Fernanda Torres

Ph.D. Physics Candidate at University of Houston

“Failure is not an option”

Hi! I’m a graduate candidate in Houston, Texas.

I am a physics Ph.D. student at University of Houston specializing in particle physics with a keen interest in using machine learning to complement scientific endeavours.

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Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physics from University of Colima, Colima, Mexico (2018-2022).

Work Experience

Teaching Assistant at University of Houston (2022-2023).

ALICE Collaboration (2023-present).

Achievements

First author of the letter “New Insights on the Quantum-Classical Division in Light of Collapse Models” published on Foundations on Physics.

“Foundations on Quantum Mechanics”

A poster presentation explaining my undergraduate thesis to high school students to motivate them to pursue a career in STEM.

Presented at Women in Science Workshop at UdeC

“Women in STEM”

Women in Physics at UH participating with a poster for research day to talk about the importance of Women in STEM along the years, and how our organization works.

Women in Physics Society (WiPS)