NAME: Megan Volkening
PRONOUNS: She/her
YEAR: Sophomore
MAJOR: Mechanical Engineering Major and Certificate in Energy Sustainability for Engineers
ONE FUN FACT ABOUT YOU: I’ve been to 33 states, and I really want to go to all 50 eventually.
JOB EXPERIENCE: I am on the Wisconsin FIRST Robotics Board of Directors and help run the biggest K-12 robotics program in the state. I also am a staffer member for the non-profit Student Association for STEM Advocacy where I help train high school robotics participants on how to advocate to their legislators for STEM funding.
FAVORITE PART ABOUT MADISON: All the different clubs and opportunities there are to try!
ONE QUOTE YOU LIVE BY: “The most important thing is to enjoy your life—to be happy—it’s all that matters.” Audrey Hepburn