Junior Morgan Redrup started out as a computer science major but through classes in her freshman seminar, she learned the differences between computer science and software engineering and decided to switch. As a software engineering major at MSOE, she could work with user interfaces and integrate security aspects when deploying applications.

“My favorite parts of MSOE are the close-knit communities and the kinds of connections that are formed by them,” said Redrup. “Whether it’s a networking opportunity with professors or fellow students, these connections have been one of my greatest resources.” 

Through connections at MSOE, Redrup was able to find an internship this past summer. She interned with Johnson Controls in software engineering, working with their systems testing team setting up robust software and hardware tests.

She was also recognized this fall as the recipient of the Midwest Cyber Security Alliance Scholarship. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to an MSOE junior or senior majoring in computer science, computer engineering or software engineering.

“I felt a great sense of achievement; I've put in a lot of work towards my academic achievements, and this shows how far my work has taken me.” 

Redrup is a member of MSOE’s women’s rowing team, AI Club and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) "Raider Racing" Baja Club Team. On SAE Baja, she is the team’s website developer.

After graduating from MSOE, she’s excited to explore the many different options available in the software engineering industry. She’s interested in jobs in testing, front end, back end and security.

Redrup was born in Basingstoke, United Kingdom but attended middle and high school in Clearfield, Pennsylvania. In addition to the clubs she’s involved in at MSOE, she enjoys playing video games and board games with her friends, watching movies and other rowing activities.