Zoe Karnisky

Welcome, all!

My name is Zoe Karnisky and I am very excited to be the president of Mines SWE this school year! Throughout my time at Mines, SWE has helped me to grow into the leader I didn’t know I could be, advance professionally, form lasting friendships, and pay it forward. And I can’t wait to see how SWE is going to continue to do these amazing things this year.  

For the theme of SWE this year, I have chosen SWE Belong. I feel this theme captures where SWE is moving in the future and how we can best improve. Focusing on making sure everyone feels that they belong in SWE, especially intersectional groups, and that everyone feels they are a part of the story of SWE is what I hope to support (with all your help as well) this year! 

Outside of SWE, I am a junior in electrical engineering with an emphasis in power and energy systems. I really want to work in renewable and sustainable energy and find ways to better connect renewables to our power grid. I am also in Mines Green Team, Tau Beta Pi, and I play the viola in the Mines symphony orchestra. I studied abroad in Ireland two summers ago as well and it was so fun! In my free time, I like to play guitar, hike, read, watch bad reality tv, skateboard, and just try new things.  

If you ever see me around, feel free to come say hello; I am always happy to help and meet new friends. And just remember, you belong! 

You can reach me at zkarnisky@mines.edu if you ever have any questions and/or want to learn more about our awesome SWE section.