Dominic is currently a 5 th year student studying Architectural Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. He is pursuing his Bachelor / Master Degree in the AE’s integrated program, focusing primarily on structural systems. Along with pursuing his degree, Dominic is also a member of AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction), and SSAE (Student Society of Architectural Engineering).

Dominic has been around construction his entire life. His grandfather came to the USA and became a brick layer. Three summers ago, Dominic and his father constructed the interior of the log cabin they currently reside in. During the past two summers he interned for structural and architectural firms. The first internship he worked for WJE (Wiss, Janey, Elstner Assoc.), in New York, NY. They are a forensic architectural and engineering firm. This past summer Dominic worked for AES (Atlantic Engineering Services), in Pittsburgh, PA. AES is mainly a structural engineering design firm. Over the past couple of years he was able to gain knowledge in structural design of many different building systems and gain experience collaborating with fellow employees. In the near future, Dominic is looking forward to graduating in Dec. of 2009, working for a structural engineering firm, and earning his Professional Engineer (PE).

Outside of his Academic activities, Dominic is also involved in other organizations at Pennsylvania State University. He is currently a supervisor for intramural sports and works as a referee. He also participates in the majority of intramural sports here, year after year. Dominic also has a personal goal for himself this year. He plans on training, dieting, and competing in a body building competition this May.