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==Contact Info== | ==Contact Info== | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:wikilucia.png|thumb|right|Lucia I. Ramirez at National McNair Symposium (San Francisco, CA)]] | ||
*1 LMU Dr. MSB-6074, Los Angeles, CA, United States | * [http://www.lmu.edu Loyola Marymount University], 1 LMU Dr. MSB-6074, Los Angeles, CA, United States | ||
*[[Special:Emailuser/Lucia I. Ramirez|Email me through OpenWetWare]] | *[[Special:Emailuser/Lucia I. Ramirez|Email me through OpenWetWare]] | ||
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==Education== | ==Education== | ||
* 2016, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Loyola Marymount University (LMU) | * 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 | * May - June 2013, Science and Engineering Ethics, LMU Study Abroad: China and Hong Kong | ||
==Coursework== | ===Coursework=== | ||
* Electric Circuit Analysis and Application | * Electric Circuit Analysis and Application | ||
* Electronics I and II (Lecture and Lab) | * Electronics I and II (Lecture and Lab) | ||
* Differential Equations | |||
* Methods of Applied Math | |||
* Linear Systems and Signals | * Linear Systems and Signals | ||
* Introduction to Microprocessors | * Introduction to Microprocessors | ||
* Cell Function | * Cell Function | ||
* Biomathematical Modeling | * Biomathematical Modeling | ||
* Complex Analysis | * 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== | ==Research== | ||
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Career Development Services, LMU, Los Angeles, CA <br> | Career Development Services, LMU, Los Angeles, CA <br> | ||
September 2011-December 2014 <br> | September 2011-December 2014 <br> | ||
Student Ambassador <br> | '''Student Ambassador''' <br> | ||
* Train new student staff and spearhead professional staff administrative tasks/projects/programs | * 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 | * 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 | ||
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LMU Engineering Clean Water Project, Isla Espiritu Santo, El Salvador <br> | LMU Engineering Clean Water Project, Isla Espiritu Santo, El Salvador <br> | ||
January 2013 <br> | January 2013 <br> | ||
Engineer Volunteer/Translator <br> | '''Engineer Volunteer/Translator''' <br> | ||
* 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 | * 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 | * Collaborated with 7 LMU student engineers in distributing over 60 table-top filters (1filter/household), teaching how to assemble and carry proper maintenance | ||
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Bellflower City Hall, Bellflower, CA <br> | Bellflower City Hall, Bellflower, CA <br> | ||
June 2012 <br> | June 2012 <br> | ||
Community Development Volunteer/Intern <br> | '''Community Development Volunteer/Intern''' <br> | ||
* Researched on assigned projects related to zoning, building, and property maintenance codes | * 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 | * 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 | * 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 | * Went beyond what was expected with assigned projects and also reached out to help translate in the front desk | ||
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==Fun Facts== | |||
'''Personal interests/hobbies''' | '''Personal interests/hobbies''' | ||
* Sing and play the violin, keyboard, and guitar | * Sing and play the violin, keyboard, and guitar | ||
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* 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. | * 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. | ||
{{Lucia I. Ramirez}} | |||
Latest revision as of 12:00, 24 February 2015
Contact Info
- Loyola Marymount University, 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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