Young Eve Hinman had no burning desire to be a structural engineer. Nor did she have an innate curiosity about the effects of bombs and explosions on buildings. Matter of fact, as a youngster Hinman didn't realize she had an aptitude for math and science. Influenced by her mother's passion, Hinman was on a path to become an artist. Then her life-course shifted. Today Hinman owns Hinman Consulting Engineers, Inc., and is considered a pioneer in the specialized area of blast engineering.