Beginning My Ph.D. Journey at the University of Wyoming

On January 9, 2024, I began a new chapter as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Civil, Architectural Engineering, and Construction Management at the University of Wyoming.

I am pursuing a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Construction Management and working with Professor Charlie (Chengyi) Zhang, Ph.D., P.E., and the Construction Research and Innovation Lab (CRIL). My research focuses on workplace and workforce safety in the construction sites.

This opportunity represents both responsibility and growth. Doctoral study demands discipline, patience, and long-term commitment, and I look forward to developing as a researcher while contributing to meaningful projects.

Coming from a remote background where clear academic pathways were not always visible, reaching this stage required persistence and support from many people. I am especially grateful to my parents, family members, mentors, and colleagues who encouraged me along the way.

This milestone is not an endpoint, but the beginning of a longer journey in research, learning, and professional development.

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