Ep. 9: Shaping the Future of University Community Engagement

Ep. 10: Supporting the Future of A&M

Welcome back to another episode of FutureBuilt. Today our host, Chelsea Reber, speaks with our guest Meredith Brown the Director of Development at the School of Architecture. We start this episode off by discussing Meredith’s position as the Director of Development, and why she chooses to call Texas A&M her home. After briefly exploring Meredith's background, we delve into the nuances of endowments: their purpose, various types, and why contributing is crucial if you aim to empower A&M students to reach their fullest potential. Be sure to watch the whole episode of FutureBuilt to learn how you can help support the future of Texas.  Learn more or donate to help develop a future student at https://www.txamfoundation.com/give.aspx You won’t want to miss this educational and engaging episode of FutureBuilt! To enter to win an iPad sponsored by Podcast Architects, please click the following link: https://gleam.io/iZOSZ/ipad-giveaway [https://gleam.io/iZOSZ/ipad-giveaway] To get “The 3 Core Skills to Level Up as a Leader of Character in the Architectural World“ please click the link and fill out the form: https://podcastviewer.com/futurebuilt/ [https://podcastviewer.com/futurebuilt/] Guest: Meredith Brown, Director of Development, School of Architecture Host: Chelsea Reber Time stamps:  (00:00 - 01:04) Introductions (01:05 - 02:10) About Our Guest (02:11 - 04:25) Development in A&M (04:25 - 05:25) How Endowments Work  (05:26 - 07:05) Helping Students (07:06 - 11:46) Who Endowments Effect  (11:47 - 13:58) Personal Donations (13:59 - 15:06) How Anyone Can Donate  (15:07 - 15:27) Closing Thoughts Don't forget to follow us on:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/tamuarch [https://twitter.com/tamuarch] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tamuarch/ [https://www.facebook.com/tamuarch/] and see the most recent College of Architecture news at:  http://one.arch.tamu.edu/ [http://one.arch.tamu.edu/]

Ep. 9: Shaping the Future of University Community Engagement

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.  Learn more about the program at https://www.arch.tamu.edu/ [https://www.arch.tamu.edu/]. You won’t want to miss this fantastic episode of FutureBuilt! To enter to win an iPad sponsored by Podcast Architects, please click the following link: https://gleam.io/iZOSZ/ipad-giveaway [https://gleam.io/iZOSZ/ipad-giveaway] To get “The 3 Core Skills to Level Up as a Leader of Character in the Architectural World“ please click the link and fill out the form: https://podcastviewer.com/futurebuilt/ [https://podcastviewer.com/futurebuilt/] 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! Don't forget to follow us on:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/tamuarch [https://twitter.com/tamuarch] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tamuarch/ [https://www.facebook.com/tamuarch/] and see the most recent College of Architecture news at:  http://one.arch.tamu.edu/ [http://one.arch.tamu.edu/]

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

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/ [https://www.arch.tamu.edu/]. Don’t miss this exciting and motivating episode of FutureBuilt! To enter to win an iPad sponsored by Podcast Architects, please click the following link: https://gleam.io/iZOSZ/ipad-giveaway [https://gleam.io/iZOSZ/ipad-giveaway]  To get “The 3 Core Skills to Level Up as a Leader of Character in the Architectural World” please click the link and fill out the form: https://podcastviewer.com/futurebuilt/ [https://podcastviewer.com/futurebuilt/]  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 Don't forget to follow us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tamuarch [https://twitter.com/tamuarch] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tamuarch/ [https://www.facebook.com/tamuarch/] and see the most recent College of Architecture news at: http://one.arch.tamu.edu/ [http://one.arch.tamu.edu/]

Ep. 7: Enabling Students through Industry Partnerships

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. Learn more about the program at https://www.arch.tamu.edu/ [https://www.arch.tamu.edu/]. You won’t want to miss this fantastic episode of FutureBuilt! To enter to win an iPad sponsored by Podcast Architects, please click the following link: https://gleam.io/iZOSZ/ipad-giveaway [https://gleam.io/iZOSZ/ipad-giveaway] To get “The 3 Core Skills to Level Up as a Leader of Character in the Architectural World“ please click the link and fill out the form: https://podcastviewer.com/futurebuilt/ [https://podcastviewer.com/futurebuilt/] 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 Don't forget to follow us on:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/tamuarch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tamuarch/ and see the most recent College of Architecture news at:  http://one.arch.tamu.edu/

Ep. 6: Preparing Students for Success in the Workforce

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/ [https://www.arch.tamu.edu/] Don’t miss this exciting and motivating episode of FutureBuilt! To enter to win an iPad sponsored by Podcast Architects, please click the following link: https://gleam.io/iZOSZ/ipad-giveaway [https://gleam.io/iZOSZ/ipad-giveaway] To get “The 3 Core Skills to Level Up as a Leader of Character in the Architectural World“ please click the link and fill out the form: https://podcastviewer.com/futurebuilt/ [https://podcastviewer.com/futurebuilt/] 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 Don't forget to follow us on:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/tamuarch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tamuarch/ and see the most recent College of Architecture news at:  http://one.arch.tamu.edu/