Matthew Curran
A message from Marquette Engineering Opus Dean Kristina Ropella
Opus Dean Kristina Ropella shares a message as part of the next digital issue of Marquette Engineer.
Marquette engineers study campus crosswalks for pedestrian safety and community mobility
Getting caught in a crosswalk while the timer drops to zero is a common community problem with serious, often overlooked ramifications. For communities with busy roadways like Milwaukee, these crosswalk timers can be a gateway or a barrier to pedestrian safety, vehicular traffic flow and even individuals’ ability to connect and engage comfortably with their…
A global future for engineering education: a Q&A with Dr. Homero Murzi
A single classroom full of engineering students can have unlimited potential for future impact on the planet. From highways to heart monitors, engineers have a hand in creating and maintaining technology and solutions in all corners of our communities. With this high potential comes high stakes, which is why Marquette’s Opus College of Engineering is…
Engineering Student Reflection | Passion and perseverance as a woman in engineering
Pursuing a career in electrical engineering has been a journey of passion and perseverance, especially as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated field. From a young age, my mother — who also works in a male-dominated field — instilled in my sister and I a sense of strength and empowerment, encouraging us to confidently pursue…
Engineering Student Reflection | Passions sparked while co-oping at Harley-Davidson
From a young age, I was surrounded by a family deeply rooted in both mathematics and mechanics. My parents, both mathematicians, instilled in me a love for problem-solving and analytical thinking. Meanwhile, my grandfather, a dedicated mechanic with a collection of motorcycles, sparked my fascination with engineering by involving me in his bike repairs. This…
Engineers Week 2025 at Marquette celebrates creativity and community
Alongside the nation’s annual celebration of National Engineers Week, Marquette’s engineering community gathers each year for a week of events and activities to celebrate the engineering profession. Marquette’s Engineers Week (E-Week) 2025, held from Feb. 10-15, brought together students, faculty, staff and alumni for a variety of professional development opportunities, friendly competitions and social events.…
Engineering Student Reflection | Hands-on experience to Be The Difference for children in need
I am a current senior studying biomedical engineering on the bioelectronics track and I have been a research assistant in the Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Engineering Center (OREC) since my sophomore year. In this role, I work alongside lab staff and our clinical partners to develop adaptive technology for children with differing abilities in Wisconsin. My…
Engineering Student Reflection | Marquette and Milwaukee
Maya Audi explains how her path is taking her from environmental engineering to law school.
Engineering Student Reflection | Combining environmental engineering and law for global change
Maya Audi explains how her path is taking her from environmental engineering to law school.
Engineering Student Reflection | How I have grown through the E-Lead Program
Elise Raschke explains how the E-Lead program has helped her progress as a person and engineering student.