SUCCESS INNOVATION

We hear from ERICK FIGUEROA MUNGUIA, who recently took a Gap Year from attending UCSD.  We talk about the decision process which led him to decide this was the best path for him during this time.  We talk and explore why mental health is important and some resources he took advantage while at UCSD.  We dive into the pausing and obstacles he encountered while dealing with his Financial Aid package. This episode is to explore the pros and cons about taking a Gap Year and help you understand how to properly navigate the Financial Aid process. Learn how he managed to keep motivated and moving forward to finally achieve re-entering UCSD, keeping true to continuing his education path at UCSD.

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We hear from CHRISTIAN BUENROSTRO, who currently is the acting Chief for the California Water Reclamation Bureau. He shares his path from community college to Fresno State and how he pulled out of being in Academic Probation.  His strong dedication and persistence to being involved in SHPE certainly have helped many more students avoid and overcome many similar obstacles.  His dedication to supporting and being a servant leader is evident as he continues to grow with the California Water Reclamation Bureau in the Central Valley area!!! Remember his favorite food is any type of Italian pasta dish.

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We share our experience and remembrance regarding “9/11”.  This date is very significant, and we dive into the importance of it 24 years later. Each participant shares thoughts on the overarching topic; some have more vivid memories and others respond based on what they read or learned from school.  The session was very insightful as we delved into the emerging technologies and world view stemming from the catastrophe as time passed.

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We hear from VIRY MARTINO, who has led major projects such as the San Diego International Airport Terminal 1 (about to open in September 2025), The Cross Border Xpress (Bridge connecting the Tijuana Airport with Otay Mesa in the US). Her career at Turner Construction Company began before graduating USC; it was due to her engagement and participation in SHPE convention.

She has a Masters in Construction Engineering Management and a Civil Engineering degree. She shares her path as a young college student going from Instituto Tecnologico de Tijuana to Southwestern Community College leading to USC!!! The very important role SHPE played from a very early stage at Southwestern led to major success through USC as well; she is now reconnecting with this major organization back in San Diego.

Her mentors are Lori Ann Stevens, Raga Bakhiet (previous MESA director at Southwestern Community College)

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We talk about the various types of Leadership.  We discuss who and how can someone become a leader.  Very insightful conversation about leadership being a learned skill but to some extent also an innate one; a skill that we are all born with to some extent.  Hear the group’s thoughts on LEADERSHIP

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We hear from VICTOR CARRERA MURO, who recently graduated from UCSD with an Aerospace Engineering degree.  He shares his discovery of Rocket Propulsion Lab team and his trajectory on becoming the Lead for the Landing Recovery team.  He walks us through some of the things he wished could be done a little differently in order to be successful in his path a bit sooner. His path into Relativity, the company he will begin his career with, sure is lucky to have him.  We travel back and learn how he decided to attend college and how his selection came to be UCSD!! Learn how his cat was a loyal companion and mental health destressor. Funny moments when he shares what he hopes one of children could possibly be named….if his future wife allows it!!! Learn how his mom’s unconditional support and encouragement allowed him to keep going.

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We bring the topic of MENTAL & PHYSICAL HEALTH.  This episode gets deep and raw in some of the shared experiences from our participants.  Takeaway should be how/when and why you should take MENTAL & PHYSICAL HEALTH seriously.  Life is short, and your body needs your care.

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We have the opportunity to speak and hear AMY LUCAS.  She shares her path into UCSD and how she decided to pursue Structural Engineering with Aerospace Focus. We learn the way she landed her full-time position with Collins.  She shares deep insights about her Co-Presidency of SHPE UCSD position!!!  We travel back and learn how she decided to attend college and how her selection came to be UCSD!!  Hear how one huge obstacle during her first year was a HUGE wake up call regarding her study habits.  Learn how Parents’ involvement and encouragement play such an important role in having SUCCESSFUL students!!

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We have the opportunity to speak and hear from Miguel Tisnado.  He shares his journey securing an internship with Northrop Grumman.  He walks us through the process, including various multiple times he attended career fairs looking for opportunities.  We find out his involvement with various student organizations, SHPE and IEEE being his strong focus.  Hear his insights on what it is like walking in the STEM path towards a career.

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We talk about the various types of DIFFICULT PEOPLE and how to navigate a solution. Ultimately, we determine that having a candid and respectful conversation will go a long way to finding a resolution.  Sometimes we do have to take a hard look and accept that MAYBE ourselves is the DIFFICULT PERSON but could be due to external pressures.

Thank you for listening.

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