Hello! My name is Paulina Tapia and I am a third year Electrical Engineering student at the University of California, Davis. I chose electrical engineering because I love understanding how things work, especially the technology we use in our everyday lives. I’m a dedicated problem solver and would like to use my education to find ways to make systems more efficient and sustainable.
My long-term goal is to work in the semiconductor industry and contribute to environmental innovation. I’m especially drawn to projects that intersect with sustainability, like solar panel technology and modernizing power grid systems through utility companies.
Some of the tools I’ve worked with include Quartus, ModelSim, and Altium Designer (I’m certified!). Also, I’ve built projects like a digital dice game on an Intel FPGA, an Arduino robot that could play Piano Tiles, and a two person Yahtzee game programmed with MATLAB with remote player functionality. Besides working in group projects, I’ve also had experience tutoring young kids in STEM that helped me develop strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Though I haven’t done a ton of repair work yet, I think being able to fix things is not only super useful but also empowering. So far, I have replaced the air filters in my car and fixed my bike’s rear basket rack, but I’d like to learn more about anything to do with electronics.
Outside of school, I love music, exploring new coffee shops, and tinkering with DIY electronics. I’m also fluent in English and Spanish.