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Hector Neira , Student Ambassador |
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Year: Sophomore
Finding out why things work the way they do has always fascinated me. I remember trying to take my toys apart ever since I was tall and strong enough to get my hands on my dad's toolbox. Eventually, my parents were so aggravated by my peculiar behavior that they opted to buy me small toys that I could not take apart. In the absence of all the fun toys, the ones I could dismantle, I focused on school where I was particularly captivated by math and science. I must say that my high school Engineering Science and AP Physics teacher, Mr. Zaleski, truly inspired me to pursue a career in engineering. Mr. Z, as he prefers to be called, a mechanical engineer himself, exposed me to the real nature of the engineering profession by teaching me how to apply science to solve specific problems. While in high school, I discovered that I am committed to serving the community and helping others. As a result, I decided to join the University's brand new bioengineering program. A career in the booming biomedical field will certainly give me an opportunity to develop products that can save people's lives, as well as helping healthy people stay healthy. There are plenty of activities to get involved in on campus, so when I am not studying, I am usually tutoring at the Office of Multiethnic Student Education (OMSE). Currently, I am involved in several other extracurricular activities including the Latino Student Union (LSU), the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), La Familia Mentoring Program, and the Primannum Honor Society. Even so, I am constantly looking for new opportunities to help my community and to further my professional development. |
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