Education
Santa Clara University
Mechanical Engineering, expected graduation June 2028
Related Coursework Completed/In-Progress:
- Engineering Graphics and Computer-Aided Design 1 & 2
- Intro to Engineering
- Physics for Scientists and Engineers
- Calculus and Analytic Geometry
- General Chemistry
- Culture, Technology, and the Common Good
Miramonte High School
Grade 10
- Algebra 2 Advanced
- Chemistry in Earth Systems
- Introduction to Engineering Design
- Intro to Computer Science
- Human & Social Development
- Digital Design 1
- English 2
- Latin 2
Grade 11
- Pre-Calculus Honors
- AP Physics 1
- AP Computer Science Principles
- Principles of Engineering
- US History
- Engish 3
- Latin 3 Honors
Grade 12
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Physics 2
- AP Computer Science A
- Intro to Robotic Engineering (UC Scout)
- AP Macroeconomics
- US Government
- English 4
- Teaching Assistant, AP Computer Science Principles
CalPoly EPIC (Engineering Possibilities in College) Program
Summer 2022
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Explored a variety of engineering fields focusing on ‘learning by doing.’ Worked collaboratively on design projects to build cardboard boats, perform metal casting, design and fabricate composite materials, and more.
Extracurricular Activities
Robotics Team/Club, Miramonte High School, 2022-2024
Working on team designing a robot using Autodesk’s Fusion 3D modeling software. Building a robot with a custom arm extension that will move game pieces to compete in the 2023 FIRST Robotics Competition.
Miramonte Junior Classical League (MJCL), Miramonte High School, 2020-2024
One of the largest and most active clubs at Miramonte High School, the MJCL (Latin Club) works to promote the study of the ancient Mediterranean world and strengthen the community. Members participate in the California Junior Classical League convention where members come together from across the state to compete in academics, the arts, and athletics. Miramonte will host the convention in April 2023.
Academic Awards
AP Scholar with Distinction Award, College Board, 2024
California Scholastic Federation, Lifetime Member, 2024
President’s List, North Coast Section, CIF, 2020-2024
Distinguished Scholastic Team, North Coast Section, CIF, 2020-2024
Academic All American-Outstanding, USA Water Polo, 2020-2024
First Place, Illustrated Quote, 68th Annual California Junior Classical League State Convention (Latin), 2022
Darleen Boomgaarden Award for Excellence in the Visual and Performing Arts, 2020
Engineering Projects
As part of our AP Physics 1 class, we were challenged to design and build a working trebuchet that could launch a tennis ball a minimum of 25 feet. As…
Last fall, my car’s suspension failed. Rather than take it to a shop, I spent hours online researching the problem. I ordered the new parts and spent my vacation repairing…
Summer 2022 was an EPIC summer, quite literally. I left the Futures Superfinals a day early to head to San Luis Obispo to attend the week-long Engineering Possibilities in College…
I got my first bike for my first birthday. I couldn't walk yet, but I had a bike - well, technically a tricycle. A few years later I had my…