Dallas Formula Racing
Abby Ayala is a Mechanical Engineering student at The University of Texas at Dallas, expected to graduate in 2026. With experience in data analysis and machine learning, Abby currently works as a Data Analysis/ML Research Mentee at Dallas Formula Racing, focusing on developing algorithms to enhance aerodynamic performance in competitive design. In addition to technical roles, Abby serves as Treasurer for the Mexican Student Association, promoting a supportive community for Mexican students and allies. Abby is also actively involved with the Accessible Prosthetics Initiative and the UTD Undergraduate Success Scholars. Furthermore, Abby has gained practical experience as an HR Office Clerk at Tower Extrusions and was recognized as a Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar. Abby participated in the ALRISE Summer Virtual Technology and Cybersecurity Externship, aimed at improving Latinx representation in STEM.
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Dallas Formula Racing
Dallas Formula Racing is a student-led organization at the University of Texas at Dallas. Students with a passion for automotive engineering have been actively participating since the team was founded in 2014. The variety of our projects offers many opportunities for all students across campus. As a result, we have grown our team to become one of the largest multidisciplinary student organizations which encourage student collaboration between the schools of Arts and Technology, Management, and Engineering and Computer Science. We compete in the international Formula SAE competition hosted each year by the Society of Automotive Engineers. This competition challenges students to design, manufacture, and test the performance of a formula-style vehicle. By participating, undergraduate and graduate students get prepared for their future careers by gaining skills beyond engineering such as budgeting, communication, project management, resource management, fundraising, leadership, and teamwork skills.