Luke is from Springfield, NE, and is studying biomechanics. His non-profit experience includes partnering with the Smart Gen Society. As part of a community action project, his team developed a mobile app, SGS Trust Journal, a tool for parents and their children to build trust and foster conversations about kids' online behavior. This serves the purpose of achieving Smart Gen Society's mission, which is to empower smart choices in a digital world. Luke's leadership experiences include serving as Co-Director of Recruitment for the Pi Kappa Alpha (PIKE) - Delta Chi Chapter at UNO. In this role, he is responsible for the membership growth of the chapter, which includes contacting and interviewing potential new members and organizing recruitment events. He also holds the position of Chaplain in PIKE. In this role, he organizes Bible studies for the chapter and influences members to grow in their faith. Furthermore, he serves as Recruitment Officer for the Society of Aspiring Physical and Occupational Therapists (SAPOT). In this role, he is responsible for contacting potential new members and promoting SAPOT around campus. His research experience includes working with Dr. Brian Knarr at the UNO Biomechanics Research Building, specializing in sports biomechanics research. Their research focuses on gait rehabilitation and injury prevention. He is currently the primary investigator of The Effects of Swing Speed on the Variability of Ball Contact and Risk of Lower Back Injury in Golfers. In this study, they will determine the effect of swing speed on ball contact for golfers to increase their performance. They are also gathering data on how swing speed affects the health of golfers' backs. Luke has also had the opportunity to work with Tyler Hamer in the Omaha Pitching Lab. In this research, they analyze baseball pitchers’ throwing motions and provide them with biomechanical feedback. The goal of this research is to help the players improve performance and prevent injury. This summer, he is seeking an internship in the field of physical therapy, to supplement his research experiences in a clinical setting. His career interests include sports biomechanics, specifically physical therapy, and biomechanics research.
