Biosketch Lara Altaweel is a senior at the University of Houston, where she is pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering with a minor in Mathematics. During her undergraduate years, she has worked on numerous embedded systems projects, including developing an autonomous robot. Her dedication to her field extends beyond the classroom, as she contributes to the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) community. Outside of academics, Lara enjoys rock climbing and spending time with her family.