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Gabriela Molina

Ames,Iowa

Summary

Dedicated student, and undergraduate research assistant, with a passion for exploring and contributing to academic inquiries. Skilled in assisting with research projects, conducting literature reviews, and collecting data. Proficient in utilizing research methodologies and tools to support project objectives. In search for a summer internship opportunity.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Undergraduate Research Assistant

The Bentil Group
05.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: Iowa State University
  • Research topics requested by a graduate researcher
  • Aid/participate in lab tests and tasks
  • Sit in in group meetings
  • Iowa State University

Tutor

Knack
01.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Iowa State University
  • Provide one-on-one and group tutoring sessions for Calculus 1 (MATH 1650) and Chemistry for Engineers (CHEM 1670) through Knack at Iowa State University
  • Tailor explanations to individual student needs, and simplifying complex topics
  • Develop personalized learning strategies to help students improve academic performance
  • Iowa State University

Mechanical Engineering Intern

KIWE
Lenexa, KS
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Company Overview: Kiewit Industrial and Water Engineering
  • Directly work with the company-wide, permanent transition from Smart Plant to Open Plant by:
  • Creating and updating catalogs
  • Creating and testing specs
  • Pipe Routing
  • Participate in an active site visit
  • Kiewit Industrial and Water Engineering

Researcher

CIMATEC
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Title of Research: A3.M.P.: The future of cost-effective rehabilitative devices
  • (A3MP: Affordable, Accessible, and Automotive Mechanical Prosthetic)

Researcher

Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund (CDAF)
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Company Overview: Scientific Caribbean Foundation (SCF)
  • Title of Research: Determining the optimal placement for muscle sensors on amputees as part of a cost-effective rehabilitative device
  • Scientific Caribbean Foundation (SCF)

Researcher

CIMATEC
08.2020 - 02.2022
  • Title of Research: Creating a cost-effective prosthesis from a single board computer and EMG Muscle sensors

Education

Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Iowa State University
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01.2027

High School Diploma -

CIMATEC
01.2023

Harvard University
Online

Skills

  • Solid Works
  • Scratch
  • HTML
  • VEX V5
  • C

Certification

  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS):
  • MO - 100: Microsoft Word (Office 2019),
  • MO - 200: Microsoft Excel (Office 2019),
  • MO - 300: Microsoft PowerPoint (Office 2019),
  • MO - 400: Microsoft Outlook (Office 2019)

Student Organizations

  • Puerto Rican Student Association, 01/2023, ONGOING
  • Kiewit Scholars, 01/2023, ONGOING
  • George Washington Carver Scholars, 01/2023, ONGOING
  • National Society of High School Scholars, 01/2022, ONGOING

Research

  • A3.M.P.: The future of cost-effective rehabilitative devices., CIMATEC, 08/2022, 02/2023
  • Determining the optimal placement for muscle sensors on amputees as part of a cost-effective rehabilitative device., Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund (CDAF), Scientific Caribbean Foundation (SCF), 08/2021, 03/2022
  • Creating a cost-effective prosthesis from a single board computer and EMG Muscle sensors., CIMATEC, 08/2020, 02/2022

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Affiliations

  • Ames Shelter Volunteer
  • American Cancer Society member
  • VEX robotics club member
  • BME club member
  • Iowa State Daily writer

Accomplishments

  • 2023
  • FICEP (Ford International Ciencia en Puerto Rico Award)
  • 2023
  • Gran Premio (The Great Award), Puerto Rico Science Fair (the highest award of the competition)
  • 2023
  • First Place in Technology, Puerto Rico Regional Science Fair
  • 2022
  • Second Place in Technology, Puerto Rico Regional Science Fair
  • 2022
  • Hispanic Heritage Youth Awardee, Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
  • 2022
  • Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands Affiliate Winner, NCWIT (National Center for Women in Technology) Aspirations in Computing
  • 2021
  • Inspiration Award, CoderZ League Sprint Challenge
  • 2021
  • Most Valued Player (MVP) of CIMATEC Pro Division, CoderZ League Sprint Challenge
  • 2021
  • Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands Affiliate Honorable Mention, NCWIT (National Center for Women in Technology) Aspirations in Computing
  • 2020
  • Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands Affiliate Honorable Mention, NCWIT (National Center for Women in Technology) Aspirations in Computing

Timeline

Mechanical Engineering Intern

KIWE
06.2024 - 08.2024

Undergraduate Research Assistant

The Bentil Group
05.2024 - Current

Tutor

Knack
01.2023 - Current

Researcher

CIMATEC
08.2022 - 02.2023

Researcher

Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund (CDAF)
08.2021 - 03.2022

Researcher

CIMATEC
08.2020 - 02.2022

Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Iowa State University

High School Diploma -

CIMATEC

Harvard University
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