Published: May 8, 2020

Luke Pagni with his dog
Outstanding Undergraduate for Academic Achievement Luke Pagni

Luke Pagni is a mechanical engineering student participating in the CU-CMU partnership program. He is being awarded an Outstanding Undergraduate for Academic Achievement AwardÌýfromÌýthe College of Engineering and Applied Science. Learn more about him and his accomplishments in the Q&A below.Ìý

Share about your background and what ledÌýyou to study engineering.

My older brother was studying mechanical engineering, and it seemed like a good major. It worked out really well, and I couldn’t be happier with my decision.Ìý

What does the award you are receiving mean to you?

This award validates my belief that hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. It represents thousands of hours of diligent effort.

Share an accomplishment from your time at CU Â鶹ӰԺ that you are most proud of.

I am most proud ofÌýmy senior design project. I made significant contributions to a product that will be available for purchase this summer.

How have you gotten involved throughout your college career?Ìý

I have been a structural engineering intern with West Star Aviation for the past two years designing components for private aircraft.ÌýI was also a resident assistantÌýon campus, worked as a student research assistant at the Colorado Mesa University Human Performance Lab and was the president of the Colorado Mesa UniversityÌýTrap and Skeet Team.

If you could relive any moment from your college career, what would it be?

I would relive the entire experience. I enjoyed my time as a college student and would do it all again the same way.

What do you plan to pursue post-graduation?Ìý

I plan to start a career in an engineering profession.ÌýI also have plans to pursue a master’s degree.Ìý

What is the impact you hope to have on the world?

I hope to provideÌýa service that benefits the ruralÌýmountainÌýcommunity in Glenwood Springs, Colorado where I plan to live and work.Ìý

Any closing remarks?

I would like to thank my family for their continuous support, my brother, Gunnar, also a mechanical engineeringÌýgraduate from CU Â鶹ӰԺ, for being my role model, and my fiancé for her unwavering encouragement in my academic pursuits.

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