Maria Gonzalez

Shpetinas Director

Bachelors in Mechanical & Energy Engineering

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Inspirational Quote

Don’t let later become never!

About Me

I’m a first gen student and Junior in Materials Science & Engineering. I grew up playing music, acting in theatre and volunteering with foster kids. Those experiences have helped me learn the discipline and joy that comes with following your passions as well as the impact of being supported by a community of likeminded people. Today, I am working to help the community that has impacted me the most grow through my position as SHPEtinas director. I have 1 fellowship, 1 co-op and 2 internships under my belt and hope to use the knowledge and skills I’ve learned to help our SHPEtinas tap into their full potential.

Background

    Hometown: Katy, TX

    First generation student

    NASA Micro-G NExT Team CERO

    Class of 2021 Zed Factor Fellow

    2023 SHPE UNT Member of the Year

    Undergraduate research assistant

Technical Skills & Expertise

    Research & development

    Lab equipment operation

    Metallurgy

    Data Analysis

    Project Management

    Teaching

Current Career Interests

Additive Manufacturing & Space industry

Future Goals

    Organize meaningful and impactful meetings for SHPEtinas

    Create a welcoming environment to bring in more active members

    Be an academic weapon