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Peer Mentor: Stuti Goyal
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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
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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.