Ann Truong
About Ann Truong
Ann Truong is an R&D Undergrad Intern at Sandia National Laboratories and a student at UC San Diego studying Electrical Engineering.
Current Title and Role
Ann Truong is currently an R&D Undergrad Intern at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. She has been in this role since 2023. In this position, Ann participates in research and development activities, contributing to various projects within the lab.
Previous Experience at UC San Diego
Prior to her current role, Ann Truong worked as an ITS Service Desk Technician at UC San Diego. She fulfilled this role from 2022 to 2023 for a duration of 7 months. In this capacity, Ann provided technical support and assistance, managing and resolving IT-related issues within the university.
Academic Background in Electrical Engineering
Ann Truong is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at UC San Diego, where she began her studies in 2020 and is expected to complete them in 2024. Her coursework and research are focused on electrical systems, preparing her for advanced roles in engineering and technology sectors.
Involvement with SEDS UCSD
Ann Truong has a significant history with SEDS UCSD (Students for the Exploration and Development of Space). She currently holds the roles of Colossus Project Manager and leads the electronics team. Additionally, she has served as the Colossus Electronics Lead from 2022 to 2023 and the Colossus Electrical Engineer from 2021 to 2022. She also co-manages the static fire system project named Colossus.
Research and Other Roles
In addition to her work at Sandia National Laboratories, Ann works as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Pulsed Plasma Physics (P3) Group in San Diego, California. Here, she assists with various research projects. Ann has also contributed to numerous roles, including Summer Engineering Institute Lead Peer Facilitator at the IDEA Engineering Student Center in 2022 and EDGE Committee Member from 2020 to 2022.
Early Education and Robotics Involvement
Before attending UC San Diego, Ann Truong completed her high school education at Evergreen Valley High School from 2016 to 2020. During this period, she was actively involved with FIRST Robotics, serving as Mechanical Lead and Member of FTC Team 9657 Athena Robotics from 2018 to 2020.