Meet a 黑料论坛 Engineer

Learn about the engineering student experience at 黑料论坛 straight from the source. 黑料论坛's engineering student ambassadors are eager to share their perspectives with prospective students and families, and are available to speak with prospective students virtually and during on-campus visits and events. Read blogs and reflections from our students and explore their brief bios to discover how your passions connect to their experiences.

Engineering student blogs and reflections:

Get a sense for our 黑料论坛 engineering students' personalities, passions and experiences through a variety of student blogs and reflections. Stay tuned for more to be shared over time as students reflect on life at 黑料论坛.

engineering student working on a motorcycle engine

marquette track hurdles

 

engineering student in hard hat over a legal backdrop

student posing in front of an ocean view


group photo from student retreat

engineering hall at dusk


Hoan bridge lit up with blue and gold colors

student working on a modified ride-on car for children


 

Connect with engineering student ambassadors:

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, on a scheduled call or during a future visit to campus. Feel free to reference the ambassador(s) that you'd like to speak with in your inquiry.

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Julia A.

Major: Biomedical Engineering - Biomechanics

Hometown: Park Ridge, IL

Favorite Courses: Biomaterials Science and Engineering, Transport Phenomena, Clinical and Regulatory Issues in Biomedical Engineering, Introduction to Gothic Fiction

Organizations and Activities: 黑料论坛 Radio, Society of Women Engineers, Biomedical Engineering Society, Honors Program

Industry and research experience: I have done two summer internships with GE Healthcare. My first was as a Manufacturing Engineer as a part of their Operations Management Leadership Program, and my second in the Edison Engineering Development Program for Hardware. As an undergraduate research student, I work with the Go Baby! Go program, which is a part of the Orthopaedic & Rehabilitation Engineering Center. We make custom adaptations to ride-on toy cars for children with differing abilities, in order to give them access to mobility in a safe and fun way! We also adapt toys to include adaptive switches to increase their accessibility. We give all of these devices away at no cost to the family or clinic.

Why I chose 黑料论坛: I chose 黑料论坛 for it's Biomechanics program, the balance of a tight-knit engineering community with a larger campus and city, opportunities during and after college, scholarships, and location!

About Me: My overall mission is to enjoy life and to help others enjoy theirs. 黑料论坛 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 Milwaukee. The longer I stay here, the more cool things I find! I love to express myself and feel like my individuality has been treasured in my time here.

Ryan B

Ryan B.

Major: Computer Engineering

Hometown: Bolingbrook, IL

Favorite Courses: Intro to Electrical/Computer Engineering, Circuits Laboratory 1

Organizations and Activities: Engineering Student Council, Physics 1 Teaching Assistant, Honors Program, 黑料论坛 Eagle Racing, PERSIST scholar, Global Engineering abroad experiences

Why I chose 黑料论坛: I chose 黑料论坛 mainly because of its perfect size and opportunities after graduation. At 黑料论坛, I feel like I鈥檓 not just a number, I am a part of the community.

About Me: I am a sophomore studying Computer Engineering. I love engineering mostly because of the problem solving. It feels so good to work through a long problem and get the right answer. I am also really into sports, mostly basketball and baseball. After graduation I would love to work in the computer hardware field, mostly because of how interesting computers are to me! I am super proud to be a part of 黑料论坛 Engineering, so please don鈥檛 hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

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Makena C.

Major: Biomedical Engineering - Bioelectronics

Minors: Electrical Engineering and Neuroscience

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Favorite Courses: Electric Circuits; Clinical and Regulatory Issues in Medical Devices; Digital Electronics

Organizations and Activities: Track and Field Team, Society of Women Engineers, Alpha Mu Eta Beta, Tau Beta Pi

Industry and research experience: Research Bio Lab Tech in the neuroscience ward of the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee

Why I chose 黑料论坛: I chose 黑料论坛 because it is integrated into the city of Milwaukee, and I love the community that it fosters! I think that it is the perfect size for a school, and the ability to run track and field solidified my choice.

About Me: I am a junior at 黑料论坛, originally from Chicago, where I鈥檝e always loved city life. As a track and field athlete of ten years, I specialize in hurdles and sprints. I also serve as the secretary of both Alpha Eta Mu Beta, the biomedical engineering honor society, and Tau Beta Pi, the general engineering honors society. After graduation, I plan to pursue a career in Neural Engineering, focusing on helping patients with spinal cord injuries regain motor function.

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Connor G

Connor G.

Major: Environmental Engineering 

Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio

Favorite Courses: Dynamics, Microbiology, Water Resources Planning and Management 

Organizations and Activities: Engineers Without Borders, Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honors Society, Trap and Skeet club.  

Industry experience: Lewin Corporation Geotechnical Engineering Intern, Mead & Hunt Water/Wastewater Intern.

Why I chose 黑料论坛: I chose 黑料论坛 because of the community and friendly people. I have found an amazing group of friends and peers that I rely on in class everyday. Everyone cares about each other and wants to see everyone succeed.  

