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Alma L. Arias

Career Objectives

Entry level position that requires and enhances knowledge of computer operations, and that will benefit from my bicultural background.

Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; grade point average 4.15/5.0

Major: Computer Science in the Department of Engineering

Minor: International Studies, which requires knowledge of a foreign language and culture of a country (emphasis on Mexico).

Training

Experienced in the use of the following computer(s) or languages:

Experience (at UIUC)

6/94 - 8/94 National Center for Supercomputing Applications

As a summer intern for the Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP), established by the Committee on Institutional Coorperation (CIC), I worked with Prof. George Francis on his real-time interactive CAVE applications project. I gained valuable experience in the use of NCSA Mosaic Information service, where I also attained hands on experience in the use of the HyperText Markup Language language (HTML).

9/92 - 1/94 ERIC Clearinghouse

As an Information Services Coordiator Assistant, I was responsible for data entry, answering mail requests, and providing overall information services.

9/91 - 5/92 Geological Survey

As a Research Lab Assistant, I attained valuable experience regarding research and accurate data processing.

Memberships

Society of Hispanic Engineers (SHPE)
active member, currently focusing on a program entitled "High School Outreach Program", designed to motivate inner-city high school students to continue their education by entering a higher learning institution
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
active member, currently involved in:
PHI ETA SIGMA
honor society; tutor local high school students in their academic studies
FIVE-FIVE'S
honor society; currently head of the committee for local volunteer work

Personal Information

Address:

Home
4339 South Talman
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 927-6328
Campus
106 South Gregory, Apt #20
Urbana,IL 61801
(217) 384-0624
e-mail
almaa@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu

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