Student Biography
Ryan Korona is currently a 5th year student in The Pennsylvania State University’s Architectural Engineering program. Ryan plans to graduate in May 2011 with a five year professional Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering. The Architectural Engineering program at Penn State offers four main categories of concentration; Structural, Mechanical, Lighting/Electrical and Construction Management. Mr. Korona’s discipline has been in the Construction Management option. Ryan plans on taking the Fundamentals of Engineering exam in the spring of 2011, where upon completion of the exam and graduation would achieve his Engineering in Training (EIT).
Outside of classwork, Ryan is a member of S:PACE (The Student Chapter of the Partnership for Achieving Engineering Excellence) and SSAE ( Student Society of Architectural Engineers) which is the Penn State Chapter of the Architectural Engineering Institute. Ryan has also been employed since 2007 while also attending school. Ryan has held various roles and has led and supervised shifts at various establishments around the State College Area. Ryan currently works at a local taproom where he can be found behind the bar or waiting tables. When not working or in the classroom, Ryan enjoys being active playing sports and relaxing from his busy schedule with friends. The thesis program has Ryan very excited about what the near future holds for his continuing education in the construction field.
