[104] – Empowering Student Voices, Ideas, & Actions

What is the AIAS, and how are they advancing leadership, design, and service among architecture students?

The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) is an independent, nonprofit, student-run organization dedicated to providing unmatched progressive programs, information, and resources on issues critical to architecture and the experience of education. This week we speak with the 2022-2023 National President and Vice President of the AIAS to learn more about their work and what is top mind for their members.

Guests:
Cooper Moore, AIAS, Assoc. AIA, NOMA, GRP, is the 66th President of the American Institute of Architecture Students. A graduate of Kent State University, Cooper previously served as the AIAS Midwest Quadrant Director and is currently the Student Representative on the AIA Board of Directors. Raised on the Great Lakes and an avid naturalist, he is passionate about sustainable design and is a certified Green Roof Professional. Cooper lives and works in Washington, DC.

Nicole Bass is the 2022-2023 National Vice President of the American Institute of Architecture Students. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in architecture from City College of New York. Born and raised in New York City, Nicole was interested in the built environment and inspired by traveling to different neighborhoods to visit family in her youth. She pursued internships and programming in high school and college related to architecture, art, policy, and advocacy. At the Bernard and Ann Spitzer School of Architecture, Nicole held leadership positions in AIAS, NOMAS, FAME, and Student Government better to understand the world of academia, host impactful events, and advocate for the architecture student voice. She looks forward to continuing to make the profession a better place.

Show Links: 
https://www.aias.org/ 

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For interest or questions on career expos, please email president@aias.org or vicepresident@aias.org