Tyler and Jackie’s journey began at Marquette University, drawn together by their shared passion for engineering. Both had ambitious goals, and Marquette’s renowned engineering program provided the perfect foundation for their futures. For Tyler, Marquette was more than just a place to study—it was an opportunity to pursue two lifelong dreams: engineering and military service. Accepted into a prestigious reserve ROTC program, he balanced his rigorous studies in Mechanical Engineering with his dedication to an Army career, all while earning a military scholarship. Jackie’s passion for engineering sparked early on, leading her to dive into the world of underwater robotics in high school. Competing at the national level in the annual SeaPerch competition, she honed her skills and solidified her path in engineering. Her hard work paid off when she earned a full-ride scholarship to Marquette—where fate had a plan to bring her and Tyler together. Their paths finally crossed in the fall of 2021 during their senior design project. As they collaborated, Jackie began to notice Tyler’s eagerness to meet—perhaps more often than necessary. What started as project meetings quickly turned into hours of conversation and laughter. By the end of the semester, Tyler made his intentions clear, asking Jackie to dinner. She didn’t even realize it was a date—until she saw the restaurant reservation! Over winter break, their bond deepened as they kept their budding relationship under wraps—at least until Valentine’s Day. Tyler’s attempt to be discreet (“just hanging out with a friend on Valentine’s Day”) didn’t quite fool his roommates. A few weeks later, on March 11th, Tyler officially asked Jackie to be his girlfriend, marking the beginning of their next great adventure together.