6 Women Making Waves in Architecture Education
March 8, 2021
Architecture and design schools are one of the many frontlines in an industry facing a constellation of challenges, not least among them COVID-19, climate change, equity, and social justice. A year into the global pandemic, as Zoom fatigue and a spiraling sense of isolation are impacting nearly everyone, an emphasis on connectivity between disciplines, communities, other professions, and each other remains top of mind.
In this two-part series honoring Women’s History Month,
Interior Design speaks with 11 women forging positive change as architecture school deans in the northeast. In addition to being heavyweight researchers, writers, industry leaders, and advocates, they bring a unique perspective about what it s like to break barriers at some of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning most of which have historically seen men dominate top leadership roles.
6 Women Making Waves in Architecture Education
March 8, 2021
Architecture and design schools are one of the many frontlines in an industry facing a constellation of challenges, not least among them COVID-19, climate change, equity, and social justice. A year into the global pandemic, as Zoom fatigue and a spiraling sense of isolation are impacting nearly everyone, an emphasis on connectivity between disciplines, communities, other professions, and each other remains top of mind.
In this two-part series honoring Women’s History Month,
Interior Design speaks with 11 women forging positive change as architecture school deans in the northeast. In addition to being heavyweight researchers, writers, industry leaders, and advocates, they bring a unique perspective about what it s like to break barriers at some of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning most of which have historically seen men dominate top leadership roles.
After almost 17 years at Pratt Institute, Dr. Helen Matusow-Ayres will be retiring as vice president for student affairs on June 30, 2021. As a member of the senior administration, Matusow-Ayres has been integral in promoting student needs and improving spaces for learning, wellness, and community on the Brooklyn and Manhattan campuses.
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After almost 17 years at Pratt Institute, Dr. Helen Matusow-Ayres will be retiring as vice president for student affairs on June 30, 2021. As a member of the senior administration, Matusow-Ayres has been integral in promoting student needs and improving spaces for learning, wellness, and community on the Brooklyn and Manhattan campuses.