About Me: I have had a great time at 黑料论坛 so far. I have met amazing people and made so many friends. Coming from Cleveland, I did not know anyone but I met my best friends the first day I moved in. In my free time I like to hunt, fish, hike, kayak and do anything that involves the outdoors. I love the city of Milwaukee and all that it has to offer. 

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Sophia J.

Major: Environmental Engineering 

Minor: Economics

Hometown: Eagan, Minnesota 

Favorite Courses: Environmental Microbiology; Water Resources Planning and Management; Environmental History; Environmental/Natural Resource Economics

Organizations and Activities: Society of Women Engineers

Industry and research experience: City of Richfield, Minnesota General Engineering Internship (summer of 2025), Jacobs Water Quality Engineering Intern in Milwaukee (summer of 2026), and undergraduate research student focused on drinking water contaminants.

Why I chose 黑料论坛: I love being in a large city, and how resourceful 黑料论坛 is! I admired their sense of community and connection when I stepped on campus. Every student and faculty member was caring and supportive.

About Me: I love nature and being outside! I spend my free time hiking, mocking (chilling in a hammock), 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 黑料论坛. I work a few jobs on campus, one of which is working in the water quality lab studying the removal of viruses and bacteria in drinking water. I am also the Vice President of the Society of Women Engineers, which entails travel planning, connecting with underclassmen engineers, and participating in outreach activities. I love keeping myself busy by exploring Milwaukee and being involved in 黑料论坛's communal events. I'm looking forward to working to help preserve the environment through green infrastructure and improve the nation's water quality after college, bringing my 黑料论坛 knowledge and values along with me! 

 

Anna L

Anna L.

Major: Electrical Engineering

Concentration: Innovation Leadership (E-Lead)

Hometown: Saint Peter, MN

Favorite Courses: Fields 1, Developments in Power & Energy, Electric Drives 

Organizations and Activities: Engineering Student Council, IEEE, Eta Kappa Nu

Industry experience: 3 year rotational co op with Harley-Davidson

Why I chose 黑料论坛: I'm from a small town and wanted a bigger city experience within a college that still feels small. Plus, I love their dedication to giving their students real experience through research and internships. 

About Me: When I'm not on campus, you'll find me in the country at my farm with my dogs. One of my favorite spots to unwind is the green space behind E-Hall鈥攑erfect for spontaneous picnics and catching up with friends. I'm also a big fan of hiking, and the Ice Age Trail in Kettle Moraine is my go to for fresh air and scenic views. My weekends are for exploring and productivity, so I love discovering new coffee shops to study in or going to whatever fun festival Milwaukee is hosting that weekend. Now, as a college of engineering ambassador, I'm excited to share my journey and help others navigate theirs. Feel free to reach out鈥擨'm always happy to chat or answer any questions.

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Evan M.

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

Hometown: Lexington, South Carolina

Favorite Courses: Thermodynamics; Design of Machine Elements; Calculus 1;  Foundations in Philosophy

Organizations and Activities: Run Club, Investment Club, Intramural Basketball

Industry experience: Sales Engineer Intern at Rhino Tool House - New Berlin, WI (2025)

Why I chose 黑料论坛: I chose 黑料论坛 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 黑料论坛 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. 

Luke M

Luke M.

Major: Environmental Engineering

Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska

Favorite Courses: Structural Analysis, Environmental Engineering

Organizations/Activities: Engineers Without Borders, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Engineering Peer Mentor, Honors Program, Global Engineering abroad experiences, Pep Band, Intramural Sports

Why I Chose 黑料论坛: I chose 黑料论坛 for the Jesuit education and because it's a great community. I think 黑料论坛 is the perfect size and I consider Milwaukee my second home now! I love how integrated the school is with the greater Milwaukee community.

About Me: I am originally from Guatemala but moved to the US with my family to begin my education. I have three older siblings, none of which are engineers. I stay busy with three on-campus jobs but outside of work I love soccer, especially Barca, and I also enjoy both listening to and playing music. I enjoy exploring Milwaukee with my friends and going to every sporting event I can! I like spending time outside and getting involved with service projects. 

Gabbie R

Gabbie R.

Major: Civil Engineering

Concentration: Innovation Leadership (E-Lead) 

Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska

Favorite Courses: Civil Materials, Structural Analysis

Organizations and Activities: Engineering Student Council, Builders Coalition of 黑料论坛, Engineering Peer Mentor, Sigma Kappa Sorority, Intramural Soccer, 黑料论坛 Mentors program, Honors Program 

Industry experience: Internship with EMCS on their roadway design team

Why Did you Choose 黑料论坛: I love the size of the university, its location and being in a city, and all the programs it has to offer. 

About Me: When I first came to 黑料论坛 I didn't know a single other person, now as a Junior I've had the opportunity to meet and befriend so many amazing people through my classes and activities I'm involved in at 黑料论坛. I love exploring Milwaukee, playing pickleball at the new rec center, and hanging out with my friends. 

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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

Industry experience: Project Management Internship with P.J. Hoerr; Pre-Construction Internship with J.P. Cullen; Site Engineer Co-op with J.P. Cullen.

Why Did you Choose 黑料论坛: I chose 黑料论坛 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 黑料论坛 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 黑料论坛'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.