Hobbies and interests
Reading
Running
Business And Entrepreneurship
Basketball
Tennis
Robotics
Aviation
3D Modeling
Architecture
Artificial Intelligence
Bible Study
Engineering
Flying And Aviation
Aerospace
German
Mandarin
Human Rights
Weightlifting
Biking And Cycling
Foreign Languages
Graphic Design
Volunteering
Church
Astrophysics
Astronomy
Machine Learning
Neuroscience
Reading
Academic
Literary Fiction
Economics
Environment
Design
Speculative Fiction
Christianity
Contemporary
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Literature
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Social Issues
Social Science
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Historical
History
Realistic Fiction
Magical Realism
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True Story
I read books multiple times per month
Lucila Zurita
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I'm Lucy M. Zurita, a dedicated scholar and leader pursuing a Pre-Engineering Transfer Degree at Citrus College. My high school years provided opportunities to develop leadership skills through various clubs, and I continue to be a dedicated athlete. My passion for community service led me to volunteer at Baldwin Park City Park and Recreation. I founded the InnovateX Club of Citrus College, whose central focus is robotics. I want to create a positive impact on my local STEM community. With proficiency in English and Spanish, my journey reflects my ongoing commitment to learning, growth, and community involvement. Looking forward, my ultimate goal in 2023 remains to return to my hometown of Duarte after achieving a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering, where I aim to work on technology that contributes to the betterment of humanity.
Education
Citrus College
Associate's degree programMajors:
- Engineering, General
Minors:
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
Duarte High
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
- Computer Science
Career
Dream career field:
Aviation & Aerospace
Dream career goals:
Become a Space Innovator
Manager
Store2016 – 20215 years
Sports
Cross-Country Running
Varsity2022 – Present2 years
Basketball
Varsity2022 – 20231 year
Basketball
Varsity2019 – 20212 years
Awards
- Coaches award
- Most improved
Swimming
Junior Varsity2017 – 20181 year
Tennis
Varsity2018 – 20213 years
Awards
- Most Improved
- Coaches award
Research
Biotechnology
Duarte High School — Student2021 – 2021
Public services
Volunteering
Citrus College Athletics — Volunteer2023 – 2023Advocacy
Citrus College InnovateX Club — Head Coordinator of Women in STEM Night2024 – 2024Volunteering
FIRST TECH CHALLENGE — Field Inspector and Queuer2023 – PresentVolunteering
Baldwin Park Parks and Recreation2021 – 2022Volunteering
FIRST TECH CHALLENGE2020 – 2020Volunteering
STEAM Night — volenteer2019 – 2020Volunteering
Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church — Volunteer2017 – 2019
Future Interests
Advocacy
Politics
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Entrepreneurship
Revolutionizing Robotics and Computer Sciences Scholarship
WinnerGender equality within the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) sector is one area I'd like to see experience a revolution. Only one-third of the STEM workforce is made up of women, according to the National Science Foundation. I'm quite passionate about tackling the issue of this extreme gender disparity.
I'm dedicated to taking part in this movement as a woman in STEM. I started the InnovateX Club at Citrus College intending to bring about this change, and one of our main goals is to support women in STEM. A 'Women in STEM' event is one of the ways we're achieving this. We intend to invite accomplished female STEM leaders to this event so they can share their compelling travels and tales with us.
To achieve gender equality in STEM, it is important to acknowledge and celebrate the enormous potential that women have to offer these professions. It involves dispelling outmoded ideas and assumptions that restrict the opportunities available to women in STEM fields. The great talent and potential that women have is not accurately reflected by the present gender gap.
I see a time when young girls can pursue their interests in STEM fields without being constrained by their gender. I picture a society in which women in STEM fields are the rule rather than the exception. In this world, a variety of thought and experience is not only valued but also celebrated, which produces more creative and all-inclusive solutions.
It's imperative to give young women STEM role models and mentors who can motivate and inspire them to start this revolution. This is the rationale behind our 'Women in STEM' event. We hope to inspire young women by showing them that they, too, can thrive in these disciplines by bringing prominent female leaders in STEM to share their experiences.
To initiate this revolution, it's crucial to provide young women with visible role models and mentors in STEM who can inspire and guide them. This is why we are organizing our 'Women in STEM' event. By inviting accomplished female leaders in STEM to share their stories, we aim to show young women that they, too, can succeed in these fields.
In conclusion, I am committed to taking part in the revolution for gender equality in STEM. The advancement of society as a whole is at stake here, not just the rights of women. Having a STEM community that accurately reflects the wide variety of our world is important. It's time to overturn the status quo, and I'm ready to lead this revolution by tirelessly promoting the advancement of women in STEM fields and fostering an inclusive and equitable STEM community.