New York University
Bachelor's degree program
2019 – 2022
Majors:
- Computer Engineering
General information
Hobbies & Interests
- Cooking
Reading
- Science
I read books daily.
Elayne Blancas
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FinalistGeneral information
Hobbies & Interests
- Cooking
Reading
- Science
I read books daily.
Bio
Hello, thank you for learning about me! My name is Elayne Blancas, I am a senior at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. I transferred to Tandon in 2019 upon completing my Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, to continue my education in Computer Engineering. As a child of immigrants, a member of a single low-income household, and a first-generation college student, I will be the first in my family to graduate as an engineer. I opted to become a hard-working scholar and an example for my younger cousins. Thanks to the generous donations of donors such as yourself I am one step closer to making this dream a reality.
Education
CUNY Hostos Community College
Associate's degree program
2017 – 2019
Majors:
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Cornell University, Columbia University in the City of New York, Yale University
Medical school interest:
No
Career
Tutor
Mathematics · New York Math Academy and Coaching Services
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020
Miscellaneous
Dream career field:
Entrepreneurship
Dream career goals:
CEO
Has nursing license:
No
Future Interests
- Advocacy
- Politics
- Volunteering
- Philanthropy
- Entrepreneurship
Sports
Basketball
Varsity · 1 award
2008 – 2008
Awards:President George W. Bush sent an invitation for me to play for the US Youth Olympics. I politely declined due to a motor vehicle collision affecting my ability to play basketball.Basketball
Varsity · 1 award
2007 – 2009
Awards:Most Improved Player
Research
Propulsion Engineer
NASA CSLI · Miniature Satellite
2021 – Present
Research topic:Design, construct, and launch a miniature satellite into space fueled with waterContract
Google · Machine Learning
2021 – 2021
Research topic:Apply statistics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to solve real-world data scienceUndergraduate Research Assistant
CUNY Hostos Community College · Noise Pollution
2018 – 2019
Research topic:The Silent Problem in NYC: Noise PollutionUndergraduate Research Assistant
CUNY hostos community college · Fluid Mechanics
2018 – 2019
Research topic:Analysis of the Elephant’s Metabolic Heat Regulation Using Infrared ThermographyUndergraduate Research Intern
Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Neurobiology and Neurosciences
2019 – 2019
Research topic:A Physiologically Accurate Point Process Model for Heart Rate Variability
Arts
Lorenz Dance Studio
Lorenz Dance Studio · Dance
2014 – 2019
Design
Design
Present
Public services
Founder
Volunteering · #ItStartsWithYou
2016 – Present
Mission:Social justice and outreach movement dedicated to feeding the homeless, singing to terminally ill patients, and assisting natural disaster victims. As well as promoting environmental/self-awareness through various related activities including cleaning parks and beaches. Expanded services to assist high risk neighbors with sanitizing and delivering their prescriptions and groceries to their front doors, as well as communicating virtually with respective patients.