Yanqing Zeng is a fifth year student studying Architectural Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University. She will graduate with an integrated Master and Bachelor Degree of Architectural Engineering Mechanical Option in May, 2017. Outside of school, she had two working experiences and a two-month study abroad experience in Italy. 

 

In the summer of her second year, Yanqing had her first internship in an architecture company. She worked with architects and engineers to help communicate with clients, review project goals, investigate site conditions, and build AutoCAD models. The second internship exposed her to mechanical aspects. She learned how to apply load simulation programs to calculate building loads and worked with senior mechanical engineers to design HVAC systems for a 430,000 sf hotel & resort.

During the two-month study abroad program in Italy, Yanqing traveled in Italy to sketch and learn ancient Rome architecture, analyze medieval structures, and study urban design as well as cartography. This valued experience opened her mind and gained her further understanding of the relationship between architecture and engineering.

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​Yanqing is also involved in organizations and activities such as NECA (National Electric Contractor Association) and ASHRAE. Photography, traveling, collecting postcards and food are her top four interests.