Clara A. Ramirez received her B.S.E in Mechanical Engineering and B.A. in German Studies from the University of Connecticut in 2020. She expanded her expertise with a certificate in Advanced Systems Engineering from the Pratt and Whitney Institute of Advanced Systems Engineering in 2023. As a doctoral candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Connecticut, Clara's journey has been marked by continuous growth and exploration. Her background includes assessing the integrity and performance of diverse structures, utilization of advanced computational methods for fluid flow analysis, optimizing material usage in assembly lines, and leading digitalization efforts. Clara's research centers on model-based systems engineering (MBSE), crafting intricate models for safety-critical systems and practical methodologies for verification, validation, and testing.