User:Lucia I. Ramirez
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Contact Info
- 1 LMU Dr. MSB-6074, Los Angeles, CA, United States
- Email me through OpenWetWare
Education
- 2016, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Loyola Marymount University (LMU)
- May - June 2013, Science and Engineering Ethics, LMU Study Abroad: China and Hong Kong
Coursework
- Electric Circuit Analysis and Application
- Electronics I and II (Lecture and Lab)
- Differential Equations
- Methods of Applied Math
- Linear Systems and Signals
- Introduction to Microprocessors
- Cell Function
- Biomathematical Modeling
- Complex Analysis
Future Career Interests and Goals
- Pursue graduate school to attain a PhD in Biomedical Engineering
- Aiming to be a professor one day
- Highly intrigued about solving health-related problems with my engineering mindset
Research
Ramirez, L.I., Vejarano, G. (2014) Diminishing Patient Non-Compliance in Physical Therapy using Motion Capture Technologies
Presented at the following Conferences:
- Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium, LMU July 2014, Oral Presentation
- McNair Annual Symposium, Berkeley, CA August 2014, Oral Presentation
- Advancing Hispanics/Chicanos & Native Americans in Science Conference, Los Angeles, CA October 2014, Poster Presentation
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers National Conference, Detroit, Michigan November 2014, Poster Presentation
Work Experience
Career Development Services, LMU, Los Angeles, CA
September 2011-December 2014
Student Ambassador
- Train new student staff and spearhead professional staff administrative tasks/projects/programs
- Interact and communicate effectively with students, faculty/staff, and employers through one-on-one resume review sessions, supervisor technicalities, and the online job database navigation, respectively
LMU Engineering Clean Water Project, Isla Espiritu Santo, El Salvador
January 2013
Engineer Volunteer/Translator
- Planned for this student-driven project 2 months prior to the week-long trip to assign responsibilities and ultimately, successfully install an Ultra-Violet filter for the only clinic on the island
- Collaborated with 7 LMU student engineers in distributing over 60 table-top filters (1filter/household), teaching how to assemble and carry proper maintenance
- Collected and analyzed filtered water from 30 table-top filters that were distributed the prior year
- Organized a community meeting to discuss on the importance of clean water and share our findings in our bacteria testings
Bellflower City Hall, Bellflower, CA
June 2012
Community Development Volunteer/Intern
- Researched on assigned projects related to zoning, building, and property maintenance codes
- Quickly learned software programs to assist the city, senior, and associate planners with their projects
- Observed 3 formal plan examinations and accompanied the Building Official on personal field inspections
- Went beyond what was expected with assigned projects and also reached out to help translate in the front desk
Fun Facts
Personal interests/hobbies
- Sing and play the violin, keyboard, and guitar
- Enjoy playing basketball and volleyball
What is your favorite aspect of biology and why?
- Biology explains the how and the why organism interact the way they do. It's complexity simply amazes me.
What is your favorite aspect of mathematics and why?
- Mathematics, to me, has always been a universal language. Therefore, I have always enjoyed being able to manipulate numbers in order to solve a problem, kind of like solving a puzzle.
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