Meet a Marquette Engineer

Learn about the engineering student experience at Marquette straight from the source! Marquette's engineering student ambassadors are available to speak with prospective students virtually and during on-campus visits and events.

 Prospective students are encouraged to ask about course work, student organizations, co-op, internship, and research opportunities, life in Milwaukee, and more.

To connect with a student, email engineering@marquette.edu or plan your visit today. Depending on your interests and our engineering student ambassador availability, questions can be addressed via email or on a scheduled call. Feel free to reference the ambassador(s) that you'd like to speak with in your inquiry.

Meet our engineering student ambassadors:

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Julia A.

Major: Biomedical Engineering - Biomechanics

Hometown: Park Ridge, IL

Favorite Courses: Materials Science, Solidworks, Gothic Fiction, Philosophy

Organizations and Activities: Marquette Radio, Biomedical Engineering Society, Art Club, Honors Program

Internships/Co-ops/Research: GE Healthcare, Manufacturing Engineering Intern (OMLP). I plan to continue with GE Healthcare next summer, as an EEDP Hardware Intern.

Why I Chose Marquette: I chose Marquette for it's Biomechanics program, small class sizes, opportunities during and after college, scholarships, and location!

About Me: My overall mission is to enjoy life and to help others enjoy theirs too! Marquette Engineering has been instrumental in helping me pursue this. I have learned so much, strengthening a wide array of skills: technical, social, personal, and professional. Some of my hobbies include music, crafts, thrifting and exploring. I love to express myself and feel like my individuality has been treasured in my time here.

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Maya A.

Major: Environmental Engineering, Pre-Law

Concentration: Innovation Leadership (E-Lead)

Hometown: New Berlin, WI

Favorite Courses: Statics, Water is Life, Environmental Microbiology, any of my E-Lead courses!

Organizations and Activities: Society of Women Engineers (Social Director since Fall 2023), Tau Beta Pi, Chi Epsilon, Pre-Law Society

Internships/Co-ops/Research: Research experience the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and industry experience with Ruekert & Mielke, Inc.

Why Did You Choose Marquette: I grew up around Milwaukee and felt at home in the city. The engineering program is really strong and I loved that the Dean of Engineering was a woman!

About Me: My family is originally from Lebanon, which has consistently been dealing with several geopolitical issues throughout my lifetime. My experiences when I visited my homeland really opened my eyes to the connection between the government and the environment, as Lebanon’s natural beauty and the region's quality of life suffered due to governmental issues. This is why I decided to pursue both a degree in environmental engineering and law. My experiences both in and out of the classroom have really shown me the value of engineering in people’s everyday lives. I also love to travel, have a passion for photography, and recently have gotten into playing pickleball! I am so proud to be a part of the Marquette Engineering family and would love to talk and answer any questions you may have!

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Madelyn F.

Major: Biomedical Engineering (Bioelectronics)

Minors: Electrical Engineering and Business Administration

Concentration: E-Lead (Innovation Leadership)

Hometown: South Bend, IN

Favorite Courses: Electric Circuits | Clinical and Regulatory Issues in Medical Devices | Statistics for Biomedical Engineers

Organizations and Activities: Society of Women Engineers | Club Tennis | Midnight Run | Biomedical Engineering Society | Alpha Eta Mu Beta | Undergraduate Research Assistant with the Go Baby Go Project | Honors Peer Mentor Program | Biomedical Engineering Teaching Assistant | Marquette Honors Program 

Internships/Co-Ops: The summer after my sophomore year, I interned with ABB as a Sales Engineering Intern. The summer after my junior year, I interned with GE Healthcare as a Hardware Engineering Intern with their EEDP Program. I have been completing Undergraduate Research with the Go Baby Go Project since my sophomore year.

Why Did I Choose Marquette: One of the main reasons I chose Marquette is due to the community and family feel that is cultivated on campus. When I toured the campus, I felt at home. Another reason is due to the engineering culture. Many engineering schools are extremely competitive with large class sizes. I like that Marquette offers a smaller classroom setting that allows students to connect with their professors and peers. The community is also collaborative rather than competitive. Finally, I wanted to be in the Midwest and was excited to explore the city of Milwaukee.

About Me: . am a current senior studying Biomedical Engineering on the electrical path. Marquette cultivates such a collaborative and welcoming community, which has allowed me to succeed and join many organizations. I am excited to meet you all and hope to answer any and all of your questions!

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Sophia J.

Major: Environmental Engineering 

Minor: Economics

Hometown: Eagan, Minnesota 

Favorite Courses: Civil Materials, Environmental Engineering, and Environmental History 

Organizations and Activities: Society of Women Engineers, Engineers Without Borders, Adventure Club 

Internship: City of Richfield General Engineering Internship (located in Minnesota)

Why I chose Marquette: I love being in a city, and how resourceful and green Marquette is! 

About me: I love nature and being outside! I spend my free time going on hikes, mocking, or bathing in the sun! I also love to read, sew, and thrift! I deeply care for the environment we live in, which is why I'm studying environmental engineering here at Marquette. I work a few jobs on campus and, I am the Vice President of Society of Women Engineers. I love keeping myself busy and splitting up my day with fun. I'm looking forward to working to help preserve the environment through green infrastructure after college, bringing my Marquette knowledge and values along with me! 

 

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Elise R.

