Biodesign Challenge Summit 2019May 16th, 2019
On June 20 and 21, Parsons School of Design and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) will host the Biodesign Challenge Summit—an event that brings together finalist teams with leading voices in art, design, and biology. This year’s Summit will feature 36 finalist teams from 9 countries that will come together to present projects and compete for prizes […]
Updates on Issue #5April 28th, 2019
UPDATES FROM E-SQUARED E-Squared is currently in the midst of preparing Issue #5 for publication. As a one-person operation, I thought it was time to bring you up to speed with what I am currently doing… As we celebrate the arrival of Spring in the U.S., I am wrapping up another semester of teaching at the University. By next […]
Leonardo Ricci: An Innovator of His TimeApril 8th, 2019
“True architecture is not about taking a piece of paper and designing forms and patterns. True architecture is about imagining a space and the movement of those who will live there.”––Leonardo Ricci A leading figure in the Italian architectural scene of the Second World War, Leonardo Ricci rejected the idea of traditional architecture––he firmly believed in constructing buildings that […]
Making a Positive Impact with Jennifer DoudnaMarch 22nd, 2019
“CRISPR is a surgical tool for changing the code of life. Our goal is to deploy this enabling technology to have a positive impact on the human condition.”–Dr. Jennifer Doudna Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Chemistry will host the 2019 Jean Dreyfus and 43rd Annual Probst Lecture series on Mar. 26 with Dr. Jennifer […]