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Lily Yates

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Bio

I am in college to become an aerospace/mechanical engineer with minors in meteorology and business. I just graduated high school with Composition 1 and 2, along with a 3-year pre-engineering course. I am also an engineering intern at a military contract facility (Shen Te Enterprises) that specializes in flight simulators. I am active in the community, where I volunteer for those in life-altering situations, and also promote sustainable practices. Since losing my oldest brother to Glioblastoma Multiforme when he was 19 (it is very rare in children) and when I was 11, I have struggled with PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression (all officially diagnosed). Unfortunately, I also had to skip 2 years of school while we traveled for treatment. Although it was devastating, it inspired me to help others through their darkest times, especially those suffering from grief. I have recently been diagnosed with both ADHD and IBD (UC), but through these obstacles, I have learned more about becoming the best version of myself. Despite the struggles I mentioned, I am very determined to positively impact the world and will do whatever it takes. I am a part of multiple activist groups throughout my college, where I lead my team.

Education

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Bachelor's degree program
2023 - 2027
  • Majors:
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
  • Minors:
    • Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

Tulsa Community College

High School
2022 - 2023
  • Majors:
    • English Language and Literature, General

Central Technology Center

Trade School
2020 - 2023
  • Majors:
    • Engineering, General
  • Minors:
    • Chemistry
    • Engineering Physics
    • Mathematics
    • Computer Science
    • Electrical and Computer Engineering
    • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
    • Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Epic Charter School

High School
2016 - 2023

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
    • Finance and Financial Management Services
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Aviation & Aerospace

    • Dream career goals:

      I have my goals set on working at NASA, NOAA, or for the Air Force as an aerospace/mechanical engineer. I have always aspired to build space shuttles and advanced space exploration devices as my career.

    • Model and Promotion Specialist

      Angelyn Moura Photography
      2022 – Present2 years
    • Host Team Volunteer

      Life.Church Midtown Tulsa
      2022 – Present2 years
    • Mechanical Engineering Intern

      Shen Te Enterprises
      2022 – Present2 years
    • Team Member

      Panera Bread
      2021 – 20221 year

    Sports

    Rock Climbing

    Club
    2022 – Present2 years

    Awards

    • Belay Certification

    Swimming

    Club
    2015 – 20172 years

    Awards

    • I reached level 5 out of 8 levels. I recieved many awards for mastery of certain skills.

    Acrobatics

    Club
    2012 – 20208 years

    Awards

    • I received a dance student of the year award.

    Research

    • Engineering-Related Fields

      Central Technology Center — Developer/Designer
      2022 – Present

    Arts

    • Angelyn Moura Photography

      Modeling
      Yes. They are currently on Angelyn Moura's website and socials.
      2022 – Present
    • Shen Te Enterprises

      Design
      All under a classified military contract. I have around 50 designs I have either edited and revised or made from scratch.
      2022 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      The Astronaut Project — Founder and Volunteer
      2020 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Central Technology Center — Tour Guide, STEM guide, and promotion of our school.
      2020 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Lisa Bain Ministries — Volunteer
      2015 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Entrepreneurship

    @Carle100 National Scholarship Month Scholarship
    Share Your Poetry Scholarship
    You and Me by Lily Yates I lay my hand by your side, When it was time to say goodbye, I felt you slip away into the night, I knew this could not be right. But in those aching moments, You still could see, Not the part, that is worst, But the best part of me. You’re gone from my side, But not from my life, And in those hardest moments, You look out for me. There is one thing I pray, When I’m up for blame, In that darkest moment, You love me just the same. (Background: When I was 11 years old, I lost my oldest brother (19 y.o.) to Glioblastoma Multiforme (an extremely rare brain cancer in children). I wrote this after having vivid flashbacks of my final moments with him. He was one of my biggest inspirations and superheroes as a kid, and he still is. It is a remembrance of his loving character and that even though he is gone physically, he is still there helping me every step of the way.)