UConn Engineering Student Selected for Prestigious Brookhaven Mini-Semester
By Razil Fernandes, Written Communications Specialist
Ingrid Magallanes, undergraduate student in multi-disciplinary engineering
Ingrid Magallanes, an undergraduate student in multi-disciplinary engineering who is currently working in MSE Professor Dupuy‘s lab, has been accepted to a prestigious Mini-Semester program at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). This immersive Workforce Development & Science Education (WDTS) program offers STEM undergraduates a unique chance to work alongside world-renowned scientists and engineers, gaining insights into cutting-edge research and innovation in a national-laboratory setting.
At BNL, Ingrid will join around 40 other students in the program, with half on focused Engineering and Technical teams, and the other half as part of an Interdisciplinary Science track. All of the students will gain access to the world-class facilities at Brookhaven, hands-on research experience, and opportunities to network with top scientists and administrators. With housing and transportation supported by BNL, the week promises a transformative experience that will deepen Ingrid’s engagement with scientific research and open doors for her future career in STEM.
In Professor Dupuy’s lab, Ingrid primarily works on a project related to high entropy piezoelectric materials for use as biomaterials. She contributes to synthesis, processing, and sample preparation of the materials working closely with graduate student Alireza Jenabi. Together, they are presently synthesizing and testing several dozen different compositions trying to achieve optimal properties.
Professor Dupuy says, “I am so proud of Ingrid for being accepted into this program, and I am excited for all of the opportunities this will bring to her. She has been an extraordinary undergraduate researcher, having already made significant contributions to our research projects.”
Ingrid actively participates in several initiatives that connect with her engineering interests. She serves as Vice President of Analytics on the leadership team of UConn’s Engineering Ambassadors. Engineering Ambassadors hold presentations, both on-campus and off-campus visits, and inspire middle and high school students’ curiosity surrounding science and engineering topics.
She also actively shares her passion for engineering through the Vergnano Institute for Inclusion’s SPARK Summer Program. There she has worked with middle-school girls on hands-on engineering activities that are both challenging and creative, helping to foster early interest in STEM.
Department Head Bryan Huey notes, “the MSE field is inherently interdisciplinary, so it’s no surprise that driven students like Ingrid, especially those in UConn’s Multidisciplinary Engineering program, are inspired by and successfully working with MSE faculty.”
Published: November 21, 2024
Categories: news, research, undergraduate students
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