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Lily Yates

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General information

Location
Stillwater, OK
Age
21
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino, Caucasian
Religion
Christian
Church
Nondenominational

Hobbies & Interests

  • 3D Modeling
  • Rock Climbing
  • Modeling
  • Engineering
  • Community Service And Volunteering
  • Robotics
  • Aerospace
  • Coding And Computer Science
  • Writing
  • Advertising
  • Art
  • Astrophysics
  • Astronomy
  • Business And Entrepreneurship
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Physics
  • Anime
  • Animation
  • Blogging
  • Photography and Photo Editing
  • Mental Health
  • Drawing And Illustration
  • Painting and Studio Art
  • Weightlifting
  • Running
  • Advocacy And Activism
  • Animals
  • Baking
  • Cooking
  • Board Games And Puzzles
  • Hiking And Backpacking
  • Machine Learning
  • Cars and Automotive Engineering
  • Movies And Film
  • Sewing
  • Volunteering
  • Mythology
  • Spending Time With Friends and Family
  • Athletic Training
  • Gardening
  • Woodworking
  • Carpentry
  • Counseling And Therapy
  • Self Care
  • Finance
  • Student Council or Student Government
  • Environmental Science and Sustainability
  • Mentoring
  • National Honor Society (NHS)
  • Exploring Nature And Being Outside
  • Sustainability
  • Stocks And Investing
  • Economics
  • Mathematics

Reading

  • Academic
  • Adventure
  • Business
  • Cookbooks
  • Action
  • Crafts
  • Education
  • Design
  • Fantasy
  • Horror
  • Health
  • Gardening
  • Economics
  • Environment
  • Magical Realism
  • Mystery
  • Psychology
  • Young Adult
  • Thriller
  • Social Science
  • True Story
  • Social Issues
  • Self-Help
  • Science‎
  • Science Fiction
  • Novels
  • How-To

I read books daily.

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:
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
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
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Model and Promotion Specialist

    Photography · Angelyn Moura Photography

    Jan 2022 – Present

  • Host Team Volunteer

    Religion · Life.Church Midtown Tulsa

    Jan 2022 – Present

  • Mechanical Engineering Intern

    Mechanical or Industrial Engineering · Shen Te Enterprises

    Jan 2022 – Present

  • Team Member

    Restaurants · Panera Bread

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2022

Miscellaneous

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.
Has nursing license:
No

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.)
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