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4th Year | Computer Science
Career Goals: To work at a music related company in Software Engineering! Think Spotify, Apple Music, or Pandora. Later on, I'd like to work in cutting-edge music technology, in projects such as the MiMu gloves or Vochlea Voicer.
Fun Fact: One of the songs I produced was used in a short film featured and awarded Best Short Film at the NASA Film Festival in Houston, Texas!
kprad008@ucr.edu
4th Year | Computer Science
Career Goals: I want to work in a cybersecurity space and eventually transition to project management. Eventually, I would love to teach math :)
Fun Fact: I play chess every single day, I have two cats, and I'm the first generation of my family to go to college!
aguzm124@ucr.edu
4th Year | Computer Engineering
Career Goals: I want to work in the field of machine learning and artificial intelligence, specifically computer vision. At some point, I would like to obtain my master's and teach computer science.
Fun Fact: From concerts to festivals, I've enjoyed a wide range of live performances. I've actually seen over 100 different musical artists!
jgonz563@ucr.edu
3rd Year | Mechanincal Engineering
Career Goals: To contribute to the advancement of space exploration by designing innovative and efficient spacecraft, propulsion systems, and technologies that push the boundaries of human exploration beyond our planet.
Fun Fact: I met Bill Nye the science guy at the filming of a music video in Los Angeles.
ogil001@ucr.edu
4th Year | Materials Science & Engineering
Career Goals: There are three fields that I would like to work in. Those fields are the defense industry, automobile industry, or the mountain bike industry. I'm keeping my options open, but if I were to pick one, I'd pick working in the mountain biking industry.
Fun Fact: I like to mountain bike and off road in my free time.
dcruz059@ucr.edu
4th Year | Data Science
Career Goals: As I approach graduation, I hope to develop a strong network and connect with potential employers. I also expect to grow project experience to create diverse portfolio to showcase. Overall, I am aiming to continuously learn and improve my skills.
Fun Fact: I love traveling and exploring new destinations. On average when exploring new cities, I walk about 20k steps a day!
cpasc012@ucr.edu
3rd Year | Chemical Engineering
Career Goals: My goal is to receive my Masters Degree in Chemical and Environmental Engineering in Spring 2026 and be in an industry that I enjoy working in. I am still deciding what industry I want to be in at this moment.
Fun Fact: I have 2 dogs and I like to swim.
poliv014@ucr.edu
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