Student Spotlight

Meet Logan Hughes, a sophomore in mechanical engineering from Lafayette, Colorado. He originally planned to attend The University of Colorado for college but applied for BYU while preparing for his mission in Chile. Logan was ecstatic to find out that he was accepted to BYU and has loved every second of the dream come true to be on campus. The opportunity to be surrounded by people who share his values and have high standards has been a huge blessing to his life.

Growing up, Logan always loved math and science. He drew inspiration from his mom, a math teacher, and his dad, a physicist. With his drive for learning and understanding how things work, he decided that mechanical engineering would be a great fit.

Logan's love for physics carries over from his major into his job as a Physics 121 TA. This opportunity helped him realize how much he enjoys teaching and helping others with the beginning of their engineering or physics education. It has also allowed him to get to know his professors and develop close relationships with them.

Logan's desire to be creative and solve problems goes beyond work and school. He is a member of the BYU Combat Robotics club and is currently planning an SIOY project with friends. These opportunities have taught Logan time management to meet deadlines and finish projects.

Through Logan’s engineering journey, his roommate, who is also studying mechanical engineering, has been one of Logan’s biggest supporters, helping him feel belonging and strength. Learning from the experiences of others has helped Logan recognize what it means to think like an engineer.

"I just love when people share the projects that they're working on,” Logan says.

Logan recommends that students have a well-rounded interest in engineering to give them the best experience and enjoy their time in the program.

"Make sure you focus on loving engineering and working on projects outside of school that you're passionate about,” Logan says.

In his free time, Logan plays soccer on his intramural team and goes to Nickel City to play arcade games. He played soccer with his family and continues to have a passion for the sport into college.

During the beginning of his time at BYU, Logan has been a light and Christlike example of learning by study and by faith. As he starts his sophomore year, he also looks ahead to what the future will bring after he graduates.

"I hope to be a problem solver,” Logan says. “Somebody who people can look up to. Somebody who looks at problems in unique ways and is able to find unique solutions. I hope that I am able to be a Christlike example wherever I work and show Christlike love to those around me."

Logan’s diligence, work ethic, and devotion to God is already shaping the engineer he is becoming. We look forward to seeing where his career and positive influence on others takes him.