Matthew is currently in his fifth year of study in the Architectural Engineering Program at Penn State. In May 2017, he will graduate with a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering degree with a focus in the structural option. During the summer of 2016, he successfully passed the FE exam, and is eligible for E.I.T. status upon graduation.

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Matthew has had multiple internship experiences within the building industry over the past three summers. He most recently interned for Webber/Smith Associates which is a full multi-disciplinary architectural engineering design firm. While there, he was able to gain valuable experience including computer modeling, shop drawing reviews, and structural and architectural modeling in Revit. During the summer of 2014 and 2015, Matthew worked for 84 Components/Lumber. While working for 84 Components in Mt. Airy, MD., he was able to assist in custom roof and floor truss designs for large custom homes and townhouses. In the summer of 2015, he had the opportunity to return and intern for 84 Lumber, he was able to travel to Pittsburgh, Virginia, and Charlotte, NC. to learn more about engineered wood products, the installation process and construction management.

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Matthew has been involved in many organizations outside of school. He is involved in the Penn State Chapter of Structural Engineers Association, and is the treasurer for the 2016-17 school yr. Through this club, he has been able to travel to Orlando for the 2016 Steel Conference and San Antonio in 2017. He is also heavily involved in Chi Alpha; a campus ministry at Penn State.