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

With the transition to Integrated Environmental Solutions – Virtual Environment (IESVE) from Trane Trace as the primary load calculation software, there is a more accessible way to create Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) models of spaces.  Since MicroFlo, which is the IESVE CFD application, is included in the IESVE program, the rooms built for energy modeling… Read More

The Lewis F. Powell, Jr. U.S. Courthouse in Richmond, VA, was my first field survey during my internship at Summer Consultants. The task felt a bit daunting. My only prior experience with surveying was looking at a mechanical room in a parking lot about 3 blocks down the street from where I worked. Adding to… Read More