ABOUT ME
About Me
My name is Liam Meagher. I'm an engineer with an Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science & Engineering from UCLA currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering at USC. I have a background in Combat Robotics and Additive Manufacturing and am always learning new skills through passion projects. I grew up in Scouts BSA and attribute much of my leadership and character development to the organization.
My story
Here's my unabridged story:
I grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and went to a small K-12 charter school focused
on Classical Education. I learned Latin and Greek, and I found a deep love of
literature and mythology that continues to this day. I spent my free time with
my friends in Cub Scouts and later Scouts BSA, where I developed a passion for
teaching and the outdoors. I achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in Scouts BSA
on May 16th, 2019.
I spent my summers from 2017 to 2023 volunteering
at Camp Emerald Bay, a Scout camp on Catalina Island, as a counselor and
instructor. This experience taught me self-discipline and leadership skills,
and I returned to the camp as the director of my previous program once I turned 18.
In the fall of 2021, I moved to Los Angeles to attend UCLA as a Computer Science
& Engineering major. During my time at UCLA, I was involved in various extracurriculars,
including the Flagship Combat Robotics team, where I served as the Chassis Lead Engineer.
I taught a team of young engineers how to design and build combat robots from the ground up.
Through the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), I worked as the
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Director to reduce barriers to entry in engineering.
In June 2025, I graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science & Engineering.
However, in my final years at UCLA, I discovered two new passions: Mechanical Engineering
and Teaching. Seeing projects come to life through hands-on work captured my attention, and
instructing others became deeply fulfilling.
I took a gap year to apply to graduate school while working as an Engineering
Instructor at Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA), a non-profit that provides STEM education to
underserved youth in Downtown LA. I taught middle and high school students various engineering
concepts and mentored them on their projects. Students learned about everyday science,
the scientific method, and the history and engineering of rockets.
In January 2026, I received an offer of admission to the Master's program in Mechanical Engineering
at USC, which I accepted. I am excited to continue my education and explore new opportunities in the
field that combines my engineering interest with the passion of working with my hands.