Ava Argento
Research
I am interested in developing pediatric prosthetics for children with amputations. Ideally these prosthetics would be able to move and function like the original limb by using the electrical signals from the severed nerve endings.
Skills
- Leadership
- Art
- Innovation
- Creativity
- Collaboration
- Spatial awareness
I am interested in art. I spend my free time drawing, crafting and making jewelry, specifically earrings. Aside from art, I also enjoy being active. I like to swim, hike, play volleyball, and ultimate frisbee. I also love to learn new hobbies such as guitar, which I have been practicing for a couple months now.
Affiliated Groups
Education
- University: University of Massachusetts Lowell
Major: Mechanical engineering
Class of: 2027 - High School: St. Joseph’s Catholic High School, Manchester Essex Regional High School City, State: Trumbull CT, Manchester-by-the-Sea MA
Years Attended: 2.5 (St. Joseph’s Catholic High School), 1.5 (Manchester Essex Regional High School)
Honors & Awards
- Principles/president’s honor roll
- Award of academic excellence in Diverse American Stories
Work, Research, Academic & Community Experience
- Camp counselor at Greater Beverly YMCA Summer Literacy Program
- The creation of a device that holds protein chromatography columns onto a rack so that gravity can pull the solutions through the columns.
- The creation of a device to contain microscopic worms on petri dishes for genetic research
- Middle School Volleyball Coach
- Fundraiser for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society
Contact
Email: ava_argento@student.uml.edu