I am pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Microelectronics and Computers, and a degree in Computer Science, concentration TBD. When I was young, I used to wonder how things like my TV or a computer worked, as it seemed amazing to me. This sealed my decision of going into engineering, and I have not regretted my decision one bit.  My goal now is to use engineering to create new things and to, hopefully, change the world for the better with these creations.

I am a second-year student here at NMSU majoring as an Electrical Engineer. I graduated from Las Cruces High School as a student athlete and musician. I am currently the president of NMSU’s IEEE and strive to help others succeed. 

I am currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, with an expected graduation in May 2025. My interest in engineering began during middle school when I participated in the BEST Robotics competition. I enjoyed the problem-solving aspects, especially the electrical components, which ignited my passion for the field. I am particularly interested in pursuing a career in the aerospace or robotics industry after graduation.

I am pursuing a major in industrial engineering with a minor in biomedical engineering. While I initially envisioned a career in healthcare, I discovered that my true strengths and passions lie in working behind the scenes to drive innovation. Engineering allows me to contribute meaningfully to advancements in STEM while fulfilling my deep interest in understanding and optimizing complex systems.

I am currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in aerospace and mechanical engineering, with an expected graduation date in December 2024. My passion for engineering stems from a lifelong fascination with how things work, particularly in the field of aerospace. I chose engineering because it allows me to solve complex problems, push technological boundaries, and contribute to innovations that have a real-world impact.

I’m a junior in college majoring in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. My passion for engineering stems from a lifelong fascination with how things work. In addition to my studies, I’m actively involved in different organizations, including the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), and ROLE. Through these groups, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with fellow students, participate in workshops, and contribute to community outreach programs that inspire the next generation of engineers.

I’m majoring in Information Engineering Technology with a minor in Information Security Technology and expecting to graduate in December 2025. I chose to go into engineering because I loved learning how things worked and wanted to create and help make people’s lives easier, especially through technology. I have worked with autonomous systems before in previous courses, but I am looking forward to diving deeper and applying what I am doing into the real world

I am a junior Engineering Physics major.  For my first three semesters of college, I was a pure physics major, but after hearing about the opportunities that were available with both physics and engineering, I quickly transitioned to the EP program. From research experiences in the physics and astronomy departments, I have seen my love for science grow. A researcher must be creative when finding a solution and learn interdisciplinary skills to solve a new problem.

Omar Alejandro Garcia Alcantara received the M.Sc. degree in Autonomous Air and Underwater Navigation Systems from the Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico in 2023, and his B.S. degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the National Polytechnic Institute, México in 2018. At present, he's currently pursuing his PhD. in Electrical Engineering at the New Mexico State University. His research interests include Neuromorphic Computing, design and control of UAVs.

Diego Chavez Arana is a Ph.D. student in Electrical Engineering at New Mexico State University (NMSU). Born in Chihuahua, Mexico, he is the first in his family to attend college. Diego is passionate about control systems, 3D printing, 3D modeling, embedded systems, neuromorphic computing, artificial intelligence, and spiking neural networks (SNNs). Diego has educational, industry and leadership experience gained through research positions at NMSU, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Jabil Inc., and Glanbia Nutritionals. His work focuses on enhancing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) using advanced algorithms. Diego has also been actively involved in the past couple of years in leadership roles at NMSU, including the Engineering Student Council and the Associated Students of NMSU.