President & Founder

A junior student who studied Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

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Alexandra Alaniz founded the organization with the vision of providing hands-on experience for engineering students like herself. 

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During The Rocket Launchers first year, she worked as an intern for NASA at Marshall Space Flight Center.

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Vice-President, Founder, & Team Leader

A junior student who studied Mechanical Engineering at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

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Justin had a desire of learning the skills that would give him and many other students an opportunity in the aerospace industry. 

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He took whole responsibility as Team Leader and made sure to prepare everyone for the first competition at IREC 2016.

Simulations Lead & Co-Founder

A sophomore student who studied Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. 

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Enrique Molina took the responsibility of altitude approach and flight stabilization for the rocket at IREC 2016.

Active Member & Co-Founder

A sophomore student who studied Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

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Abraham was a key member for the team's success at IREC 2016.

Treasurer & Co-Founder

A junior student who studied Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

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Marco worked on Spacebound, competing rocket, for IREC 2016.

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Public Relations & Co-Founder

A freshman student who studied Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Marcos was the only freshman & international student of the team. He worked as a volunteer and helped out at fundraisers throughout the year.

Safety Officer

A senior student who studied Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

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Allen used his previous experience as an intern for SpaceX to help the team by advising and working on Spacebound, competing rocket, for IREC 2016.

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Active Member

A master's student who studied Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

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Carlos' experience and expertise led him to advise the team during the completion of Spacebound, competing rocket, for IREC 2016.

Active Member

A senior student who studied Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

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Eliel worked on Spacebound, competing rocket, for IREC 2016.

Active Member

A sophomore student who studied Civil Engineering at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

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Jerry worked on Spacebound, competing rocket, for IREC 2016.

Active Member

A sophomore student who studied Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

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Andres worked on Spacebound, competing rocket, for IREC 2016.

Active Member

A junior student who studied Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

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Felipe worked on Spacebound, competing rocket, for IREC 2016.