Faculty & Staff Accomplishments
We are excited to share recent accomplishments from faculty and staff members at our campuses around the world.
Accomplishments are listed by date of achievement in reverse chronological order, with the most recent first.
Alessandro Melis
School of Architecture and DesignAlessandro Melis, Ph.D., IDC Foundation endowed chair and professor in the School of Architecture and Design, presented a seminar at an online meeting of the American Institute of Architects New York State on March 25, 2025. The presentation, , addressed the urgent need for architects to adopt transformative practices in response to the global environmental crisis.
Alessandro Melis
School of Architecture and DesignAlessandro Melis, Ph.D., IDC Foundation endowed chair and professor in the School of Architecture and Design, has been invited to be part of the Scientific Committee and the Jury of The . The Prize would boost the quality of architecture by looking at the final result, analysing and focusing on the project and constructive plan process, and giving special attention to people who determine the success of the work: the architect and the client, supported by the project executors and the public administrations.
Colleen Kirk
School of ManagementColleen P. Kirk, D.P.S., professor of marketing, published a paper, "," in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, on March 18, 2025. The academic article featured Kirk's research on consumers' misplaced reluctance to invite themselves to join the plans of others.
Evan Shieh
School of Architecture and DesignEvan Shieh, M.AUD., assistant professor of architecture, gave a public book talk lecture hosted by the at the Head Hi Bookstore in Brooklyn on March 8, 2025.
Nicole Calma-Roddin
College of Arts and SciencesNicole Calma-Roddin, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology and counseling, co-presented a paper entitled "Learning outcomes and empathy when using a narrative game vs. textbook-style presentation" at the annual meeting of the in New York City on March 7, 2025.
Alessandro Melis
School of Architecture and DesignAlessandro Melis, Ph.D., IDC Foundation endowed chair and professor in the School of Architecture and Design, \nwas a keynote speaker at an event organized by , the National Organization of Professional Workers, which took place on March 7, 2025, at the Auditorium of the Metropolitan City of Turin. The event focused on the future of the liberal professions, addressing key topics such as civil and criminal liability, new forms of professional aggregation, and the impact of artificial intelligence. With his expertise in innovation and sustainability, Melis provided a strategic vision on the challenges and opportunities in the sector, fostering dialogue among institutions, experts, and professionals.
Cameka Hazel
College of Arts and SciencesCameka Hazel, Ed.D., assistant professor of psychology and counseling in the College of Arts and Sciences, has published a paper, "," in the International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling, a peer-reviewed academic publication. The research article was published on March 5, 2025.
\n\nClaude Gagna
College of Arts and SciencesClaude E. Gagna, Ph.D., professor of biological and chemical sciences, was honored with the , in the individual category of Health Care Innovation, on February 28, 2025. The award recognizes Gagna's biomedical research involving the structure and function of exotic DNAs, novel DNA-based methods towards improving cancer research, and teaching undergraduate and medical students.
Evan Shieh
School of Architecture and DesignEvan Shieh, M.AUD., assistant professor of architecture, appeared as an invited guest on MoPo, the Most Podern podcast, exploring the forces that shape our cities, buildings, and public spaces. In the episode "," released on February 25, 2025, Shieh discussed the ways in which driverless vehicles will transform our urban landscape.
Dongsei Kim
School of Architecture and DesignDongsei Kim, M.Des., associate professor of architecture, participate in a Design Research Forum panel, "" with Adriana Pablos Llona (University of South Florida) at Harvard Graduate School of Design on February 24, 2025.