Maria Gonzalez

Bachelors in Mechanical & Energy Engineering

Email: MariaGonzalez10@my.UNT.edu

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SHPE Position

Shpetinas Director

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

Skills

  • 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