for granted and that there is more work to be done to fix this issue. While it is great Mr. Beast and his team were able to provide 100 wells, this is only a small portion of millions of people who don't have access to clean water, which is why I joined Engineers without Borders (EWB). Specifically in EWB, I am the Nyambogo committee chair, Nyambogo is a village in Tanzania. I work on designs for Nyambogo’s tanks and pipes. This role has allowed me to enhance my technical writing skills and to make sure my work is ethically correct for the people of Nyambogo. This role has ignited my passion for fixing the water resources problem around the globe and I can't wait to continue my work for EWB.
In terms of work experience, this summer I am conducting undergraduate research at the University of Cincinnati as part of the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program. This co-op experience focuses on the environmental and health impact of volatile organic compounds in indoor spaces. This experience has allowed me to grow my presentation skills, my data analysis skills, and my discipline. When I first heard about this program I never knew research was an option for me. As a first-generation college student, I've only heard of more common occupations. I was really discouraged from doing research because it was unknown to me, however meeting various mentors I realized that I should give it a try. I am forever grateful to my mentors for encouraging me because I don't know what I would have done this summer had I not been a part of his research program. I hope to continue my research in the future. Specifically, research that affects people of color the most, like healthcare or environmental issues.