Sangeeth Shripharan’s Post

Cheating is one of major problems in the universities. In many cases the restrictions can be weak or the students may use new or advanced methods. it is sad that cheating has established itself in many universities as an accepted tradition or because the university can not challange the new technologies. In architecture we can find cheating in students design projects too. The worst moment is grading such exams and design projects. It is so hard to convince the cheaters to give up. In some cases the professor himself can be blamed for being hard with the students.

What's new in Anthology Student this month? Highlights include test score ranges for prerequisite rules, enhanced Data Block Indicator functionality, a new Pell Analysis report, and customizable Student Portal homepage with tile-based layouts. Learn more: https://ow.ly/fv9S30sBXQ9

We are excited to share that MIT Thresholds are the recipients of the 2024 Douglas Haskell Award for Student Journals by the Center for Architecture. Thresholds Issue 52: Disappearance has received a $1,000 prize, alongside peer winners Dimensions 37 and Paprika! Volume 10, Issue 1. Editors: Samuel D. Dubois and Susan Williams Advisory Board: Timothy Hyde (Chair) and eight internationally recognized female faculty from various institutions The Haskell Award was founded to encourage student journalism on architecture, planning, and related subjects and to foster regard for intelligent criticism among future professionals. The award is named for architectural journalist and editor Douglas Haskell, editor of Architectural Forum from 1949 to 1964, where he was very influential in stopping the demolition of Grand Central Station. The winning issue focuses on the complexity of disappearance as a concept, and mirrors its ambiguity as a word. It can simultaneously refer to the condition in which a person or thing cannot be seen or found; the process of moving from a state of visibility to invisibility; or the outcome of something or someone ceasing to appear. Disappearance is therefore both the subject and the result. Together, these authors and artists critically showcase how art, architecture, and related disciplines negotiate the material, spatial, and symbolic implications of various forms of disappearances. Read the full announcement at: https://lnkd.in/duD_DcXp #congratulations #studentjournalism #thresholds #disappearance

The Pedagogies of Re-Use captures the amazing digital gathering of students, academics, practitioners, and activists that happened at the International School of Re-Construction. Involving over 100 people, from countries as far apart as Brazil, Canada, Ireland, UK, Spain, Germany, Greece, UAE and China, the participants spent two weeks working in 11 teams to consider architectural propositions responding to the current climate and ecological emergency. This book documents the work of the 11 teams, considering the themes they pursued, the student projects proposed, and the final design ideas developed by each group. Supplemented with images of the work, the book also includes leading academics and professionals who supported the school and contribute their voices to these crucial issues of de-construction, re-use and adaptation. It is ideal reading for students and academics looking at the issues created by the climate emergency to which architecture must respond. https://amzn.to/4dgxTpZ

Reflecting on an incredible journey! 📸✨ Since December 2023, I've had the privilege of being one of 10 undergraduate students participating in the Photovoice project, led by SFU Library's Student Learning Commons (SLC) and supported by SFU Public Square. Through this project, we captured our daily lives and experiences as university students through the lens of photography, with each photo becoming a symbol of our thoughts, feelings, strengths, challenges, hopes, and fears around the concept of 'academic success.' The process wasn't just about snapping pictures; it involved deep reflection and engaging discussions within our cohort. We had monthly meetings and together explored questions like: 📌 What does academic success truly mean to us? 📌 How does it feel for us to achieve/not achieve academic success? 📌 What are the pressures and challenges that impact our academic journey? 📌 What kind of support do we need to thrive? 📌 How can we redefine academic success to align with our aspirations? Through these discussions and visual narratives, I gained insights into my fellow participants' unique experiences of time as students, which often go unnoticed. This project has also inspired me to approach photography differently, recognizing the depth of meaning even in seemingly 'simple' images. This experience emphasized the value of art-based methods in understanding and articulating our stories. I'm grateful for the opportunity to be part of this project because it not only amplifies student voices but also paves the way for meaningful change in how we approach 'academic success'. Photovoice is currently exhibited: 🏫 In person: 3rd floor in SFU Bennett Library (Burnaby) 🌐 Online: https://lnkd.in/gUckaMWu Everyone is invited to get engaged with the project as well! If you're interested, you can find more information here: https://lnkd.in/gJ8dFuDh #Photovoice #Reflections #AcademicSuccess #StudentExperience #StudentVoices #SLC #SFULibrary #SFUPublicSquare

Student Spotlight: Mariah Hoffman is a 3rd year Master of Architecture student going into her final semester at TSOA. Why did you choose to become a student at TSOA? When deciding which Masters of Architecture program to pursue I had 3 goals in mind: 1) I wanted a school that was design-build focused 2) I wanted to be back in the Desert, and 3) I wanted to have the option to pursue licensure through an accredited degree program. TSOA hit all three of those! What is your favorite part about being a student at TSOA? My favorite part about being a student at TSOA is the community life. The school has a long-standing history of “learning-by-doing” and that is still baked into our experience from cooking together, to hosting lectures, to spontaneous karaoke nights etc. I believe learning to be in community with others while training to become an architectural practitioner is valuable and necessary. What is the studio project you are most proud of? The studio project that I am most proud of thus far is my future campus design. We were prompted to design a potential future campus for TSOA over a year-long studio. My design went through a few iterations but ultimately landed on a Desert responsive option made of compressed earth blocks. I learned a lot by developing the project in more detail and producing a drawing set. It was especially productive being the “client” of the future project and really examining the design from the lens of the current end-user. #architecture #architectureschool #mastersofarchitecture #studentspotlight

