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Estefani Ontiveros

91传媒 Alumni Spotlight (2020)

Estefani Ontiveros, an Engineering Pathways and 91传媒 alumni, was selected to participate in the FIELDS Internship through University of California, Riverside at NASA鈥檚 Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) in Pasadena for the summer.

Ontiveros will be conducting research for 10-weeks alongside JPL science staff members on projects related to data science, analysis, and processing. The FIELDS program is designed to train the next generation of scientists and engineers in large-scale data analysis and visualization.

Ontiveros, a first generation college student, graduated from 91传媒 in June with distinction and the following associates degrees:

• Associates in Arts, Social & Behavioral Studies
• Associates in Science, Math & Science
• Associates in Science, Physics
• Associates in Science, Mathematics
• Associates in Science, Pre-Engineering

鈥淚 don鈥檛 think I would have made it this far if it weren't for the wonderful connections, experience, and support I've received over my time as an Engineering Pathways Program student. The program and its people truly encouraged me to expand my horizons and seek out every opportunity with grit and I鈥檒l always be thankful for that,鈥� said Ontiveros.

She transferred to California State University, Los Angeles as a Mechanical Engineering major. In addition, Ontiveros was selected as the spring NASA JPL Maximizing Student Potential in STEM Internship program. She was a STEM Club member and a member of the 91传媒 Rocketry Team. She participated in NASA鈥檚 National Aerospace Scholars Program and toured the Johnson Space Center in Houston as a benefit for completing the program. Ontiveros was one of four members in the all-female Team, MOMA, who won the inaugural 91传媒 engineering challenge in spring 2019.