Ingrid M. Padilla Espinosa
Ingrid M. Padilla Espinosa obtained a Ph.D. in Nanoengineering from North Carolina A&T State University, and is currently working as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of California, Merced. Her interest in engineering derived from her love for mathematics, curiosity about the world and its surroundings, and from the knowledge that with ingenuity, devices that benefit hundreds of people could be developed.
Her career path started early in her life, thanks to her parents and sisters who guided her towards critical thinking, math, and reading. Her family's influence is why she believes that early education in math and science is essential and should be available for everyone, regardless of their background or differences in learning abilities. She is confident that family activities not only introduce children into learning from an early age but also helps to create deep connections between all family members.