Her Story
About Golnaz
Golnaz Moghadam is an aspiring chemical engineering professional currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Through her undergraduate studies, she is building an academic foundation in chemical engineering while preparing for future opportunities within the field. Her education reflects her commitment to developing the technical knowledge and problem-solving abilities required for a career in engineering.
As a student at UCLA, Golnaz is focused on expanding her knowledge and gaining the skills necessary to translate her academic studies into future professional experience. Her pursuit of chemical engineering provides a foundation for developing analytical thinking, technical proficiency, and an understanding of engineering principles. As she progresses through her degree, she continues to build upon this foundation and explore potential career paths within the discipline.
Golnaz began her undergraduate studies at UCLA in 2023 and remains focused on her continued academic and professional development. With her education currently underway, she is positioned to pursue opportunities that will allow her to apply her chemical engineering knowledge, gain practical experience, and further develop as an emerging professional.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Golnaz
01What do you attribute your success to?
Family and self motivated. My parents are both Persian... they never sold themselves short... I have this opportunity by chance... I'm not gonna waste my opportunity. I do it not only if I'm not gonna do it for myself, if I'm having a bad day, I'm gonna do it for them.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Dont think you are not qualified. Don't ever think that you are underqualified for a job. Most of the time. People apply, and they don't meet the job description, and they get the job anyway. Sell yourself, do not sell yourself short.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Dont sell yourself short. It's okay to not be sure what you are doing. No one knows what they're doing. Especially as a freshman... It's okay to not have it all figured out. Get yourself out there. Find your passion. Your passion does not need to be known yet. It's your responsibility to find it, and it's in you. Always remember, your passion is in you. And, just about the imposter syndrome... look up at the sky, not your feet.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Anticipating what's gonna happen after graduation. Uncertainty of that. It can be a little challenging for me right now, but again, just keeping my head up. It's gonna get me through it. And I know, at the end of the day, it's gonna work out.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Work ethic appreciate acheivments. Appreciating My achievements... Work ethic, for sure. Being humble. For sure, is the biggest thing I have in life and in general... always being humble and always counting my blessings is, like, the biggest thing for me.
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