5 questions with Case School of Engineering’s Lucas Romero
As commencement nears at Case Western Reserve University, graduating students are taking stock of the relationships, opportunities and moments that defined their college experience. For Lucas Romero, a biomedical and electrical engineering double major from Fort Worth, Texas, those defining elements came through collaboration and community within the Case School of Engineering. While the university’s research strengths first caught his attention, it was the supportive, team-oriented environment that ultimately shaped his time on campus.
Romero’s involvement as a CSE Peer Advisor became a cornerstone of his experience, offering not only leadership opportunities but also meaningful connections with fellow students. Here, he shares more about the experiences that influenced his path, the memories he values most and how he’s preparing for what comes next.
Answers have been lightly edited.
What initially drew you to CWRU?
At first, CWRU's research reputation was what drew me in, but the engineering resources and the collaborative culture were what ultimately made me commit. I knew I wanted a place where professors were easily accessible and where my classmates would be my teammates, not my competition, and CWRU was exactly that.
What course or campus experience shaped your education most?
Without a doubt, my most formative experience was joining the CSE Peer Advisors. The role itself taught me a lot, but what really shaped me were the friendships and connections I made, both with the other advisors and with the students who came through our office. Being part of a community whose sole purpose was looking out for each other and making sure everyone succeeded together was genuinely life-changing.
What is your favorite memory as a student at CWRU?
It's impossible to pick just one. Nights with my fraternity, late hours working in the circuits lab, meeting new people almost every day on campus, and everything in between. All of it has felt like an adventure, and together those moments have made these the best years of my life.
What’s next for you after graduation?
After graduating, I will be attending Columbia University in the fall to pursue a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with a focus in integrated circuits and medical devices.
What advice would you give to new students in your program?
The only limits you'll face are the ones you place on yourself, so seize every opportunity that comes your way because you never know where it might lead. For me, I have been blessed with the most supportive and helpful group of friends I could ever ask for, and I can attribute my success and achievements to them.
