Staff
Peer Mentor: Stuti Goyal
Stuti Goyal is an international student from India and a senior majoring in Computer Science
at the University of South Florida. During her time at USF, she has served as a tutor
at the Engineering Tutoring Center, a Calculus Peer Mentor, and President of the Engineering
Council. She has also been involved in undergraduate research and recently interned
as a Software Engineering Intern at Morgan Stanley.
As a peer mentor, Stuti aspires to share her experiences and help students navigate
academics, campus opportunities, and college life.
Graduate Assistant: Laura Sofia Ortiz Gallo
Laura Sofia Ortiz Gallo is an international Ph.D. student from Colombia pursuing Electrical Engineering at
the University of South Florida, with a background in Mechatronics Engineering. Her
experience spans robotics, automation, control systems, research, project management,
and engineering education. She has worked as an intern at SLB, served as a Project
Director for a GPS technology company, participated in university research, and co-authored
a research article in robotics.
Her academic and professional experiences have strengthened her interest in applying
engineering across different environments and supporting students as they explore
research, technical projects, new engineering tools, and academic and professional
opportunities. Laura also brings an entrepreneurial perspective through her involvement
with Bingen Bier, a beer brand in Colombia, and enjoys encouraging undergraduate students
to broaden their experiences, develop practical skills, and take advantage of opportunities
beyond the classroom.