Luke Tempestini, a senior construction management student, was selected as one of two students from twelve undergraduate applicants for the NSF Aspire Research Project. Dr. Sundeep Inti, a construction management professor, suggested Tempestini apply for the NSF Aspire Research Project at Purdue University. The NSF Aspire Research Project involves several universities throughout the United States. These universities are involved in research geared toward developing roads that can charge electric cars while driving. Areas involved in the research include road wear and tear, maintenance of the roads, and cost analysis.
Tempestini started as a business major at Illinois State University. His sister, also an Illinois State University student, suggested he check out the construction management program. In the program, he has found a major that combines his love of architecture and design.
Tempestini’s career goals have changed since learning about the NSF Aspire Program.
“The NSF Aspire project could lead to opportunities in construction, civil construction, and renewables,” Tempestini said.
He is grateful for the opportunity to participate in the NSF Aspire Program and feels lucky to have found his calling. In the future, he hopes to be able to continue working in research into electric roads.
