When I transferred to Texas State, I lacked direction—until I received an email about the CIM program. That email led to a conversation with Dr. Penlerick, which completely changed my path.

Since joining CIM, my experience has been transformative. The program’s hands-on approach goes beyond traditional learning, offering opportunities like our in-house concrete lab and summer internships. These experiences have equipped me with practical skills and real-world exposure. From the coursework to industry events, every aspect of the program has boosted my confidence and readiness.

Through CIM, I’ve had the chance to attend incredible industry events like NRMCA ConcreteWorks in Denver, where I helped host a booth to promote the program, and Project Precast in Indianapolis, a challenging 48-hour team design competition that allowed me to collaborate with peers from architecture and engineering. These experiences not only deepened my understanding of the industry but also helped me build lasting professional connections.