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Karen Trejo

Stanford,CA

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Guest Service

Pirates Bay Waterpark
Baytown, Texas
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Managed reservations, check-ins, and check-outs to enhance guest satisfaction
  • Facilitated communication between Spanish-speaking guests and staff to improve service delivery
  • Processed cash payments accurately and maintained financial records to ensure transaction integrity.

MIT MITES

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, Massachusetts
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Selected as one of 240 participants from a competitive international pool of 4,100 applicants
  • Collaborated with a team to design and present an internet-connected music controller at the MITES Symposium, showcasing innovative integration of technology and music
  • Acquired hands-on experience with microcontrollers, IoT devices, and transducers; developed skills in finite state machines, power management, and RESTful APIs through collaborative projects and lab exercises
  • Researched nanotechnology applications in medicine, conducted expert interviews, and authored a science article evaluating its implications for targeted drug delivery and disease treatment
  • Explored intersections of STEM, society, and ethics through critical writing and discussions in a science writing and communication course
  • Engaged in STEM webinars and college panels to enhance knowledge and understanding of various STEM topics.

Research Scholar

NASA's High School Aerospace Scholars
Houston, Tx
09.2023 - 07.2024
  • Conducted research in Earth and space science, NASA technology, and an ideal Mars habitat design, focusing on sustainable living systems and extraterrestrial environmental challenges
  • Participated in a one-week summer experience to collaboratively design a lunar base, conducting surface hazard analysis and developing strategies for pressure regulation and temperature mitigation under the guidance of a NASA consultant.
  • Developed skills in computer-aided design for space equipment, advancing from basic 3D modeling in Tinkercad to intermediate proficiency in SolidWorks, enhancing design capability for future projects.
  • Built professional relationships with NASA astronauts and STEM professionals, fostering networking opportunities and collaborative potential in research initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA
06-2029

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Bilingual (Spanish & English)
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Organization

Timeline

MIT MITES

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
06.2024 - 08.2024

Guest Service

Pirates Bay Waterpark
05.2024 - 09.2024

Research Scholar

NASA's High School Aerospace Scholars
09.2023 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Stanford University
Karen Trejo