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Taryn Wefer Petrela, RA

Taryn Wefer Petrela, RA

Newark, NJ, US

 

About 

Education 

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, NJ, US, MArch, Architecture

Interests: Community-Based Design, Non-Profit Community Building, Sustainable Building Techniques, Resilient Design Strategies, LEED certification, Structures and Construction Methods.

Former positions: Structures I Teaching Assistant and Tutor
Wood Shop and Laser Lab Teaching Assistant

Sep 2012 - May 2015
 

Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, US, Bachelors, Physics and Mathematics

Major in Physics and Minor in Mathematics with an Internship at the Physics Laser Laboratory studying under Dr. Murnick.

Sep 2008 - May 2012
 

Awards 

NJSOA Graduate Architecture Student Medal of Honor, 1st Place

The NJSOA Architecture Medals are awarded to the outstanding undergraduate and graduate students for academic achievement and design excellence. The Architecture Medals are the highest honors presented by the New Jersey School of Architecture.

2015
 

Stephen Braynock Memorial Scholarship, 1st Place

Awarded for academic excellence, creativity, and leadership.

2014
 

Design Showcase, Nomination

2014
 

Excellence in Design First Year, Award

First Year Graduate Excellence in Design - Hon. Mention

2013
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills