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Ep. 9: Shaping the Future of University Community Engagement

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of FutureBuilt. Today our host, Ben Wiggins, speaks with guest, Jaimie Masterson, Director of Texas Target Communities (TCC) at Texas A&M University. Watch along as Jaimie talks about how TCC is impacting communities with the collaboration of faculty, the university, and students - leaving an impact worth over $12 million dollars and being recognized nationally. From innovations to good decision-making and team dynamics, this conversation captures the level of detail that makes TCC such a great organization.

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Guest: Jaimie Masterson, Director of Texas Target Communities

Host: Ben Wiggins

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 01:27) Introduction and Teaser

(01:28 - 02:23) How Jaimie Found Her Way to the School of Architecture

(02:24 - 03:24) Connecting with Community Partners

(03:25 - 06:40) Let’s Talk about Nolanville, Opportunity, and Autonomous Vehicles

(06:41 - 07:44) Preparing a Success and Listening to All Perspectives

(07:45 - 10:13) How to Get Involved With Us - Students and Communities

(10:14 - 12:00) What Communities Are We Looking for? What Makes a Good Fit

(12:01 - 13:35) Texas A&M Is Winning the Community Engagement Award

(13:36 - 16:09) Success Is About Shifting the Focus to the Community

(16:10 - 17:34) Program Numbers and Sharing the Knowledge

(17:35 - 18:26) Texas A&M Foundation and the Good Neighbor Fund

(18:27 - 18:51) Outro & Check us out!

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Ep. 8: Empowering Communities: Architecture’s Impactful Research

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to another inspirational episode of FutureBuilt. Join us in a captivating conversation with Dr. Shannon Van Zandt, the former Dean of Research at the School of Architecture. Dr. Van Zandt, a visionary leader and researcher, sheds light on the groundbreaking research initiatives at the Texas A&M Architecture Program that are reshaping the world we live in.

From innovative strategies for community enhancement to harnessing the power of AI for efficiency gains, this episode delves into the multifaceted realm of architecture research. Dr. Van Zandt takes us on a journey through the process of involving students in impactful research endeavors and how this involvement propels their careers forward.

Learn more about these programs and the faculty at https://www.arch.tamu.edu/. Don’t miss this exciting and motivating episode of FutureBuilt!

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Guest:

Dr. Shannon Van Zandt, Former Dean of Research, School of Architecture

Host:

Chelsea Reber

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 01:35) Introduction

(01:36 - 03:23) Research for the Texas A&M Architecture Program

(03:24 - 04:09) Research to Help Communities

(04:10 - 05:04) Involvement of Students

(05:05 - 05:50) Influence of Research in Student’s Careers

(05:51 - 07:32) Using AI to Increase Efficiency

(07:33 - 09:02) Partnering to Improve Communities

(09:03 - 11:11) Augmented Reality and Utilizing Systems

(11:12 - 12:15) New Solutions for Affordable Housing

(12:16 - 13:32) Research for More Accurate Expense Estimates

(13:33 - 14:45) Faculty from different Colleges Collaborations

(14:46 - 15:50) Solving Problems with Different Perspectives

(15:51 - 16:43) School of Architecture Biggest in the Country

(16:44 - 19:01) Funding for Research

(19:01 - 19:13) Outro

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Ep. 7: Enabling Students through Industry Partnerships

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of FutureBuilt. Today our host, Ben Wiggins, speaks with guests Hernan Guerra Santos, Industry Relations Coordinator, and Donna Coussons, Executive Director of Design Industry Engagement. These Aggies go into the power of the Aggie Network and the real-world experiences their students acquire due to their partnerships with different companies across several industries. Listen in to hear how advisory councils are building these real-world experiences for students and how you can partner with the School of Architecture to help build up students.

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Guests:

Hernan Guerra Santos, Industry Relations Coordinator

Donna Coussons, Executive Director of Design Industry Engagement

Host: Ben Wiggins

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 01:10) Introductions

(01:11 - 04:41) The Path to Aggieland

(04:42 - 06:38) The Aggie Internet

(06:39 - 08:43) Connected by the Spirit of Aggieland

(08:44 - 10:36) The Bridge Between Students and Businesses

(10:37 - 12:10) Input from Industry Partners

(12:11 - 13:21) Construction Industry Advisory Council

(13:22 - 14:10) New Exciting Opportunities

(14:11 - 16:04) How You Can Get Involved

(16:05 - 17:06) Support from the Aggie Network

(17:07 - 18:52) A New Aggie Legacy

(18:53 - 19:26) The Power of the Aggie Network

(19:27 - 21:05) Aggie Advice

(21:06 - 21:28) Closing

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Ep. 6: Preparing Students for Success in the Workforce

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:45:00 +0000

Welcome back to another inspirational episode of FutureBuilt. Our host, Chelsea Reber, chats with Shelley Holliday, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Architecture, about her love for the students at the School of Architecture. Shelley speaks about the passion and curiosity that she sees in her students and the ways that these students are being prepared to jump into the workforce. From studying abroad, internships, or working with other universities the possibilities to gain real-world experience in the School of Architecture are limitless.

Learn more about the programs and faculty at Texas A&M’s School of Architecture at https://www.arch.tamu.edu/ Don’t miss this exciting and motivating episode of FutureBuilt!

