Derek Gombos is a 5th year student in Penn State University’s Architectural Engineering program. In May 2019, he will graduate with a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering degree focusing on structural systems. Derek passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam in August 2018 and will gain EIT status after graduation from the program.

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     Over the past two summers, Derek worked as an intern for Keystone Structural Solutions, a structural consulting firm, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The small, but busy, office setting provided valuable experience participating in multiple stages of the design process from early concepts to submittal review.

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     In April 2018, Derek attended the NASCC Steel Conference in Baltimore, Maryland with a group of classmates. Most of his time was spent attending case studies reviewing unique structural designs for newly constructed buildings. Outside of class, he enjoys a variety of activities including reading, playing racquetball, and attending sporting events like hockey and racing.