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Alex Plazas is a University Innovation Fellow and student at the University of Alabama Birmingham studying Biomedical Engineering. He is originally[[File:AlexPlazas.png|thumb|AlexPlazas.png]] from Columbus, Georgia, and graduated from Columbus High School in 2016. After completing his undergraduate degree, he plans on attending a masters program in Biomedical Engineering and working in medical research and development.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
Alex is involved in many innovative and exciting projects happening on campus. He is part of a team developing a low-cost solution to simulate capillary refill action for use in medical simulations. He also interns as a graphic designer for a local IT infrastructure startup, creating website mockups and content. As a member of USGA, Alex also helps in planning student outreach events and discussion panels to inform students of what’s happening on their campus.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
Previously, Alex has been a debate coach for a local high school team consisting of students from across the city of Birmingham. He also was a captain of the UAB Mock Trial team, winning an All-Region Attorney award, and helping his team earn a bid to the AMTA National Championship.
Alex’s free time consists of hanging out at the UAB Makerspace, playing or watching sports, gaming, and playing the Ukulele. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
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Alex is involved in many innovative and exciting projects happening on campus. He is part of a team developing a low-cost solution to simulate capillary refill action for use in medical simulations. He also interns as a graphic designer for a local IT infrastructure startup, creating website mockups and content. As a member of USGA, Alex also helps in planning student outreach events and discussion panels to inform students of what’s happening on their campus.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
Previously, Alex has been a debate coach for a local high school team consisting of students from across the city of Birmingham. He also was a captain of the UAB Mock Trial team, winning an All-Region Attorney award, and helping his team earn a bid to the AMTA National Championship.
Alex’s free time consists of hanging out at the UAB Makerspace, playing or watching sports, gaming, and playing the Ukulele. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
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