Daniel Goff is currently in his 5th year of study at The Pennsylvania State University. In May, 2015 he will graduate with a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, emphasis in structural engineering, as well as a minor in Architectural Studies. Daniel passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam in October 2013, and plans to sit for the PE exam as soon as he is eligible. 

During the summer of 2014 Daniel was an intern at Taylor Structural Engineers in Pittsburgh, Pa. During his time at TSE Daniel worked closely with multiple professional engineers having experience ranging from one to thirty years. Daniel designed buildings for both gravity and lateral loads, participated in site visits and site investigations, analyzed existing structures and prepared construction documents. In addition, he gained valuable experience using various design programs such as Tedds and Mathcad. 

Daniel began working as a research assistant in the Architectural Engineering department’s structures laboratory in July 2013 and has continued to do so through his remaining academic years. He was quickly given the lead role in the construction and implementation of a racking facility. This facility will be used to further research in seismic effects on light frame wall structures.

In May 2013 Daniel participated in a study abroad program where he studied at the Pantheon Institute in Rome, Italy. During his time abroad Daniel gained a deep appreciation for Italian architecture, studied graphic static methods of structural design, and immersed himself in Italian culture.

In the 2013-2014 academic year Daniel was the secretary for the student run Structural Engineers Association.  During his time as secretary he helped coordinate trips to the AISC Steel Day and the AISC National Steel Conference.