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Lucila Zurita

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Bio

I'm Lucy M. Zurita, a dedicated scholar and leader pursuing a Pre-Engineering Transfer Degree at Citrus College. My high school years provided opportunities to develop leadership skills through various clubs, and I continue to be a dedicated athlete. My passion for community service led me to volunteer at Baldwin Park City Park and Recreation. I founded the InnovateX Club of Citrus College, whose central focus is robotics. I want to create a positive impact on my local STEM community. With proficiency in English and Spanish, my journey reflects my ongoing commitment to learning, growth, and community involvement. Looking forward, my ultimate goal in 2023 remains to return to my hometown of Duarte after achieving a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering, where I aim to work on technology that contributes to the betterment of humanity.

Education

Citrus College

Associate's degree program
2017 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Engineering, General
  • Minors:
    • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

Duarte High

High School
2017 - 2021

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
    • Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
    • Computer Science
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Aviation & Aerospace

    • Dream career goals:

      Become a Space Innovator

    • Manager

      Store
      2016 – 20215 years

    Sports

    Cross-Country Running

    Varsity
    2022 – Present2 years

    Basketball

    Varsity
    2022 – 20231 year

    Basketball

    Varsity
    2019 – 20212 years

    Awards

    • Coaches award
    • Most improved

    Swimming

    Junior Varsity
    2017 – 20181 year

    Tennis

    Varsity
    2018 – 20213 years

    Awards

    • Most Improved
    • Coaches award

    Research

    • Biotechnology

      Duarte High School — Student
      2021 – 2021

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Citrus College Athletics — Volunteer
      2023 – 2023
    • Advocacy

      Citrus College InnovateX Club — Head Coordinator of Women in STEM Night
      2024 – 2024
    • Volunteering

      FIRST TECH CHALLENGE — Field Inspector and Queuer
      2023 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Baldwin Park Parks and Recreation
      2021 – 2022
    • Volunteering

      FIRST TECH CHALLENGE
      2020 – 2020
    • Volunteering

      STEAM Night — volenteer
      2019 – 2020
    • Volunteering

      Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church — Volunteer
      2017 – 2019

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

    Revolutionizing Robotics and Computer Sciences Scholarship
    Winner
    Gender equality within the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) sector is one area I'd like to see experience a revolution. Only one-third of the STEM workforce is made up of women, according to the National Science Foundation. I'm quite passionate about tackling the issue of this extreme gender disparity. I'm dedicated to taking part in this movement as a woman in STEM. I started the InnovateX Club at Citrus College intending to bring about this change, and one of our main goals is to support women in STEM. A 'Women in STEM' event is one of the ways we're achieving this. We intend to invite accomplished female STEM leaders to this event so they can share their compelling travels and tales with us. To achieve gender equality in STEM, it is important to acknowledge and celebrate the enormous potential that women have to offer these professions. It involves dispelling outmoded ideas and assumptions that restrict the opportunities available to women in STEM fields. The great talent and potential that women have is not accurately reflected by the present gender gap. I see a time when young girls can pursue their interests in STEM fields without being constrained by their gender. I picture a society in which women in STEM fields are the rule rather than the exception. In this world, a variety of thought and experience is not only valued but also celebrated, which produces more creative and all-inclusive solutions. It's imperative to give young women STEM role models and mentors who can motivate and inspire them to start this revolution. This is the rationale behind our 'Women in STEM' event. We hope to inspire young women by showing them that they, too, can thrive in these disciplines by bringing prominent female leaders in STEM to share their experiences. To initiate this revolution, it's crucial to provide young women with visible role models and mentors in STEM who can inspire and guide them. This is why we are organizing our 'Women in STEM' event. By inviting accomplished female leaders in STEM to share their stories, we aim to show young women that they, too, can succeed in these fields. In conclusion, I am committed to taking part in the revolution for gender equality in STEM. The advancement of society as a whole is at stake here, not just the rights of women. Having a STEM community that accurately reflects the wide variety of our world is important. It's time to overturn the status quo, and I'm ready to lead this revolution by tirelessly promoting the advancement of women in STEM fields and fostering an inclusive and equitable STEM community.