Melissa Pai

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Major:
Computer Engineering

Year:
Junior

Hometown:
Taipei, Taiwan

Other extracurricular activities:

  • iRobotics (VEX U, Robobrawl)
  • Pulse Committee
  • K-Project
  • ImagiNation Dance Crew
  • AAA

Research/Internship/Co-op experience:

  • Procter & Gamble
    Robotics & Automation Intern
    (June 2020 - August 2020)
  • Chamberlain Group
    Firmware Engineering Intern
    (May 2019 - August 2019)

Why Illinois?

UIUC seems to be a school with endless opportunities waiting for me to explore. And I wasn't wrong.

What has been your best experience at Illinois?

Able to explore different opportunities within technical and non-technical field.

Favorite part about being an engineering student?

There are endless possibilities for us in Engineering, even outside of the typical STEM field. The material we learn might not be applicable to our everyday life, but the experiences we acquire and the ability to learn and think critically will be beneficial to us throughout our life.

Why did you join EA?

I’ve always wanted to get involved in outreach activities in hopes of influencing younger students just like those who encouraged me to pursue Engineering

What advice would you give to someone interested in pursuing a STEM degree?

Do it. Go explore. Make sure to catch up with friends when you can. I also like coffee.

What do you plan on doing post-graduation?

Currently, I would like to enter a field related Human Centric Engineering or Automation.