1. MONA KARIMZADEH
mona.karimzadeh@wsu.edu ▪347-445-4172
www.linkedin.com/in/mona-karimzadeh-934936112
OBJECTIVE To obtain a Structural Engineering Internship that will enable me to use my interdisciplinary
background in civil engineering and architectural design.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Structural Engineering: Aug. 2014-Present
Washington State University (3.6 GPA)
Bachelor of Art in Architecture: Sept. 2005-July 2010
Islamic Azad University (IAUT), Tabriz, Iran. (17.05/20 GPA)
COMPUTER SKILLS
Design Programs: Auto CAD, Revit, MS Office Suit, Adobe Illustrator CS, 3Ds MAX, Adobe
Photoshop CS, SketchUp,
Scientific, Analytical Programs: CASHEW, SAPWood, SAP2000, MATLAB, GIS(ESRI), Abaqus
GRADUATE COURSES
Advanced Mechanics of Material, Finite Element, Advanced Timber Design, Earthquake Engineering,
Advanced Steel Design
PROJECTS AND RESEARCH
Calculating the Seismic Response Modification Factor 2015-Present
Currently working on nonlinear earthquake analysis of timber shear walls using adhesive
connections. Developed finite element models in SAP2000 and SAPWood. Follow-up results will
provide revisions for current R-value of adhesive shear walls in the United States building code.
Designing and constructing a cable-suspended bridge Spring 2015
Worked with a team from multiple disciplines in the Bridge Design Contest held at Washington
State University. Used linear and nonlinear computational procedures to analyze durability of the
project.
Digital Fabrication Research Spring 2013
Used Kerf methods to experiment with the flexibility of wood. The subsequent calculations,
modeling, and cost estimation were undertaken as a group effort to build a large wooden spherical
pavilion. This work was presented to the public at the Washington State Museum of Art as well as
the Spokane NorthTown Mall.
Undergraduate-level Design Projects 2005-2010
Designed a museum of light, a cultural complex (conservatoire), a commercial complex,
a commercial arcade, a residential complex, a hospital, and a greenhouse.
JOB EXPERIENCE
Mechanics of Materials Teaching Assistant Aug. 2015-Present
TA to 130 students. Required to offer 2 office hours per week. Grade homework as well as
provide tutoring.
Capital Planning and Development Intern June 2014-Aug. 2014
Used ArcGIS to record the landscaping and terrain on campus. Gave the university estimates for a
future building on campus.
Tarheno Group of Consultants and Design Engineers Intern Sept. 2010-May 2013
Worked on earthquake safety and remodeling projects using Knauf "gypsum" products. Used
AutoCAD and Revit to create 2D drawings and 3D models.
Statics Teaching Assistant: Aug. 2007-Dec. 2007
A 15-week commitment in which I graded homework, held office hours, and tutored 60 students.