As I come up on a year at Summer Consultants, I wanted to reflect on my preparation for the workforce versus my experience in the workforce. I graduated from a small liberal arts college, Christopher Newport University, with a degree in Computer and Electrical Engineering and had three engineering internships during my undergrad summers. Even… Read More

In the historically male-dominated field of engineering, the emergence of women-led groups is a transformative force reshaping the landscape. These groups are not only empowering women within the industry but also driving innovation and fostering inclusive work environments. The Creation of the Women’s Roundtable Women in engineering often face unique challenges, including gender bias and… Read More

This year, I went on a trip throughout my home country of Romania. I spent a day at the famous Alba Iulia Citadel, which was built as it stands today in the 18th century. In the 21st century, the citadel was renovated for tourists, and today it stands as one of the most beautiful pieces… Read More

This summer, I drove all the way from Florida to the DMV to intern at Summer Consultants. I am grateful for the opportunity I had this summer to work alongside the engineers at Summer and receive valuable work experience and guidance from them. I was able to assist on multiple projects and go into the… Read More

Over the past 12 weeks, I had the opportunity to be an electrical engineering intern at Summer Consultants. This internship has been such a great learning experience not only to learn about lighting and power distribution design, but also to learn about and understand the integration required with other disciplines such as mechanical, fire protection,… Read More