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Gustavo Ferreira Costa

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Bio

I am a junior at the University of California, Davis, pursuing a double bachelor’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering ,with a specialization in water and environmental fields. My academic journey began in Environmental Engineering in my home country in Brazil, where I developed a strong foundation in critical thinking, focusing on the three pillars of sustainability: Environmental, Social, and Economic. My background shaped my ability to design creative, efficient and low-cost solutions to face the obstacles by emerging countries. My recent experience in the US provided me with innovative skills and expanded my technical and innovative skills. In my academic journey I could participate in administrative rules in clubs and make part of project teams which gave me important skills of leadership, group work and designer process. I believe that my experience in academic research has also given me the opportunity to develop problem-solving skills and proactivity. Among the classes I have already taken, I have been able to develop skills in calculus, project planning, quality indicators, and software such as AutoCAD, GIS, and office suites, as well as having taken several courses related to infrastructure systems, and water systems. I am motivated to apply my skills to real-world water and environmental challenges while continuing to grow as an engineer.

Education

University of California-Davis

Bachelor's degree program

2025 – 2027

Majors:
  • Civil Engineering

Canada College

Associate's degree program

2021 – 2025

Majors:
  • Engineering, General

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
University of California-Berkeley
Majors of interest:
Civil Engineering, Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Desired degree modality:
In-Person
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Honors Student Ambassador

    Education · San Mateo county Community College District

    Jan 2025 – Jan 2025

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Civil Engineering
Dream career goals:
Water engineering resources
Work experience:
2 years
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
David Ford / HDR College Scholarship
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FMA College Scholarship
Winner
link for the essay https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gMDNLxMLRA0dxBWPDxUNmy4LL8KBMLf-/view?usp=sharing
James R. Schaaf Civil Engineering Scholarship
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