Honor Society® member
Victoria Bures
- Aerospace Engineering
- Class of 2028
- USA
Member since September 2026
About
I am a first-year M.S. Aerospace Engineering student at the University of Southern California and a recent graduate of California State University, Northridge, where I earned my B.S. in Mechanical Engineering summa cum laude. My interests include aerospace structures, composite materials, advanced manufacturing, and experimental aerodynamics.
At CSUN, I worked on bioinspired adhesive research and morphing aerospace systems, served as the design and manufacturing lead for a shape-morphing UAV project, co-authored two published papers, and presented my research at the Adhesion Society Annual Meeting. I also held leadership positions in SWE, AIAA, and ASME. I am currently continuing my research experience at USC while developing my skills in aerospace structures and composites.
Education
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University of Southern California
aerospace engineering
2026 – Present
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California State University Northridge
mechanical engineering
2022 – 2026
Honors and awards
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dean's list
Awarded to full-time students who earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher during the semester.
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GE Honors Rising Scholars Award
A selective award recognizing incoming freshmen who demonstrate strong academic preparation, a commitment to academic excellence, and financial need.
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College of Engineering and Computer Science Freshman Scholarship
Awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to advancing research, developing innovative engineering solutions, and contributing to the CSUN community.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
My intended career path is to work in research and development, focusing on composite materials and the design of innovative aerospace technologies. In the future, I hope to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and contribute to the development of advanced solutions within the aerospace industry.
- Graduate school interests
Aerospace engineering, with an emphasis on composite materials and the design, analysis, and manufacturing of aerospace structures.
- Outside the classroom
Watching movies with my friends and going on hikes.
Experience
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research assistant
California State University, Northridge
Mar 2025 – Jul 2026
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research assistant
California State University, Northridge
Mar 2024 – Aug 2026
Volunteering
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Ride On is a hippotherapy center where children with disabilities ride horses as a form of physical therapy. I volunteered alongside therapists and riders, handled horses, prepared them for therapy sessions, and supervised new volunteers by teaching them how to handle horses safely and confidently.
Ride On
Feb 2018 – Jun 2025
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
Additional information
Organizations
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american society of mechanical engineers (asme)
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society of women engineers (swe)
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american institution of aeronautics and astronautics (aiaa)
