Age
16
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino
Hobbies and interests
Tennis
Reading
Writing
Cooking
Business And Entrepreneurship
Astrophysics
Aerospace
Astronomy
Engineering
Reading
Science Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Academic
Leadership
I read books daily
US CITIZENSHIP
US Citizen
LOW INCOME STUDENT
Yes
FIRST GENERATION STUDENT
Yes
Moncerath Gutierrez Matute
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WinnerMoncerath Gutierrez Matute
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WinnerBio
Hi everyone! My name is Moncerath and I am currently a 10th grader at Patchogue Medford high school! For as long as I can remember I have been IN LOVE with space and spacecraft. I would love to be an astronautical engineer, recently I have also been exploring the thought of becoming an astronaut! It has been a fascination of mine for the longest time and I would love to go explore space from a first-person point-of-view.
If I'm being completely honest I have no clue when my passion for science and space started! I know that every time it was an option for something, I would pick the stars or galaxy-themed one. Overall, I love learning more about our universe!
I am currently a member of NYS STEP, WISE at Stony Brook University, I teach chemistry to students in middle school, and am the president of Letters for Rose in my school.
One of the only things I love more than space is my family!! I know my mom freaks out whenever I tell her I want to go to space someday, but she and my sister are still my biggest supporters.
As a first-generation college student, going to college and achieving my educational dreams will make my family and I'swish come true! This thought doesn't just drive me to do my best, but it also helps me to keep going when school gets tough.
I also wish to travel the world as much as possible to learn about all the different cultures and traditions!
I know achieving my dreams won't be easy, but I sure know that it'll be an adventure! And I know that in the end all my hard work will have paid off!!
Education
Patchogue-Medford High School
High SchoolGPA:
4
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
- Engineering Science
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Physics and Astronomy
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Career
Dream career field:
Aviation & Aerospace
Dream career goals:
PH.D in aerospace engineering!
Sports
Tennis
Club2020 – 20222 years
Research
Science, Technology and Society
Patchogue-Medford High School — Researched the effects of spaceflight on astronaut mental and physical health using reputable and credible published scientific works2024 – 2024
Arts
Violin
Music2017 – 2020
Public services
Volunteering
Letters for Rose — As a volunteer I help in making cards and drawing pictures for nursing homes. As president/chapter head I help in expanding volunteering and encouraging others to join.2022 – Present
Future Interests
Advocacy
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Entrepreneurship
Hurtado Scholarship
WinnerHow much is it? That was the question we asked whenever we bought anything. We weren’t poor, but we weren’t too comfortable either. As the years passed I learned to appreciate very thing we had, but that didn’t stop my inner child from dreaming to have the nice toys I saw on YouTube. Or the luxury cars we would pass on the highway.
I'm only 14, but to quote MLKJ “I have a dream”. I want to go to college. I want to graduate high school and get into a good college, right here in America. My mom fought so hard to bring me and my sister here and I will ensure that I do whatever I can to make OUR dream come true. While getting into college may be a bit challenging, I know I can do it if I try. Which I will.
Whilst I have thought deep into the future, I have thought deeper into the present. Right now I am doing everything I can to make sure that I get a good job that I enjoy. A job that I could only dream of getting in Honduras. I will break down any, and every obstacle I have to. I will study till the crack of dawn if it mean I can achieve my dream.
My mom works harder than anyone I know. She comes form work, runs some errands, makes cleans, makes dinner, washes the dishes, and still has time to listen to OUR problems. I love my mom more than anything. She wishes nothing but the best for us, and I want to show her that we will get it. I want her to know that all that she has suffered is worth it. My mom deserves to be happy, and I know I can do that for her. I can make her even happier when I get into the college of my dreams.
I will never stop trying. I will ALWAYS be grateful for every single sacrifice my mom has made to bring us to a country with a great education system. And I will take the most advantage of this education system that I can. I will breakthrough anything to get my mom and my family the happiness and satisfaction we deserve. I will NEVER give up.