Hector knows that there is still a lot to improve, but he is, so far, going in the right way. He wants to keep learning in order to generate more opportunities for students. As a future fellow, he would like to foster early research opportunities and workshops that aim to develop problem-finding and design thinking skills among early-year students. In the coming future, he would like to take part in projects related to research, development, and innovation in new materials, advanced manufacturing, and mechanical design. He aims wants to be continue being a complete mechanical engineerchange agent in his college community, even after graduation, with both hard and soft skills well developedalso influence in his workplace.
==Contact Hector about...==
* Generating new spaces for I&E
* Maker Space creation projects
* Early development of soft skills in engineering students
* Design Thinking workshops
* Generating opportunities for students to get involved in their communities
* Fostering research and development among first-year students
* Getting to know about Peru: culture, people, food, and places
* Materials, Manufacturing, and Design
* Just to say Hi :D
==A bit more about him (fun facts)==
* He is studying German as he would love to visit and work there in the future.
* He wants to study Quechua, Peruvian ancient native language, as he feels it is a way to connect more with the roots and people of his country.
* He is a big fan of The Lord of the Rings and all Middle Earth-related history.
* He is a cold-weather type person. He loves autumns and winters.
* He loves coffee, some would say too much. He wants to learn more about the science and art behind it.
* He loves to travel, either short or long distances, he loves the challenge of being exposed to a different place, culture, and people.
* His favorite music genre can be described by the songs of one of his favorite bands, [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0D8xIv7lt4m33tauA1HP0z We the Lion]
==Achievements==
*'''Best peer mentor:Peer Mentor (2022)''' : He was among the group of best peer mentors in the 2022-1 term. [https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hectorgarciago_mentoring-peertopeer-utec-activity-6954790996018642944-mikn?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web <nowiki>[1]</nowiki>]*'''ASTM student section scholarship Student Section Scholarship Award winner(2022):'''Due to his active involvement in the organization and academic record Hector was given this award [https://www.linkedin.com/posts/astm-international_astmproud-activity-6907387857418502144-a59F?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web <nowiki>[2]</nowiki>]*'''Winner team in "The Battle of Galvanization" by Nexa(2021):'''Award is given to innovative proposals for the galvanizing market in South America. [https://utec.edu.pe/blog-de-carreras/ingenieria-mecanica/batalla-de-la-galvanizacion-del-mining-lab-university-de-nexa-resources-primer-lugar-estudiantes-ingenieria-mecanica-utec <nowiki>[3]</nowiki>][https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hectorgarciago_mininglabchallenge-inovaaexao-mineraaexaodofuturo-activity-6845186596971548672-Ppco?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web <nowiki>[4]</nowiki>]*'''Current 2nd place in the ME major:'''Due to his academic record, Hector is current 2nd place in his major.*'''ASME SLTC UTEC representative(2021):'''Hector was selected from over 200 applicants around the world to represent UTEC in the ASME SLTC, the most comprehensive and rigorous student leadership training program ASME has to offer. [https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hectorgarciago_utec-asme-sltc-activity-6861143881006764032-1S4V?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web <nowiki>[5]</nowiki>]*'''Chair at ASME UTEC (2022):''' After starting a team of a group of students to restart the organization, he was chosen as Chair. [https://www.instagram.com/asme.utec/?hl=es <nowiki>[6]</nowiki>]* '''Founding Team Member of ASTM UTEC (2021):'''He was part of the founding team of the second ASTM Student Chapter in the world. He served as a Steel Committee President and is currently secretary. [https://www.instagram.com/astm.utec/?hl=es <nowiki>[7]</nowiki>]*'''UIA Imagine Global Scholarship Winner(2021):'''He was given the chance of studying for a semester at the Adolfo Ibañez University in Chile. [https://www.linkedin.com/posts/utec-universidad-de-ingenieria-y-tecnologia_orgulloutec-chile-activity-6838884880697323520-OiJC?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web <nowiki>[8]</nowiki>]
==Contact Information==