Thank you to everyone who made a gift to this project! While this round of weR Gold closed June 30, you may still support students with your gift by visiting the Rensselaer Giving website.
“The best way to believe that you can accomplish anything is by seeing someone that you relate to complete it first. Networking with other NOMA affiliated students and firms will show us that we can accomplish our dreams.” – Ashley Clark, President, NOMAS RPI
A donation to the National Organization of Minority Architects supports the future of the designers of our built environment. You are supporting current minorities in architecture and giving them a louder voice to inspire future designers. Donated funds will be used to fund a trip to New York City for members of our chapter that are interested in attending. Our club members would have a chance to understand and immerse themselves in the culture that inspires great designers each day.
The goal of the trip would be to expose our chapter to professional and graduate education opportunities that are attainable to us upon graduation from Rensselaer, enrich our knowledge of architecture, and expand our definition of the word architecture. We hope to use this opportunity to meet with other NOMAS chapters in New York City. You should support our cause because we will bring more knowledge back to our local community and influence the next generation of architects.
The National Organization of Minority Architecture Students at Rensselaer promotes diversity and excellence within the design professions by promoting community engagement and professional development of its members. We hold monthly general body meetings that include discussions, presentations of student work, an architect spotlight, and announcements. Community service is a staple for the chapter. We have been active in the hurricane relief efforts, as well as in the local Habitat for Humanity, both of which provide us with first-hand experience in the field of construction. Also, working with Mosaic Architects, Campus Planning, and Troy High School, we mentor local teenagers in the fields of architecture and engineering. Our overall goal is to create a supportive community environment across students of all years in the Greene Building. We believe that individuals should reach out to help not only freshmen, but students in all stages of their architectural career.