Edgar Mejia, a junior in mechanical engineering, is committed to making a difference in the world. Edgar studied abroad in Stockholm, Sweden, where he learned about engineering’s role in environmental sustainability. He is excited by the opportunities a degree from the College of Engineering will offer.
“I have always been attracted to the development of technology.
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Edgar Mejia, a junior in mechanical engineering, is committed to making a difference in the world. Edgar studied abroad in Stockholm, Sweden, where he learned about engineering’s role in environmental sustainability. He is excited by the opportunities a degree from the College of Engineering will offer.
“I have always been attracted to the development of technology. However, I did not know what type of engineering I was going to do. I picked mechanical engineering because I believe this kind of engineering gives you the opportunity to learn from different areas,” he said.
As an international student—Edgar is a U.S. citizen from Mexico City, Mexico—he loves to travel and has already visited 14 countries! While on campus, he participates as a member of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and works to encourage students from low-income backgrounds to consider engineering as a profession.
He is proud to be a student in MechSE and knows that his dream of an Illinois engineering education is made possible by his scholarship support. He is honored to be a recipient of the 2016-2017 Sargent and Lundy Engineering Scholarship.
“I am really grateful for this kind of support. I can assure you that I will do my best to show my gratitude and eventually give back to the community. I know that someday I will help students like myself who do not have all the resources, but are highly motivated. Money should not be a factor when it comes to education.”
Making a Difference
Treasurer for Phi Theta Kappa
Volunteer at the Harold Washington Public Library
Scholar Ambassador for TRiO Student Support Services
Scholarship Recipient of STEM Program
Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers