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Dianne Barahona Bonilla

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Undergraduate Research Assistant at Virginia Tech Engineering Education
📍 United States

Dianne Barahona Bonilla is an A. James Clark Scholar at Virginia Tech, pursuing a degree in Robotics and Mechatronics. She is actively engaged in undergraduate research within the universitys Engineering Education department, focusing on faculty experiences with AI in teaching. Her practical experience includes restoring a gyrocopter and consulting on prototyping technologies like 3D printing.

She demonstrates a strong passion for applying engineering skills to solve real-world problems, particularly in assistive technology. Her commitment to diversity and inclusion in her field is highlighted by her receipt of the Outstanding Student Award from the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity for her involvement and academic excellence.

As part of an all-freshman team, she won 3rd place in a national competition for designing "KnitGrip," an assistive knitting device.

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Experience
1 Years
Current Role
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Job Level
Junior
Location
United States
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Assistive Technology
Co-developed "KnitGrip," a 3D-printed finger splint and glove for knitters with arthritis, winning 3rd place in the 2025 RESNA Student Design Challenge.
Robotics & Mechatronics
Currently studying this as her major at Virginia Tech and applies these skills as a mechanic restoring aircraft and in prototyping design.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Virginia Tech Engineering Education
6-2025 - 8-2025
Undergraduate Research Fellow
Virginia Tech Engineering Education
5-2025 - 6-2026
JUVO Advisor
Archimedes at Virginia Tech
2-2025
Mechanic
Aileron at Virginia Tech
1-2025
Prototyping Studio Student Consultant
University Libraries at Virginia Tech
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Team – ACE(D) Lab (includes Dianne Barahona Bonilla, Undergraduate Research Assistant). Featured in ACE(D) Lab, Virginia Tech Engineering Education
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Education
Bachelor of Science - BS
Virginia Tech
8-2020 - 6-2024
Advanced High School Diploma
Briar Woods High School
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