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Ursula is currently studying a Bioengineering major at the University of Engineering and Technology (UTEC) in Lima, PerúPeru. She considere considers herself as the most curious person, and always looking for learning to learn new things specially for the , especially in topics that she's appationate passionate about: science, the climate crisis, common social or cultural discussions (that can be a little philosophy), and new technologies; but also(such as AI). Additionally, she loves some engaging in creative or and physical activities such as sports, dancing, painting, playing musical instruments , or literally whateverreally anything!. Her style life lifestyle is not static, ; she is always want wants to try new things and being involve be involved in projects in at her university and in her community. The phrase that impulse drives her to try to be better strive for improvement in any every aspect in of her life is:

'' "Let's not expect things to change if you always do the same." '' - Albert Einstein She loves to share what little she knows, so she has engaged with various volunteers in her life. Starting at a public hospital in Lima, Peru, called ''Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño-(INSN)/National Institude of Childrens Health'', she led discussions with teenagers about sexual education and family planning (2018). Nowadays, she attends to an NGO [https://orca.org.pe/ ORCA Peru] since 2021, where she assists in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of various marine mammal species along the coast of Lima, especially sea lions and penguins. (They are incredibly intelligent and adorable! Feel free to ask her about any experiences with these crazy and curious animals!) Furthermore, she's searching for new technologies to improve people's quality life and environmental friendly, particulate pationate about: renewable energies, protein engineering, IA, and bioremedation. She believes that the educational aspect is important but not the only thing that can help one improve as a person and within the community. Therefore, since her freshman year (2021), she has been actively participating in student organizations at her university. She started organizing events aimed at supporting women in STEM fields and highlighting the importance of closing gender gaps. Recently, she has also become involved in a research project focused on developing a robot for ocean exploration (2023). Last but not least, discussing her extracurricular activities is essential to understanding her better because she describes herself as an energetic person who believes that routines provide sustainable systems for life but should be innovated once they become tiresome. She loves nature, health, and social documentaries, and watching videos about significant events in the world, such as 9/11, Chernobyl, or WWII. Sports are an essential part of her life, as they help her improve various skills. She enjoys trying different sports, from swimming to trail running, and believes that sports instill discipline and resilience in her life.