For about the past 8 years, I have been volunteering at various thrift shops that support non-profit organizations. This happens usually on a Saturday or Sunday for a handful of hours, 4 to 5 times a month. Some of the primary tasks that I perform are taking in new donations, helping with pickups and deliveries… Read More

Summer Consultants provided consulting services on a very urgent and necessary issue at an office building on a campus in the Metropolitan Washington DC region. The building is newly renovated, and consists primarily of offices, conferences, break rooms. Despite this renovation, in the basement boiler room,  cracks were visible along each side of multiple concrete… Read More

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