Academic record

Education & Awards

Current study in optical sciences, graduate-level preparation, and selected recognition for academic and engineering work.

Education

Expected May 2027

B.S. Optical Sciences & Engineering

University of Arizona, W.A. Franke Honors College

Undergraduate study in optical design, physical and geometrical optics, radiometry, semiconductor physics, imaging, and experimental optics.

2026 - Present

Graduate Coursework & Academic Direction

Accelerated Master's Program, University of Arizona

Accepted into the accelerated program and currently completing graduate-level optics coursework as a senior. My current goal is to pursue a PhD in optics directly after completing the B.S.

Awards

Spring 2026

Keysight Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Award

Keysight Technologies · University of Arizona

Recognized for excellence in student optical design for a high-NA microscope objective with depth-dependent spherical aberration correction.

November 2023

Salt River Project Innovation and Design Award

Salt River Project · Tucson, Arizona

Received for developing an innovative optical system to track solar power, demonstrating creativity and technical skill in renewable-energy technology.

May 2023

AP Scholar with Honor

College Board

Recognized for exemplary college-level achievement, earning an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams and scores of 3 or higher on four or more exams.

May 2022

National Hispanic Scholar

College Board

Recognized as a National Hispanic Scholar for academic excellence and strong performance among Hispanic students considered by the College Board recognition program.