Fellow:Andie Olvera


Name Andie Olvera School (Cohort) South Plains College (2024 cohort) Majoring in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering Country United States Email Special:EmailUser/Andiekin.394

Bio

Andie Olvera is a dedicated engineering student currently at South Plains College with a keen interest in robotics. As a team lead in Texas Tech University’s robotics organization, Andie is deeply involved in building innovative robots from scratch, including a significant project focused on developing a food delivery robot for campus use. Their passion for engineering drives them to work hard and look forward to the future of technology. In addition to their academic and extracurricular commitments, Andie also works full-time as a hairstylist, balancing their career and studies with remarkable dedication.

Achievements

- NASA NCAS Program Participant: Selected for the NASA National Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) program, gaining valuable experience in aerospace technology and research.

- Team Lead, Robotics Organization, Texas Tech University: Spearheaded the development of a campus-wide food delivery robot, overseeing all stages from design to testing.

- Engineering Innovator: Successfully contributed to three major robotics projects, building advanced robots from scratch.

- Work-Life Balance: Managed to excel in both a full-time hairstyling career and rigorous engineering studies, demonstrating strong time management and dedication.