Patrick Allen - Structural Engineer
Patrick is currently a 5th year student studying Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering. He is expected to graduate in May 2013 with an Integrated Bachelors and Masters degree in Architectural Engineering. Upon graduation, he will gain EIT status having completed the FE exam.
For the past several years Patrick has held a variety of internships and jobs in the building industry including a concrete supply company, a consulting engineering company, and a large electrical systems contractor. He has gain a broad range of experience by exploring these different fields.
Since the fall of his second year, Patrick has worked part time as a research assistant in the Architectural Engineering Structures and Materials Lab, including working full time in the summer of 2012. Working in the structures lab has been one of his favorite experiences while at Penn State. While working their, he has helped conduct research and conducted demonstrations for various classes. During President Barrack Obama’s visit to the Architectural Engineering labs in February 2011, Patrick assisted in showing President Obama the research that is done in the lab.
Patrick is also involved in various student organizations including EERI and SSAE. In his free time Patrick enjoys playing sports and fly-fishing. He was selected for BIM Studio in his 4th year and is participating in the AEI National BIM competition in his 5th year. After graduation Patrick would like to work in either the IPD/BIM design field or in the forensics field.
To view Patrick's resume, please click here.
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