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Engineering Abroad Group - January 2016

Jose Olvera Isabel Corpus Teralyn Crill

My name is José Armando Olvera and I am a mechanical

engineer student currently in my 3rd and final year at

Cabrillo College. This semester I got a job as a MESA tutor

and have joined the Abroad club as the Scholarship

Chairman. My goal is to transfer to Santa Clara University.

I have loved the idea of becoming an engineer for years.

Taking a trip to Plantronics, I was amazed by the designing

process and production making of products that we tend

to take for granted. I hope to follow in my father’s

footsteps and give back to the people who have supported

me and helped me on my journey to stepping foot on that

stage and being able to hold that engineering diploma high

and proud. When I’m not busy studying or working as a

tutor or as a candy seller at Marini’s at the Beach, I try to

keep myself occupied with friends and family. I love many

different kinds of sports, particularly soccer, basketball,

and volleyball. I am a Manchester United faithful.

My name is Isabel Corpus and I am an Electrical

Engineering student at Cabrillo College. I love engineering

because you can see the designs in your mind come to life

by applying your knowledge. I am not a conventional

engineering student considering that I am a very creative

individual, in fact conceptual theories are my favorite

matters to contemplate. I hope to one day give back as a

professional electrical engineer through experiences

similar to the Engineering Abroad Program. I am currently

a full time student, President of the Engineering Abroad

Club, and work as a teaching assistant for the Engineering

5 course offered at Cabrillo College. My hobbies include

soldering projects, event planning, meditating, painting,

dancing, and reading.

I am Teralyn Crill, an Engineering student at Cabrillo

College. When I first came to Cabrillo, I did not meet with a

guidance councilor, which ended up being a mistake. I had

no idea what engineering was, but because I had a knack

for math and science, I ended up spending my first two

years studying a mixture of math, digital media, chemistry,

and horticulture. It wasn’t until my third year of college

that I caught the eye of the Engineering Department Chair

after my name appeared in the newspaper for a

horticulture achievement. She encouraged me to take

Engineering 5, and I’ve never looked back. My favorite

subject is physics, but I want to apply my knowledge to

engineering, which will allow me to make a positive impact

on the world outside of research and discovery. Right now

I am majoring in Materials Engineering, and I am only one

year away from transferring to San Jose State University.

This will be my first excursion outside of the US, and I

could not ask for better company or a better cause.

Engineering Abroad Group - January 2016

Ivan Ayala Mike Lara Amanda McDonald

Hello my name is Ivan Ayala I am studying to become a

mechanical engineering. I enjoy to build projects and take

things apart. I'm a good team player and like to learn new

things.

Hello my name is Mike and I'm a mechanical engineering

major. I enjoy the outdoors and love to explore. I am a

builder and a deigner, I dont mind the grunt work.

This is my first semester here at Cabrillo College. I am a

civil engineering major who is also enlisted and leaving for

Basic Training in the end of 2016 to the US Coast Guard.

The time at Cabrillo will be spent getting credits towards

my Associates degree so that I can continue my schooling

while in the service. 

Engineering Abroad Group - January 2016

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Christopher Sweeney Chris Reinoldson Brandon Faria (TA)

I am a transplant from Pennsylvania and have just recently

started to figure out what I'd like to do with my life. I

returned to school a year and a half ago after years of

mishaps and adventures, and hope to transfer to SJSU's

aerospace engineering program in the near future.

Eventually I want to contribute to space travel in some

way, working for NASA or SpaceX or a similar organization.

My name is Christopher D Reinoldson but my friends call

me the Lion King. I am a Civil Engineering Student with one

more year left at Cabrillo before I transfer to either Cal

Poly SLO or San Jose State. I am so excited to go abroad

and help those in need. At Cabrillo we have spent many

hours working together in the theory of Engineering. At

last we get the opportunity to get out of the textbook and

enter the real world with real Engineering applications. I

love building! It started with legos and ultimately I believe

that building is what has led me to Civil and Structural

Engineering.

Brandon Faria grew up in California's foothills on his

family's farms, where he formed a strong respect for the

natural world. He was also exposed to machines,

equipment, and tools, as well as how to build and repair

things. After pursuing an education in ecology he was

drawn back to the land to run his family's farm. He has

now returned to school to study mechanical engineering,

where he plans to combine his natural mechanical skills

with ecological principles to develop sustainable

technologies and devices. He currently works as a

mechanical engineering technician and does construction

projects on the side. Brandon enjoys rock climbing,

building things, backpacking, and jumping in puddles.

Engineering Abroad Group - January 2016

Daniel DeLeon Jaqueline Mendoza Jaben Melville

As a student who's having trouble deciding his course of

study, either civil or mechanical engineering, being a part

of this project is an amazing opportunity that will help

guide me in making this important decision. Other than

living in Guadalajara, MX for a couple years, I have lived in

Santa Cruz my whole life. I decided to study engineering, a

couple years after graduating from high school, when I

found myself continuously asking why nature behaves the

way it does and how we've come to utilize nature to

benefit society (in both good and bad ways).