We're known for supporting Artists around the globe - Well, now we're adding support for Students around the globe too! Enter: Custom College Theme Boxes from Of Aspen. We built this technology into our website to help parents, and others, pick items we think are perfect for students and young professionals based on College Majors! We just launched our first four disciplines: Architecture, Computer Science, Marine Biology and Math. https://lnkd.in/eb9P_Mpj At least 10 more majors are releasing soon. So, once your favorite student gets settled in their dorm room or apartment, swing over and take a glimpse of these every-changing collections. That's right, these will constantly be changing, just like the rest of our products. The website will help you pick the best items from Paper / Pens / Desk Accessories / Campus Life / and, of course, a few amazing Snacks. NO BORING STUFFED MASCOT ANIMALS HERE! Only the best in stationery and lifestyle items supporting your student or young professionals! << That's right, not just for students. https://lnkd.in/eb9P_Mpj Looking for a specific course discipline? Drop us a comment so we can keep it on our list.

Some of PennDOT’s employees in the Clearfield-based District 2 office were eager to see the work of students at a Central Pennsylvania high school go down the drain. That’s because a group of students is designing a storm drain system they say could mitigate drainage issues along routes in their community and are entering the project into the Governor’s STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) Competition, hosted each year by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Another group from the same school is working on ideas for an automated system that would both warn motorists of icy bridges, as well as deice those same bridges. The students’ science teacher at Glendale High School, Nancy Gobert, reached out to PennDOT’s District 2 office and asked if someone from the design and maintenance divisions could offer feedback and suggestions on the student projects. Posted and Bonded Roads Coordinator Jill Byrne, Project Manager Jared Lapczynski, and Civil Engineer Shannon Hudish answered the call and took in presentations and offered advice for students working on both projects. Students working on the stormwater system designed storm drains using computer aided drafting, and printed scale models on a 3D printer. The group working on automated anti icing and warning devices for bridges explained that they envision an electronic sign utilizing a temperature sensor that automatically displays a “Bridge May Be Icy” warning, along with flashing lights. “I really enjoyed learning about the ideas the students came up with,” Byrne said. “They have put a great deal of thought into these projects, and I’m happy we could offer them some professional advice that hopefully helps them advance in the competition.” Student project submissions for the Governor’s School of STEM are due on January 27, 2025. Winning schools receive funding to further support STEM research in their school district. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gpuGQ3Mm.

The Engineering Design Division Department would like to wish you all a happy last week of classes and a huge congratulations to all seniors graduating soon!! As for today’s post, we would like to give you some last week of classes as well as final exam tips. 1. Don’t procrastinate 2. Find a good study spot:  a. Options: Bartle, Science library. Innovation lab, Watson Commons, Psychology Building, or even outdoors by the Spine or the Peace Quad, with the nice weather b. For Bartle and Science Library, remember you can reserve rooms for quiet studies by looking up: GROUP STUDY ROOMS AND STUDY SPACES.   2. Get enough sleep 3. Eat properly and hydrate 4. Don’t overwork yourself, be confident in yourself and your abilities  5. Set yourself up for success by preparing a good study guide and planning out your study week 6. Be respectful of quiet hours  7. Make sure you get all your projects and presentations done in time  8. Go to last office hours to check your grade projection or ask for grade corrections  9. Don’t be afraid to ask for help 10. Check out the Stress Free Bing activities Some other reminders, as the semester comes to an end and you will most likely not have the same people in your classes in the future, make sure you get your friends’ contacts and numbers so you can stay in touch with them, and say a warm goodbye to all your senior friends! Lastly, and most importantly, remember: YOU ARE NOT YOUR GRADES!! 

🎓 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆: 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟴–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 I'm thrilled to share my academic portfolio from my bachelor’s journey (2018–2023), a collection of works that holds immense value for me. This portfolio wasn’t created in a day or week—it's a culmination of years of learning, experimenting, and refining my approach to architecture and design. I vividly remember starting this journey, dedicating time to craft a template, researching how to make it engaging, and ensuring it wouldn't just showcase work but also hold the reader’s attention throughout. The portfolio documents a diverse array of projects, from foundational studio work to advanced computational explorations. Each project bridges aesthetics with functionality, supported by my proficiency in tools like Rhino, Grasshopper, and Adobe Suite. Noteworthy highlights include competition entries and independent projects that emphasize my expertise in architectural computation. This collection is not just a record of my achievements but also a foundation for future exploration in architecture and technology. Take a look at the full portfolio here: Issu: https://lnkd.in/gGzY-T3t Behance: https://lnkd.in/g-vr8hps I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback—this is not just a conclusion of one chapter but a stepping stone for many more to come. #Portfolio #Architecture #AcademicJourney #ComputationalDesign #DesignGrowth