STUDENT
OVERVIEW
Megan likes to be challenged, and it was evident to her early on that high school was not going to provide that challenge. She took her first college level course when she was fifteen, and from there, she dove into the world of post secondary education. Because of the incredible cooperation between Mendon High School and Glen Oaks Community College, Megan was able to graduate with an Associate's Degree a month before she graduated from high school. Megan was the youngest Glen Oaks graduate of 2018 at only seventeen years old, and the only one that was still in high school.
With over sixty college credits under her belt, Megan packed her bags and headed up to Michigan Technological University to pursue not one, but two majors. By 2023 she expects to have three degrees to her name: an Associate of General Studies, a Bachelor of Engineering Management, and a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering.
ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT (BS)
Expected May, 2022
Engineering Management is a bridge between the worlds of business and engineering. It breeds leaders, problem solvers, and cross-disciplinary communicators. For more information on this degree, Click Here.
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Relevant Courses:
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Accounting I, Accounting II, Introduction to Business, Team Dynamics, IS/IT Management, Organizational Behavior, University Physics I-Mechanics, Physics by Inquiry, Engineering Analysis and Problem Solving, Engineering Modeling and Design, Statics and Strength of Materials, etc.
SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONÂ (BA)
Expected May, 2022
STC builds a bridge between those who do science and those who use it. This degree gives students the communication skills needed to make technical, scientific, and practical knowledge accessible to a wide range of audiences. For more information on this degree, Click Here.
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Relevant Courses:
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University Physics I-Mechanics, Physics by Inquiry, Principles of Economics, Accounting I, Team Dynamics, Organizational Behavior, Intro to Rhetoric, etc.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
MIND TREKKERS
Mind Trekkers is a Michigan Tech STEM outreach program that strives to spark passion for science, technology, engineering, and math in the hearts of K-12 students all across the country. Through interactive science demonstrations, Mind Trekkers is able to create wonder and enthusiasm for the sciences in both kids and their families.
COPPER COUNTRY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FESTIVAL
Hancock, MI
Mind Trekkers
November 20, 2019
This Wednesday, I picked up the morning shift at this local event. Though it wasn't a full day of trekking, I still had a great time getting kids excited about STEM. For the entirety of the morning, I was in charge of the Thermal Imaging demonstration, in which kids learn the practical applications of taking pictures with hear instead of light. Over the course of my shift, I got the children to play numerous games revolving around guessing temperatures of objects and the opaqueness of certain materials in real life vs in thermal imaging. Both the kids and I had a blast doing this demo. Check out this news segment by TV6 News for more info!
NORTHEAST WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Green Bay, WI
Mind Trekkers
February 13-15, 2019
I had a fantastic time this weekend at the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College! Over the course of two days, I was able to run three different demonstrations. Lasers and Prisms teaches kids about the properties of light by challenging them to complete a series of light puzzles using only the prisms presented at the table. Fingerprint Balloon (pictured above) allows kids to better visualize the unique patterns on their fingertips and how they are related to forensic sciences. Lastly Liquid Sand teaches the different properties of solids, liquids, and gases, and how to manipulate a solid like sand particles to behave like water.
CENTRAL WISCONSIN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FESTIVAL
Wausau, WI
Mind Trekkers
Sep. 20-22, 2018
I had so much fun this weekend with Mind Trekkers! As my first official trip with the organization, I can definitely say it exceeded my expectations. We were able to reach an estimated 4000 K-12 students and their families, and hopefully we inspired them to look deeper into the world of STEM! This weekend I manned the demos "Flinker" in which students try to construct an object with neutral buoyancy (It doesn't float, it doesn't sink... it flinks!), and the Plasma Ball/Tesla Coil station, in which they learn about electric fields and electricity itself! I can't wait for my next trip!
THE SOCIETY FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATORS: STUDENT CHAPTER
The Society for Technical Communicators: Student Chapter at Michigan Tech works hard to give meaningful experiences and opportunities to students with an STC major or those who are hoping to learn more about communicating in a professional environment. Its parent organization is the Society for Technical Communicators, which has chapters such as the Michigan Great Lakes chapter (STC-MGL).
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Within the STC org, Megan has the title of "Poster Child" where she creates graphic design elements and promotional materials for upcoming events. Below are some of her designs.
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Learn more about the Society for Technical Communication: Student Chapter.
ABOVE THE BRIDGE RECORDS
Above the Bridge Records is a student run recording studio that allows Michigan Tech students to gain experience with the song recording process.
Megan has been working with Above the Bridge Records to record her next album, Buried Alive. She recorded three original songs with ATBR in the winter of 2018 and another five in the spring of 2019.
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Check out the album here!
BABES IN MUSIC
Babes in Music is a student organization that provides a safe space for minority group music lovers on campus.
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Babes in Music invited Megan to play a set at their production "Babefest" in November of 2018.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Impact Scholarship
Presidential Excellence Scholarship
Summer Youth Scholars Award
University Student Award
Michigan Competitive Scholarship
etc.
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ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES
May 4, 2018
Megan graduated with an Associate of General Studies from Glen Oaks Community College a month before she graduated from high school. She earned 62 credits from Glen Oaks.
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Relevant Courses:
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General Biology I, General Chemistry I, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Introduction to Computers, Spanish II, English Composition II, College Algebra, Calculus I and Geometry, Calculus II and Geometry, Psychology, American Government and Political Sciences, etc.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Emeritus B. Swartz Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to one Glen Oaks student with an outstanding performance in mathematics courses. The recipient is recommended every year by Glen Oaks math instructors and is given to a student who plans to move on to a four-year university to continue their studies.
ARTICLES
Click Here to read an article about Megan receiving the Swartz Scholarship