MADE at TU

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Let’s hear about a very special program called Make a Difference Engineering, or MADE at TU for short. Mechanical Engineering senior Miranda from Fayetteville, Arkansas, was drawn to Tulsa because of the emphasis on service learning and on giving your time and talents to help others. It’s all you, Miranda.

– Thank you so much, Alex. What’s up, everybody? I had no idea I wanted to be an engineer when I applied to college. I know I liked math and talking to people. The University of Tulsa quickly cemented itself as my dream university for more than just its gorgeous architecture. From big opportunities in a tight-knit, collaborative community and hands-on classes, I knew that here, I could be more than an engineer. The combination of a liberal arts curriculum at a research university has allowed me to pursue all of my passions. I’m the president of the Society of Women Engineers and co-founder and vice president of the Biomedical Engineering Society. I’ve also written for our campus newspaper and participated in theater productions. I’ve utilized these soft skills as a project leader in MADE at TU since my freshman year. MADE is a program where students, as a team, take a product from brainstorming and research to manufacturing and delivery for a child with a disability in the Tulsa community. At MADE, the dedication of your time matters. As you create a no-cost to the family therapy device, such as a tricycle or a sensory console, you’re getting real-world experience as you bring our campus closer to the community, make dreams come true, and instill confidence and capability in a child. I was able to land two incredible internships with a world-class medical device company because of my MADE experiences. This program made me realize that what matters to me is improving and saving lives. The first time I saw our customer interact with our product, I cried with her mom as her daughter rode a bike for the first time. Our time on these projects is literally changing lives. Now, let’s go make a difference. Alex.

– You and the other MADE at TU students are amazing, Miranda. It feels so good to give back to your community and college allows you to find those places where you really want to make a difference. I love that students here at Tulsa are discovering that life is about more than grades and parties. Thank you for sharing your story, Miranda.