Redesigning Stoddard Residence Hall

This project designed and analyzed a freshman dormitory building to replace the current Stoddard Hall. Objectives included increasing student capacity, building with existing contour of the land and satisfying students' needs. These objectives were met through preliminary research, architectural layout, structural design and a series of cost estimates on areas such as atriums and masonry construction. Research was conducted into building codes, zoning ordinances and RS Means estimating. Structural work was focused on use of W-shape rolled steel for support

Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety: Determining Exposure

This project, done in conjunction with the US Coast Guard (USCG), responded to the dangerous nature of commercial fishing by determining how long fishermen are on the water so realistic fatality rates for fisheries could be calculated. We performed background research and interviewed government agencies who supplied us with the data necessary to complete our goal. After we obtained our results, we prepared conclusions and recommendations for the USCG, assisting in the achievement of their maritime safety mission