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Guest: Shelley Holliday, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Architecture

Host: Chelsea Reber

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 01:14) Introduction

(01:15 - 02:15) The Path to Aggieland

(02:16 - 03:47) Supporting All Students

(03:48 - 04:52) A Student’s Best Friend

(04:53 - 07:05) A Plethora of Resources for Students

(07:06 - 08:46) Moving from Or to And

(08:47 - 09:29) Students Building a Better World

(09:30 - 10:22) Be Engaged in Your Education

(10:23 - 11:05) Using Culture as a Foundation

(11:06 - 11:43) Celebrating the Wins

(11:44 - 12:01) Closing

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Ep. 5: Experience the Transformative Power of Studying Abroad

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:15:00 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of FutureBuilt. Today our host, Ben Wiggins sits down with Leslie Feigenbaum, the Associate Dean for International Programs and Infrastructure, to have a discussion about the study abroad program with the School of Architecture. Tune in as our guest explores the transformative journey of studying abroad and the efforts the School of Architecture undertakes to assist students in reaching their desired destinations.

To learn more about our new online Construction Science Master's Program visit https://www.arch.tamu.edu/academics/graduate-programs/online-master-of-science-in-construction-management/. You won’t want to miss this transformative episode of FutureBuilt!

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Guest: Leslie Feigenbaum, Associate Dean for International Programs and Infrastructure

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 01:22) Introduction

(01:21 - 02:00) The Path to Aggieland

(02:01 - 03:14) Changing the Context of How You Learn

(03:15 - 04:42) Oh the Places You’ll Go

(04:43 - 06:22) Rigid and Flexible

(06:23 - 08:14) Removing Barriers to Study Abroad

(08:15 - 11:18) Transformed Students and Changed Perspectives

(11:19 - 13:02) The Power of Experiencing a Different Culture

(13:03 - 14:15) A Universal Career

(14:16 - 15:05) Architecture Across the World

(15:06 - 16:59) An Appreciation of the Past

(17:00 - 18:42) Exposure to New Problem Solving

(18:43 - 20:46) Seize the Opportunity

(20:47 - 21:11) Closing

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Ep. 4: Constructing the Future at A&M

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of FutureBuilt.We are joined by our guest Phil Lewis, the Interim Department Head of Construction Science. Our host, Chelsea Reber, starts the episode by getting some background on our guest and digging into how Texas A&M stands out from other universities. This episode explores the different research, student support in the Construction Science program, online degrees, and the Aggie network. Learn about all this and more; you won’t want to miss out on this episode!

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Guests: Dr. Phil Lewis - Interim Department Head, Construction Science

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 00:58) Introduction

(00:59 - 02:12) About Our Guest

(02:13 - 05:38) Student Support in the Program

(05:39 - 07:12) Online Master’s Degree Program

(07:13 - 08:17) The Increase in Research

(08:18 - 11:50) A&M Architecture School Culture and Network

(11:51 - 12:12) Closing Thoughts

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Ep. 3: 100 Years of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of FutureBuilt. Today we are joined by our guest Galen Newman, Department Head of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning, about the three distinguishing factors that set LAUP apart from other departments across the country. Listen in to hear about the exciting plans that Newman and his department have for celebrating their 100th anniversary and how these Aggies are using their skills to help throughout the community.

Discover more by visiting the website https://www.arch.tamu.edu/. You won’t want to miss this educational and engaging episode of FutureBuilt!

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Host: Chelsea Reber

Guests: Dr. Galen Newman, Department Head, Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 01:11) Introductions

(01:12 - 02:47) Road to TAMU School of Architecture

(02:48 - 04:28) Texas A&M Stands Out

(04:29 - 07:30) Differences between Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning

(07:31 - 09:17) 100 Years of Landscape Architecture!

(09:18 - 12:11) Top 3 Distinguishing Factors of TAMU LAUP

(12:12 - 13:14) Real-World Experience: Near and Abroad

(13:15 - 15:55) Designing and Helping Communities Across the World

(15:56 - 18:24) Typical Career Paths for LAUP Graduates

(18:25 - 19:51) Developing Technical Skills

(19:52 - 22:28) Impact of Aggies

(22:29 - 24:56) Research and Grants

(24:57 - 26:28) Supporting the Students

(26:29 - 28:13) Growing Strong Leaders through Strong Relationships

(28:14 - 28:42) Closing Remarks

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Ep. 2: The Vast World of A&M Architecture

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Welcome to "FutureBuilt," the Texas A&M School of Architecture Podcast. In this episode, we are joined by Greg Luhan, Representing the Department of Head Architecture.

They start the conversation by discussing how Greg entered the world of architecture, we then move on to the many different courses you can take, Camp Arch, new career paths and so much more, you won’t want to skip this podcast!

Don’t miss out on this educational and entertaining episode. If you want to learn more about joining the Texas A&M School of Architecture visit https://www.arch.tamu.edu/

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Guests: Greg Luhan - Department Head of Architecture

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 01:10) Introduction

(01:11 - 04:55) Exiting avenues in A&M

(04:56 - 06:35) Getting into architecture

(06:36 - 10:22) Camp Arch

(10:23 - 13:13) Teaching change to students

(13:14 - 16:04) Passion in Architecture

(16:05 - 18:33) Setting A&M apart

(18:34 - 23:25) Various programs

(23:26 - 28:02) Aggies giving back

(28:03 - 28:26) Closing

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