I’m Jaqueline Mendoza, born and raised in Santa Cruz and

21 years of age. Majoring in biomedical engineering at

Cabrillo College is the path I am on to being able to

integrate neuroscience and engineering

(neuroengineering) for work in prosthetics. I am also a

senator for Cabrillo College; and I work at the Santa Cruz

Neurofeedback Center where I have learned and gained

experience in neurofeedback and more general

biofeedback practices. I also love engaging in solitary

activities such as taking long walks on the beach and

indulging in heavenly meals.    

What interests me and becomes cool about living as

humans grow their capabilities is creating the phenomena

of the future from past contribution.  The things I learn,

things I observe and read about, the things I love, permit

me to connect the dots and share. I enjoy Engineering’s

efforts combined in dynamic groups resulting in a legacy

worth the candle.  Consciously striving for improvement in

the areas knowledge, giving, fairness and health each day I

value the study of Engineering which encompasses these

principles.

Engineering Abroad Group - January 2016

Alam Figueroa Liam Dougherty Benjamin Lagace

I am from Mexico and I have been living in the US for four

years. I graduated from Aptos High and this is my second

year at Cabrillo College. My major is Electrical Engineering,

but I am still considering other majors. My hobbies are

soccer, swimming, karate, and running. I am also a big fan

of Halo. I can watch "Shrek" multiple times, consecutively,

and still laugh every single time. I cry everytime I watch

the movie "UP" and love eating Mole and "tres leches”

cake.

My name is Liam Dougherty and I am an electrical

engineering major in my 2nd year at Cabrillo. A Santa Cruz

native, I grew up hiking, skateboarding, biking and

fostering kittens for the animal shelter. I currently enjoy

studying the physical sciences, playing keyboard and

composing rap music with my friends (they sound how you

might expect but they’re fun to make). I’ve become

interested in sustainability engineering and new energy

technologies after learning about this program. I hope to

transfer to University in a couple years and find an

enjoyable job where I can continue my pursuit of

knowledge.

I'm am studying mechanical engineering, no longer in my

last year at cabrillo, and planning to transfer to San Jose

State. I grew up in belize, on a botanical farm, have worked

hard and played hard, and moved to Santa Cruz in april

2012 to start Cabrillo. I enjoy the outdoors, biking and

soccer, although I have not been doing either lately (too

much study, no play!). 

Engineering Abroad Alternates - January 2016

Melissa Pardo Caroline Bannerman Tryston Cruz

My name is Melissa Pardo and I am originally from a very

beautiful country in South America, Colombia. I am

currently seeking a degree in Aerospace Engineering

because helping people and understanding this world is

my target in life. I have always been passionate about art

and science. I love mechanics, books, mysteries, pianos

and good food. 

I am an Environmental Engineering major in my 2nd year

at Cabrillo. I grew up in Santa Cruz surfing, hiking, and

playing volleyball. I have always loved being outside and

exploring new places and it is my hope and passion to be

able to dedicate my life to delivering resources to those in

the world who have little or none. I want to transfer to UC

Berkeley or Cal Poly SLO in 2018.

I am an Environmental Engineering major in my first full

time semester at Cabrillo, but I have attended math

courses here during high school for two years. I plan to

graduate from Cabrillo with an A.S. in Engineering in 2 ½ -

3 years. After graduation I will take a gap year to go on

missions then Lord willing transfer to Cal Poly San Luis

Obispo. I have a passion for serving God by serving people,

and the Engineering Abroad Program is a perfect example

of what I want to do after I earn my degree. The need for

purified water, sanitation, disaster proof housing,

nourishment, and sustainability is present across the globe

and I want to help. My favorite places to be are anywhere

around family, church, and in foreign countries. Things I

like to do are play/create music, build things, and be

athletically active. I look forward to the path ahead. “But

you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation,

God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises

of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous

light. ” 1Peter 2:9

Engineering Abroad Instructors - January 2016

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Karl Ewald Kate Disney Kelli Horner

Karl, trained as a Materials Scientist, has recently returned

to academia after 15 years working as a computer

programmer. Ever curious, he’s often found crossing

boundaries to collaborate with people making interesting

things.

Kate holds an MS in Electrical Engineering and has taught

engineering at Mission College

in Santa Clara for many years. She works with the STEM-

team at Cabrillo on course articulation and outreach.

Kate believes that team-work is the key to success, and

that the secret to life is discovering what your

strengths are and finding people who value and need your

unique contributions. Kate’s goal is to use

a holistic approach to the engineering process when

working on the engineering abroad project.

As an educator, Engineering professional, mother and

wife, Kelli's interests lie in the balance of human equity,

economy and the environment. Always striving to engage

in new relationships with people and culture, she trusts

that her past travel experience and Engineering

background can guide her into teaching and learning new

things alongside passionate, curious and creative

engineering students.