Reem Alzaabi is currently in her 5th year of study in the Architectural Engineering Program at Penn State University. In May of 2017, she will graduate with a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering with a focus in construction management. Reem is a member of a number of professional and student organizations including the Student Society of Architectural Engineering (SSAE), Society of Women in Engineering (SWE), and Emirates Student Union (ESU).

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During the past summer, Reem participated in her first two internships in her home town, Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Her first internship was with Mubadala Development Company. Mubadala is an investment and development company supporting the growth of a dynamic and diversified UAE economy. She was working in the construction management services department alongside with the project manager on a project that is currently under construction. Her second internship was with Aldar. Aldar is the leading real estate developer in Abu Dhabi. Reem had the advantage to work with the design manager of the company. She had the opportunity to work on several project that are currently going on in AlReem Island and AlMaria Island. Reem is planning to get the FE exam license and to become LEED accredited professional. After graduation, Reem plans to become one of the recognizable people in the construction industry in her hometown.

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Far from academics, Reem loves traveling specially to island or to cities by the ocean. She enjoys water activities including parasailing, jet skiing, snorkeling, sailing, windsurfing, yachting, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and boat racing.