Beta Upsilon Chapter at San Jose State University
ALPHA CLASS BIOGRAPHY
Nereida Agredano
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My name is Nereida Agredano, but everybody calls me Neri. I was born and raised in Anaheim, CA. I am a Chemical Engineering major. I decided to join AΩE because sisters stick together. I love to play video games, travel, go out and meet people, and have fun.
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I fun fact about me is that I know how to sing and play many instruments. My favorite TV show is any type of cartoons; I am a kid at heart. My favorite food is the same as Garfield, “I love lasagna, and I hate Mondays.”
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Manal Ahmed​
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Hi, I'm Manal! I'm studying Biomedical Engineering. I was born in Corpus Christi, Texas but grew up in sunny San Diego. The main reason I joined AΩE was to make connections as well as create a sisterly bond with fellow female engineers. Some of my interests are photography and star gazing! A fun fact about me would be that I have a twin brother. My favorite TV show, although I have many favorites, would be Supernatural or Sherlock, maybe even Doctor Who if I think about it... Moving on! Lastly I'd like to say that my favorite food, apart from my traditional Pakistani food, would be any sort of pasta!
Hanna Ali​
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My name is Hanna and I am studying Engineering at SJSU. I grew up in the Bay Area. I wanted to create an organization and environment for women engineers, to inspire and support fellow women engineers on campus. Also, I wanted to create a space and professional network where future women engineers can feel comfortable and continue to grow in their journey as engineers. A few of my interest include running, swimming and watching/ playing sports.
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Maryfer Espinoza
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Hi my name is Maria Fernanda Espinoza but I like to go by Maryfer. I am a Biomedical Engineering student in San Jose State University. I grew up in a beach town, Ventura. I am excited to join AΩE because I will be surrounded by passionate women in the field of science and engineering. A fun fact about me is that I am left handed! My favorite TV show is Grey's Anatomy. My favorite food is lasagna, yummy!
Wendy Ho
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My name is Wendy Ho. My major is Biomedical Engineering. I hope to get a minor in math or in an engineering field. I am from San Jose, CA. AΩE is an unique sorority that does not only introduce you to other sisters, but sisters from similar and difficult engineering and technical science fields. My interests would be Tae Kwon Do and pilates. One fun fact about me is that I'm one belt test away from my black belt! My favorite TV show would be Once Upon a Time. My favorite food is sushi!
Ikram Laaguidi
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Hello, my name is Ikram Laaguidi. My major is Chemical Engineering and minor on Materials Science. I live in San Jose. I was always want to be part of sorority and since I heard AΩE could have this opportunity of women in engineering and science it was so joyful to be part of it, connect with other ladies, serve communities and influence next generation to continue on this path. I like to read Science books, hiking, Mat Pilates and yoga. My favorite TV show is friends and Plus belle la vie which is French TV show. Sine I have been influenced and my country has been colonized by Europe I am so in love with Italian cuisine.
Isadora McCullough
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My name is Isadora. I was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I moved to the United States when I was 17 years old to finish my High School, and I ended up staying for College. I am currently a Chemical Engineering Major and I am also getting a minor in Business. I want to work as a Sale Engineer after I graduate.
I decided to pursue and start an AΩE chapter at San José State University because I love the idea of having women that are in the same major as me connecting and creating a life bond. I love to watch movies, but I also love doing any activity that I get to hang out with my husband and friends.
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A fun fact about me is that I have been dancing Samba since I was 5 years old, and also I have been Vegan for a year. My favorite show of all times that are done are Friends and Breaking Bad, today my favorite TV shows are The Big Bang Theory, and The Walking Dead. My favorite food lately is Thai food.
Kassandra Morales
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My name is Kassandra, but I go by Kas. I was born and raised in San Jose, California.I am currently a Software Engineering Major and have two Associates of Science degrees: one in mathematics and the other in science.
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I joined AΩE because I did not know many girls in my major, or even in engineering in general. I thought maybe these girls would get it and establishing an engineering sorority for future ladies to apart of feeling the same as I did makes me happy.
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A fun fact about me is that I like to recreate my favorite restaurant dishes at home. I love cooking and plating. My all time favorite show is Hearts with Strings and my current favorite is The Flash. My current favorite food category to explore is pastas! My recent creations include Mongolian ramem and basil pine nut angel hair pasta.
Devon Pollard
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My name is Devon Pollard and I majored in Biomedical Engineering student at San Jose State University. I am very eager to join Alpha Omega Epsilon to give women engineering majors a social and business relation within their own college. As a woman in engineering, I find it difficult to find other women in engineering, and this sorority is filling in that void. I am an alumni of Lincoln High School in Stockton, California, where I am proud to say I learned and developed my interest in engineering after taking classes within the Engineering and Construction Academy. Besides going to school and work, I love to cook and travel in both long and short, but still adventurous distances. As I prefer to explore the unknown world, I do occasionally watch House, That 70's Show, The Big Bang Theory, and Disney and Bollywood movies. Thank you for reading into my background and I look forward to meeting all potential future members!
Susana Ramirez
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My name is Maria Susana, I am a Chemical Engineering student. My hometown is Watsonville, CA. I decided to be a part of AΩE because I wanted to be around other women that share the same interests and have similar aspirations. It’s nice to be able to share your experiences with people that can relate. Fun fact about me is that I can leg press over 1000 lbs. My favorite food is birria.
Puneet Sanghera
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Hi my name is Puneet Sanghera. I am majoring in molecular biology and minoring in chemistry and psychology. My goal is to get my MD/PhD. I was born and raised in San Jose California. I want to join Alpha Omega Epsilon because I believe that we need more than just some great women in academics and business; we need to raise our voices and make it a priority that women get a more prominent role in underrepresented fields such as science and engineering. My interests in school are research, specifically neurophysiology and being a club member in Global Medical Brigades. My interests outside of school consist of reading, Netflix, makeup, cooking and going to the gym. A fun fact about me is that I am the shortest person in my entire extended family. My favorite food is fish tacos from La Costa and my favorite TV show is Grey’s Anatomy.
Laura Skarr
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My name is Laura Skarr and majoring in mechanical engineering. I'm originally from Snohomish, WA, but when I was nine years old, my family moved to Windsor, CA (an hour and a half north of San Francisco). I originally joined AΩE because I wanted to have the support of others to help me in my academic path as well as to meet and be in an intelligent and talented group of engineering and technical science women. My hobbies include reading, ballet, singing, hiking, origami, musicals, and volunteering. Ballet is one of the most important things to me; I've been dancing ballet for 15 years and have been on point for 8 years. My favorite TV show of all time is Firefly, but my other favorites are Sherlock, Downtown Abbey, and Gilmore Girls. Also, my favorite book is a tie between Enna Burning by Shannon Hale and Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix. My favorite food is Italian, mostly lasagna and spaghetti bolognese.
Andrea Ulloa
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Hi. My name is Andrea Ulloa. I'm studying for a chemical engineering major. I was born and raised in sunny Los Angeles, CA. So for a fact, I consider myself to be a real Californian because I've driven to places all around the state. My interests include biking, reading comics, baking cookies, and exploring cities. One of my favorite TV shows is Supernatural because I relate so much to one of the main characters and life choices. Choosing a favorite food is tough for me since I love all kinds. A reason I chose to join AΩE was for me to feel welcome in my engineering field experience at school and future. I didn't want to feel alone for being a girl in a modern science field. A fun fact about me: I can confirm for a fact what Stitch said to be true. Ohana means family, and it's what one finds. And I did. I found my very own superhero family.