Major: Biocomputer Engineering

Concentration: Innovation Leadership (E-Lead)

Hometown: Wausau, WI

Favorite Courses: Operating Systems, Data Structures, E-LEAD I, Introduction to the Tin Whistle

Organizations and Activities: Marquette Club Powerlifting Team, Music Ministry Leadership Team, Blue & Gold Brewing Co. Coffee Team, Biomedical Engineering Society, E-Lead Student Ambassador, Marquette Mentors

Internships and/or co-ops: Product Development Intern @ Tempus AI, Inc. (Summer 2023 - Present), Software Development Intern (Edison Engineering Development Program) @ GE Healthcare (Summer 2022), PURE Research Assistant @ Medical College of Wisconsin (Fall 2022 - Spring 2023)

Why did you choose Marquette: I wanted to attend a school that would strengthen my character, faith, and ability to impact in addition to receiving an education! Marquette checked all those boxes, and I have seen that development clearly through my experiences in the E-Lead program, through service in my student organizations, and through mentorship from the Marquette alumni community. 

About me: My motto at Marquette is "try everything," and it excites me to lead in diverse spheres, whether spearheading technical engineering projects, creative problem-solving at a coffee startup, or coaching teammates at powerlifting competitions. I have been blessed with the opportunity to work in multiple facets of the engineering industry, including research at the Medical College of Wisconsin and internships in both corporate and start-up medical device companies. I am passionate about using technology to support the natural function of the most intricately engineered machine - the human body! 

 

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Evan M.

Major: Mechanical Engineering; Marketing with a concentration in Professional Selling

Hometown: Lexington, South Carolina

Favorite Courses: Foundations in Philosophy, Calculus 1 

Organizations and Activities: Run Club, Investment Club

Why Did you Choose Marquette: I chose Marquette after I toured. I wanted to go to school in the north, and as soon as I stepped on campus and it started snowing, I knew this was the place for me. I loved how close and connected Marquette was to downtown Milwaukee while still being its own campus. Not to mention the basketball team!

About Me: In school I am a third-generation mechanical engineer. I love the challenge that engineering and engineering classes present, as well as the satisfaction when you finally figure a problem out. Outside of school I have now lived in 5 different states across 3 time zones. I love to go for runs on the oak leaf trail, cook in my apartment, nap with my dog, and explore greater Milwaukee. 

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Anthony E.

Major: Computer Engineering

Minor: Electrical Engineering

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Favorite Courses: Circuits 2, Computer Hardware, Embedded Systems, and Operating Systems

Organizations/Activities: IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu (President), Tau Beta Pi (Vice President), Resident Assistant, intramural sports

Internships: Electrical Engineer Intern at Connelly Electric - Addison, IL (2023), Electrical Engineer Intern at Milwaukee Tool - Chicago, IL (2024)

Why I Chose Marquette: I really liked the appeal of smaller class sizes and the ability to change my major within engineering as a freshman without being behind. I came in as undecided in engineering and ended up switching my major.

About Me: In my free time, I love to play golf. When I can't do that, you can find me working out, playing guitar, playing video games, or reading. I am also a pretty big Chicago Blackhawks and Cubs fan!

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Kenna S.

Major: Construction Engineering

Minor: Civil Engineering

Concentration: E-Lead

Hometown: Chenoa, IL 

Favorite Courses: Mechanics of Materials

Organizations and Activities: Society of Women Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers, Intermural Volleyball

Internships/Co-ops/Research:

Freshman year: Project Management Internship - P.J. Hoerr

Sophomore year: Pre-Construction Internship - J.P. Cullen

Junior Year: Site Engineer Co-op - J.P. Cullen

Why Did you Choose Marquette: I chose Marquette because of the people, co-op program, E-Lead program, as well as the community feel of the small class sizes.

I love that it felt like my second home when I first stepped on campus. I knew that Marquette was going to open so many opportunities for me in my personal and professional life.

About Me: Growing up, I was never one to be found playing with dolls; it was always Legos! I love taking an idea and building it from the ground up while finding solutions to the challenges that arise. I love being a part of Marquette's Society of Women Engineers (SWE) chapter, as I have found some of my best friends and mentors through this program. Creating meaningful relationships with my friends has opened my eyes to many new things and opportunities, full of beautiful memories. After I graduate, I am so excited to create someone's vision into reality and work on unique projects. I hope to someday lead others at a firm and be someone they can come to for guidance. In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing sports with friends, and taking fun adventures outside whenever I can.

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Omar Manuel I.

Major: Electrical Engineer

Hometown: Berwyn, Illinois

Favorite Courses: I enjoy my circuit labs as well as my motor drive courses

Organizations and Activities: Intramural sports, Society of Automative Engineers Baja, BSO, IEEE

Internships/Co-ops/Research: I completed an internship with Milwaukee Tool

Why Did you Choose Marquette: My sister paved the way for me, she was the first person ever in my family to go to college and Marquette gave her the best opportunity. I wanted to follow in her footsteps but also wanted to pave my own way with Engineering.

About Me: I'm a first-generation student with a huge Mexican family. Growing up I always enjoyed shows and films like Doctor Who and Star Wars. I enjoy playing sports like soccer and football. I'm a middle child raised in an all-girl family besides one or two guy cousins. I always went to work with my dad on weekends, he was an electrician and that mixed with Doctor-Who created my passion for engineering.