Meet Our Alumni

Cynthia Meeusen

Major: Biosystems Engineering
Hometown: Boulder, CO
"Engineering is a unique field that you have the potential to mold to suit your individual interests."

Shelley Crawford

Major: Biosystems Engineering
Hometown: Jackson, MI
"Engineering is a great way to truly make a difference in the world."

Ginamaria Espinoza-Garcia

Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Lima, Peru
"A teacher once told me that "as long as you love what you do, you will do it well and you will have a great advantage over many""

Philip L. Fioravante

Major: Applied Engineering Sciences
Hometown: Beverly Hills, MI
"Focus on fundamentals, seek out internships, establish mentors and networking opportunities in various industries"

Daniel Brouse

Major: Applied Engineering Sciences
Hometown: Haslett, Michigan
"Explore as many options as possible in the field. There are so many areas that you can pursue..."

Jeff Schmitz

Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Sterling Heights, MI
"A few things [that inspired me to become an engineer]: 1) A love of Lego as a child 2) A love of science 3) Really good at math"

Betty Shanahan

Major: Electrical Engineering
Hometown: Chicago, IL
"Engineers bring us everything from the basic necessities of life...to products that improve our quality of life..."

John J. Webb

Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
"Your degree should be a springboard, not a cage. It should launch you in a certain direction, but allow you to alter the course "

Maura McDonald

Major: Applied Engineering Sciences
Hometown: West Bloomfield, MI
"I think seeking improvement is part of human nature – and engineers get to be right in the middle of it all!"

Nicole Danielson-Bartelt

Major: Environmental Engineering
Hometown: River Falls, WI
"[Civil Engineering] work varies widely—from air pollution control to designing/building bridges. The possibilities are endless."

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