Gals Chat by Engineering Gals

Christina Trexler, known as xtinacomputes on Tiktok and Instagram, is an undergraduate student at the University of Arkansas majoring in both Pure Mathematics and Computer Science, and currently is a visiting student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Center for Brains, Minds, and Machines. She is a researcher in the McDermott Lab for Computational Audition where she operates at the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, and engineering to design more effective machine systems for recognizing and interpreting sound. When COVID-19 struck the US, Christina decided to spend her isolation making TikTok memes about programming and women in STEM, where she was able to grow an audience of over 100 thousand people.

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Connect with us on social media:

Christina Trexler: @xtinacomputes on all platforms

Engineering Gals: @engineeringgals

Amy Kaur: @amydeepkaur

Lara Huyapaya: @larahuapaya

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Rikhi is a Masters Student at the Aerospace Systems Design Lab at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), majoring in Aerospace Systems Engineering and an international student from Singapore. She is passionate about systems safety, advocating for diversity and inclusion, and the well-being of gender minorities in STEM. Through her writing and speaking engagements, she aims to show up authentically in all her endeavors across the Aerospace Industry - as a Systems Engineer, Aviation Week 20 Twenties Laureate, Brooke Owens Fellow, Women of Aeronautics and Astronautics D&I Chair, AIAA Scholar, and the founder of Singapore’s first Women Leaders in Aerospace Conference.

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Rikhi Roy: https://www.instagram.com/rikhiroy/

Engineering Gals: @engineeringgals

Amy Kaur: @amydeepkaur

Lara Huyapaya: @larahuapaya

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Anna is a Mechanical Engineer, Immigrant, Activist, Social Media Content Creator, and Rising Entrepreneur. She recently just started her journey in Product Management and has been facilitating a mental health program with CRRA. Anna is a strong advocate for women in STEM and is passionate about uplifting the immigrant community. Anna’s strongest asset has been her mindset. She had to change how she thinks to accomplish her goals in this lifetime.

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Anna Linda:

- LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/anguru

Engineering Gals: @engineeringgals

Amy Kaur: @amydeepkaur

Lara Huyapaya: @larahuapaya

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Naia Butler-Craig, a native of Orlando, is working toward her Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering and is a NASA Space Technology Graduate Research fellow and GEM fellow at the Georgia Institute of Technology. In between her pressing academic schedule, Naia also works to advocate for diversity in STEAM disciplines. Naia is also the recipient of the 2020 Modern-Day Technology Leader Award and 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 award for her outstanding performance in STEM. 

Connect with us on social media:

Naia:

- IG: @astronaia

- Web: naiabutlercraig.com

- Twitter: @astronaia

Engineering Gals: @engineeringgals

Amy Kaur: @amydeepkaur

Lara Huyapaya: @larahuapaya

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Ambria is an Industrial Engineer who in 2017 was crowned Miss Black Savannah USA. Ambria’s passion for STEM has been reflected in her education and activities. She created Operation: Changing the World One STEM at a Time  while at Spelman College to mentor young African American girls who are interested in STEM-related careers. Ambria is a Spelman Alumna STEM Ambassador, member of the Executive Board of the National Society of Black Engineers, and recipient of the Georgia Power Women in Engineering Scholarship.

Connect with us on social media:

Ambria: 

- IG: @itsambriaberksteiner & @operationonestematatime, 

- Email: [email protected], 

- Web: https://ambria-berksteiner.wixsite.com/mysite/about-ambria, 

- Facebook: Operation One Stem at a Time

Engineering Gals: @engineeringgals

Amy Kaur: @amydeepkaur

Lara Huyapaya: @larahuapaya

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Gina is a current Program Manager at Microsoft, Tiktok Creator, Blogger, and side career coach. Gina has been on a journey to share her voice, starting with her TEDx in 2019, and now using other vehicles to share her personal experiences as a first Generation Latina, first generation graduate, and all the healing, and awareness needed to continue to self-discover and self-actualize. Gina holds an Industrial Engineering BS & Systems Engineering MS and has a big passion to continue to bring minority communities to STEM and normalize the diversity that this brings.

Connect with us on social media:

Gina: 

- Website: ginaemoreno.com 

- IG: @Ginaemoreno_

Engineering Gals: @engineeringgals

Lara Huyapaya: @larahuapaya

Amy Kaur: @amydeepkaur

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Nicholas is a PhD Pre-candidate in Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Michigan Ann-Arbor. He is a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) Representative at the University of Michigan where he advocates for LGBTQIA+, Women and POC. in the materials profession. Nicholas additionally serves as a Board Member of the Career Advancement Committee of the Materials Research Society (MRS), and is an active contributor to the Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society (TMS), American Society for Metals Intl (ASM Intl), and Materials Science & Technology (MS&T).

Connect with us on social media:

Nicholas: 

- Twitter & Instagram: @nicholasetrick), 

- Email: [email protected]

Lara Huyapaya: @larahuapaya

Amy Kaur: @amydeepkaur

Engineering Gals: @engineeringgals

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Mina works in construction development. After she graduated from civil engineering in 2014, she created an online community of women in engineering on Instagram called "IronRingGirls" where she shares engineering career secrets that they don't teach in a classroom. She is also the author of "Wait, are good grades enough? - a guide for engineering students.

Connect with us on social media:

Mina: 

- IG: @ironringgirls

- Web: www.ironringgirls.com

Engineering Gals: @engineeringgals

Amy Kaur: @amydeepkaur

Lara Huyapaya: @larahuapaya

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Tiffany is a Software Developer and Technical Consultant at IBM in Toronto. Prior to breaking into the tech industry, she was in the fashion industry. From modeling in Hong Kong to studying fashion in Vancouver, she never even thought of the possibilities that tech had to offer. When she first learned how to code while in university, things changed and she instantly fell in love with it and carved her own path into the tech industry.

Connect with us on social media:

Tiffany: 

- Youtube, Instagram and Tiktok all at: @tiffintech

Engineering Gals: @engineeringgals

Lara Huyapaya: @larahuapaya

Amy Kaur: @amydeepkaur

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Joan is a Mission Integration Systems Engineer at NASA for the Launch Services Program. Joan received a dual bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry from the University of Maryland, and a master’s degree in Systems Engineering from Naval Postgraduate School. As a first-generation college graduate, Joan strives to increase representation in underrepresented communities, as well as encourage them to pursue STEM careers.

Connect with us on social media:

Joan: 

- IG/TikTok/Facebook: @YourFemaleEngineer

Amy Kaur: @amydeepkaur

Lara Huyapaya: @larahuapaya

Engineering Gals: @engineeringgals

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