American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)

Gain notoriety for your studio work! Spectacular Design is giving away $300 to the studio project with the most nominations from each participating school by May 31st, 2024. Upload your most recent studio project to your spectacular profile & share it with your network to win big!⁠ ⁠ Aligning with Spectacular’s mission to elevate the work of young architects, we invite you to accelerate your career by promoting your work amongst your network. Share your passion with friends, family, & colleagues–the bigger your network, the better your chances to win! https://lnkd.in/ghBZM8Yx

Don’t miss out on submitting to the Prototype for the Future: Affordable Neighborhood Housing Solutions Competition! The deadline is June 1st. ⁠ ⁠ Prizes and certificates of achievement will be awarded at the regional (Northeast Quad, South Quad, Midwest Quad, West Quad, and International) level. The winning submission from each region will advance to the final level where a grand-prize award will be given. ⁠ ⁠ Learn more through here (https://lnkd.in/e_m9kndt) and submit today!⁠

May’s Chapter Leader of the Month is Mason Andersen of Spokane Community College! ⁠ ⁠ To learn more about Mason, check out our blog post highlighting him on our website! https://lnkd.in/eW2WHafu

Beginning in 2023 the AIA began an exploration into adding students, and others, into their purview as a membership organization. Since being approved by the AIA Board of Directors in early 2024 the next step is for it to be approved at the AIA Annual Business Meeting on June 5th, 2024. The AIAS would like to share it’s official stance on the proposal for our members and AIA Delegates to see ahead of the AIA Business Meeting next month. If you are interested in reading the official AIAS Position on Proposed AIA Student Membership please click here https://lnkd.in/eUpCin68 If you have any questions please direct them to President Colt Brock by emailing president@aias.org.

We are thrilled to announce our first keynote speaker of Grassroots 2024 - Sarika Bajoria! ⁠ Sarika founded Contemplative Designer, an educational and research organization, and her design practice, Sarika Bajoria Unlimited, with the singular vision to bring about a built world where each and every “outer space” is a mediator of human flourishing, not just well-being. To achieve this vision, she believes that designers have to intentionally build an “inner space” of flourishing within. ⁠ To learn more about Sarika, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eHS2yehT

We are a little over two and a half months until the kick-off of Grassroots 2024 in Washington D.C.! 🌞 So of course we thought it was a good time to reminisce over how much fun Grassroots 2023 was with all of our amazing attendees! ⁠ ⁠ If you are interested in learning more about how to be an impactful leader, networking with design students and AEC professionals, and being a part of the awesome memories, then this conference is for you! Register today https://lnkd.in/eHS2yehT ⁠ #AIASGRASSROOTS2024 #AIAS #GRASSROOTS #ARCHITECTURE

The AIAS Staff and Board of Directors hope that your finals season is going well and we know you are all crushing your final reviews! ⁠ ⁠ After all of the chaos of finals winds down, don’t forget to renew your AIAS membership for the next school year. https://lnkd.in/e_KrvWSX If your chapter is interested in bulk registration, please do not hesitate to reach out to mailbox@aias.org with any questions!

Hey AIAS members! The premier AIAS leadership conference is coming up in just a few months! ⁠ ⁠ Get ready to dive in and learn more about becoming a stronger leader at AIAS Grassroots 2024. Our theme, 'Flourishing Futures,' is all about nurturing growth, resilience, and imagination in a world full of twists and turns. Join us for inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, and meaningful discussions as we cultivate a community of leaders who aren't afraid to lead with gentle determination. ⁠ ⁠ Be sure to register soon to receive our best prices! https://lnkd.in/eHS2yehT ⁠ #AIAS #AIASGR24 #GRASSROOTS2024 #Architecture #students #leadership #service #design

Calling all high school members! The AIAS has partnered with the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC)! The NSLC provides an immersive pre-college experience that prepares students for life beyond middle and high school, allowing them to study in university classrooms, learn to navigate a campus, and experience living with roommates. ⁠ ⁠ Students can explore a career concentration they are interested in before going to college and declaring a major. Each NSLC program also contains a leadership curriculum designed to teach skills that can apply to all areas of life. In the architecture program, students will get hands-on experience with a studio project, computer-aided design, model making, sketching, drafting, and portfolio design. ⁠ ⁠ Interested in applying? https://lnkd.in/ggmX53uw

Every month, the AIAS showcases the exceptional commitment and achievements of one of its members. This month, we're shining a spotlight on Tulein Saed from An-Najah National University. Discover more about Tulein and her involvement with AIAS by visiting our website!