DIETER MONTAÑO

Motivated physics student with a strong interest in cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of exploration and computation. Passionate about space mining, with a long-term goal of contributing to the development of sustainable off-Earth resource extraction systems. Equally driven by curiosity in quantum computing and its potential to revolutionize scientific research and engineering. Experienced in hands-on projects involving robotics, programming, and data analysis, and eager to apply this foundation to research in space science and quantum systems.

• SCIENCE AND INNOVATION CAMP
  Instituto de las Americas at UCSD, San Diego, California, USA
• LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL TRAINING (Latin American Leadership Academy)
  University of San Andres, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• OPPORTUNITY FUNDS SCHOLARSHIP
  Education USA, Santa Cruz, Bolivia
  The Opportunity Funds program supports outstanding students with wishes to study a complete academic program in U.S. universities, at the undergraduate or graduate level, by covering costs incurred during the application process. The Opportunity Funds program looks for applicants with outstanding academic proles, an advanced level of English, strong evidence of leadership and extracurricular activities, and economic obstacles (i.e. that the applicant has a low socioeconomic background)
• EPIDEMIOLOGY COURSE SCHOLARSHIP
  Clubes de Ciencia, Santa Cruz, Bolivia
  Selection for this course was highly selective, accepting only a limited number of students from across the country to learn from alumni and professors of Ivy League U.S. universities

• Spanish, Native
• English, Highly proficient
• Russian, Novice

• Bronze Medal – National Bolivian Informatics Olympiad, Bolivian Department of Education
• Honorable Mention – Bolivian Informatics Olympiad, Bolivian Department of Education
• Recognition for Contributions to Observations of Near-Earth Objects and Main Belt Asteroids, The International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC)

• Learn Physics with Cheems, Developed a mobile game explaining Archimedes' principle, reflecting a commitment to simplifying complex physics.
• Arduino Robotics Projects, Designed and programmed autonomous robots using Arduino Uno and Mini.
• Rocket Competition - UCSD Science & Innovation Camp , Built and launched a rocket in a team-based challenge; won for highest altitude and successful recovery. Gained hands-on experience with basic propulsion and aerodynamics.