Construction science prof refines model of COVID-19 cases
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June 12, 2020
A model that health experts commonly use to predict coronavirus fatality rates has a narrower gap between predicted coronavirus cases and actual cases after it’s modified with tweaks created by John Nichols, associate professor of construction science, who has decades of experience as a statistical analyst.
Planning prof heads study of disaster housing aid
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June 12, 2020
After a natural disaster, private aid groups spring into action, helping Americans recover from tornadoes, floods and other calamities. But could these groups help long-term, post-disaster housing recovery more effectively?
A message from the dean
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June 2, 2020
A message from dean Jorge Vanegas about the tragic death of George Floyd, a Texas A&M University - Kingsville former student and fellow human.
Viz prof aids in integration of art, science learning
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June 2, 2020
Momentum continues to grow in the movement to integrate the humanities and arts into science, engineering, mathematics and medicine higher education curricula. It’s fueled by movement advocates, whose leaders include Carol LaFayette, professor of visualization.
LAUP professors earn arts & humanities fellowships
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May 1, 2020
Two College of Architecture faculty members, Hope Hui Rising and Andrea Roberts, earned prestigious fellowships from Texas A&M University’s Arts & Humanities Fellowship Program, announced by Research at Texas A&M today.
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Former students lead online learning transition amid COVID-19
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April 29, 2020
Texas A&M’s massive, yet lightning-fast move to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic was a heroic accomplishment led by staff members who are former College of Architecture students.
Former student remembered as expert planner
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April 16, 2020
Rick Mobley ‘81, a leading transportation planning expert who led numerous, major transportation projects throughout the U.S., passed away April 13, 2020.
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Premier planners, designers to head spring LAUP series
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January 10, 2019
Leading planners, designers, authors and educators will discuss a wide variety of trending topics at the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning Spring 2019 Lecture Series. The public lectures are scheduled at 6 p.m. in Scoates 208.
CoSci prof earns Regan Prize for innovative research
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January 9, 2019
For a research agenda that spans numerous disciplines, and leadership in an inaugural college charrette that included students from all four of its departments, Zofia Rybkowski, associate professor of construction science, earned the 2018 Regan Interdisciplinary Prize.
Diversity-related solutions sought for hackathon
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January 4, 2019
Teams of Texas A&M students vying for a total of $5,000 in prize money will develop solutions for diversity-related campus issues Feb. 8-9, 2019 at Bridging Differences, the College of Architecture Diversity Council’s annual hackathon.
Prof’s drawing makes finals in architecture art competition
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January 3, 2019
An image that investigates the symbiosis of art, drawn by Alejandro Borges, a member of the Texas A&M architecture faculty, was given finalist honors by leading art curators and critics for the prestigious 44th AIA Dallas Ken Roberts Memorial Delineation Competition.
Viz donor named to executive post at global consultancy
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December 13, 2018
Cedric Sims ‘94, a leading homeland security expert and Texas A&M Department of Visualization scholarship donor, is a new senior vice president at Booz Allen Hamilton, a global consulting firm that specializes in defense, health, energy and international development.
ENDS students create designs for Fort Worth surgical tower
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November 30, 2018
This fall, fourth-year environmental design students in an Architecture-For-Health studio grappled with the challenge of designing a 14-story surgical tower on a small site at the Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas.
Film symposium to explore design theory, practice
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November 21, 2018
A wide variety of research and creative work by film and design scholars and filmmakers will be featured in the 2019 Architecture and Film Symposium, a new forum May 4 - 5, 2019 that endeavors to promote innovation in design theory, teaching and practice.
Teaching excellence by arch prof honored by Montague award
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November 19, 2018
The teaching excellence of Juan Carlos Baltazar, Texas A&M associate professor of architecture, was recognized Nov. 5 when he and eight fellow Aggie faculty were honored as 2018-2019 Montague-Center for Teaching Excellence Scholars.
Study abroad prof edits Archimedes exhibit catalog
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November 19, 2018
Centuries of art and ideas from ancient Greece to the Renaissance are brought to life for College of Architecture study abroad students in Italy in a series of vivid lectures by Giovanni Di Pasquale, Texas A&M adjunct professor of science history and design philosophy.
ENDS major scores historic preservation internship in D.C.
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November 19, 2018
Texas A&M environmental design major Christine Miterko learned in detail about aspects of the federal government’s role in preserving historic sites at an internship in the nation’s capital last summer.
Tech startup launch features Texas A&M architecture prof
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November 8, 2018
The launch in Austin of a new incubator for business ventures that feature sustainable practices was headlined by Ahmed Ali, Texas A&M assistant professor of architecture.
Planning profs studying systems, hazard plan links
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November 8, 2018
Two urban planning professors are looking to improve communities’ resilience to flooding by investigating the relationships between flood infrastructure systems, the communication networks between planning agencies and the natural hazard plans they create.
Planning prof notes post-Harvey city planning changes
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November 8, 2018
Hurricane Harvey’s widespread damage forced cities throughout the U.S. to take a more critical look at their infrastructure and hazard mitigation plans, said Galen Newman, Texas A&M associate professor of urban planning.
Arch prof helping restore original hues of Bermuda houses
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October 24, 2018
Historic houses in Bermuda could be restored to their original colors with help from a team of U.S. architects and conservation experts that includes Brent Fortenberry, assistant professor of architecture at Texas A&M.
Modernism, sacred architecture explored in prof's new book
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October 24, 2018
A new book edited by Anat Geva, Texas A&M professor of architecture, that challenges its readers to consider how Modern architects sought to create sacred buildings imbued with a divine presence, hits bookstores Oct. 26, 2018.
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Planning prof heads study of disaster housing aid
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A message from the dean
June 2, 2020
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Former student remembered as expert planner
April 16, 2020
Leading educator named new head of Architecture Dept.
April 1, 2020
COVID-19 tests given in student-built clinic
March 30, 2020
Legendary emeritus prof remembered as inspiration
March 18, 2020
LIVE Lab-developed games featured at foundation event
March 10, 2020
Alumnus carves sculpture honoring band history
February 26, 2020
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Arch prof’s app could be used for LEGO, IKEA projects
February 18, 2020
Aggie scholars help develop disaster resilience software
February 13, 2020
Emeritus prof edits landmark disaster planning book
February 5, 2020
Texas A&M researchers enabling buildings to ‘breathe’
January 29, 2020
Student team wins second in Disney Imagineering competition
January 28, 2020
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