CoSci head aims to link dept. to space-based initiatives
posted October 11, 2018
As plans to settle the moon and Mars continue to gather steam, Patrick Suermann, head of the Department of Construction Science, is positioning the department as a leading research consultant to visionaries shooting, literally, for the moon.
Viz-developed video game helps calculus students in China
posted October 2, 2018
Variant: Limits, a video game developed in part by Texas A&M visualization students, is helping Chinese undergraduates succeed in introductory calculus, one of the toughest classes to pass on a university campus.
Prof develops new tool to help planners in shrinking cities
posted September 26, 2018
Urban planners in shrinking cities grappling with a growing number of vacant lots could get help from a new planning tool developed by Galen Newman, associate professor of urban planning, and a team of university researchers.
Arch students aid restoration of historic train depot
posted September 26, 2018
Using high-tech tools including photogrammetry, laser scanning and 3-D modeling, Texas A&M architecture students created historic documentation and restoration plans for a beloved 105-year-old Deanville, Texas-based train depot.
Disney Pixar pros mentor Vizzers in summer workshop
posted September 21, 2018
During a summer-long workshop known for testing the mettle of Texas A&M graduate visualization students, four teams, mentored by visiting artists from Disney’s Pixar Animated Studios, crafted short animated films featuring the comedic exploits of dissimilar robots.
Students created games in 48 hours at Chillennium 2018
posted September 14, 2018
Student video game designers created electronic games from scratch in Chillennium 2018, a giant, Texas A&M student-run game jam competition Oct. 12-14, 2018 in the university’s Memorial Student Center.
Arch prof’s drawings selected for Miami juried art exhibit
posted September 12, 2018
Two drawings exploring the nature of human thinking and perception by architecture faculty member Alejandro Borges were chosen for a Sept. 27 – Oct. 2, 2018 juried show at a Miami gallery that highlights exceptional mid-career and emerging artists.
Oct. 29 symposium spotlights college, faculty research
posted September 5, 2018
The wide variety of research and creative work by faculty and doctoral students will be showcased at “Natural, Built, Virtual,” the college’s 20th annual research symposium, October 29, 2018, at Preston Geren Auditorium.
Premier urban planners highlight fall lecture series
posted August 31, 2018
Leading designers, authors and educators will discuss a wide variety of completed and ongoing projects in the 2018 LAUP Fall Lecture Series. The public lectures are scheduled at 6 p.m. in Scoates Lecture Hall room 208 on Mondays throughout the upcoming months.
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Viz prof’s exhibit to open new Arts Council gallery
posted October 11, 2018
The first exhibit at the new Arts Council of Brazos Valley location, 4180 Highway 6 South in College Station, will launch Oct. 16, 2018 with colorful, abstract oil paintings and a sculpture created by Dmitri Koustov, Texas A&M visualization lecturer.
Viz prof honored by arts council for hybrid creations
posted October 2, 2018
For making lasting, impactful contributions to the Bryan/College Station area with her creative efforts, Jinsil Hwaryoung Seo, assistant professor of visualization, was named the M.L. “Sonny” Moss Artist of the Year by the Arts Council of the Brazos Valley.
LAND programs ranked among nation’s best
posted October 2, 2018
Texas A&M’s landscape architecture programs were once again ranked among the nation’s best in annual lists published by DesignIntelligence, a company that helps firms and built environment educators anticipate future industry trends.
Arch dept. to host TSA Aggie reception Nov. 8 in Ft. Worth
posted October 2, 2018
Former students and friends of the Texas A&M Department of Architecture are invited to the annual Aggie TxA reception at the 79th annual Texas Society of Architects Conference and Design Expo in Fort Worth.
Prof develops new tool to help planners in shrinking cities
posted September 26, 2018
Urban planners in shrinking cities grappling with a growing number of vacant lots could get help from a new planning tool developed by Galen Newman, associate professor of urban planning, and a team of university researchers.
Acclaimed artists to perform in ’18-’19 academy season
posted September 25, 2018
A diverse line-up of acclaimed artists promises to thrill audiences during the Texas A&M Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts’ 2018-19 season. The AVPA is entering its second year under the direction of Weiling He, associate professor of architecture.
Natural, Built Virtual: 2017 College of Architecture Research Symposium
Songjukta Datta
Graduate student, Department of Construction Science
“A Data Driven Use-Specific Site Asset Relocation Framework”