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  • University of Michigan

    Aug. 2022 - May 2024
    Ann Arbor, MI

    • Master of Architecture

    • 3.90 Overall GPA

    Clemson University

    Aug. 2018 - May 2022
    Clemson, SC

    • Bachelor of Arts in Architecture

    • Minor in Music

    • 3.93 Overall GPA

    Midlands Technical College

    Aug. 2017 - July 2018
    Columbia, SC

    • Attended classes in architecture and general education before transferring to Clemson University

    • 3.80 Overall GPA

    Lexington High School

    Aug. 2014 - June 2017
    Lexington, SC

  • ROSSETTI
    Designer I
    June 2024 - Present

    Intern
    May 2023 - Aug 2023

    Detroit, MI

    BOUDREAUX
    Emerging Professional
    Jan. 2022 – May 2022

    Intern
    May 2022 – Aug. 2021

    Columbia, SC

    • Worked on numerous projects at various phases within the firm. I was involved directly in programming and schematic design for a competition-winning project as well as design development and construction documents. I also created renderings for several projects ranging from upfits to city master plans.

  • Digital Fabrication and the Design Build Studio by William Carpenter

    Sept. 2023
    Routledge

    • Large-scale deployable shelter from Professor Choma’s design research studio at Clemson University is included in book, Digital Fabrication and the Design Build Studio by William Carpenter (Routledge, September 2023).

    Archinect News

    Dec. 2021
    Archinect

    • Work from Professor Choma’s design research studio at Clemson University featured in the article, “Joseph Choma explores foldable shelters with his students at Clemson University” by Josh Niland for Archinect.com (Archinect, December 2021).

    2020 SAAMA Catalog

    June 2020
    Kennesaw State University

    • Model for Asheville Transit Hub from Professor Pass’s design studio featured in 2020 edition of Student Annual Architecture Models + Artifacts (Kennesaw State University, June 2020).

  • AIA South Carolina Chapter Award
    Nominated

    Feb. 2022

    • Given to a 4th-year student who has been selected by the faculty for his or her academic achievement, highest quality of design ability, professional promise, and service. (Winner to be announced in April 2022)

    Peter R. Lee and Kenneth J. Russo Award
    Nominated

    Feb. 2022

    • Given to a 4th-year student who has consistently demonstrated a search for design excellence. (Winner to be announced in April 2022)

    Alpha Rho Chi Medal
    Nominated

    Feb. 2022

    • Given to a graduating student who has shown an ability for leadership, performing willing service for his/her school and departments, and gives promise of real, professional merit through his/her attitude and personality. (Winner to be announced in April 2022)

    2021 Upstate Music Awards
    Nominated

    Nov. 2021

    • An EP I released in February 2021 titled, Fly Fishing was nominated for Best EP by the Upstate Music Awards. The song, “Whirlpool” off this EP was also nominated for Best Single.

    South Carolina LIFE Scholarship Recipient

    2018 - 2022

    • A merit-based scholarship program administered by the financial aid office at Clemson and other universities in South Carolina.

    Clemson University Presidents List

    Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019

    • Awarded to students who achieve a 4.0-grade point average.

    Clemson University Deans List

    Fall 2022, Spring 2019, Fall 2018

    • Awarded to students who achieve a 3.5-grade point average.

  • AIA South Carolina Design Awards
    Participant

    Nov. 2021

    • My project, “Where The Grass Grows”, designed in collaboration with Ria Naab during Juile Wilkersons Intro to Urban Contexts studio, was submitted to the AIASC Design Awards in the Student Design Award category.