Doers. Makers. Innovators. Healers.

You're invited to a guest lecture by Paolo Poma, managing director and chief financial officer of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. Presented with contributions from the School of Management and the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences, the lecture will offer a business management perspective on strategic leadership, value creation, and the investment decisions that sustain innovation in the luxury automotive industry. Drawing on his experience at Lamborghini, Paolo Poma will explore the relationships among innovation, customer value, and financial performance.Register (https://apps.nyit.edu/forms/event-rsvp?e=%2BZlYxcUQ5x8OJU8GXdUyhnmKhllj8ovijWBmzsaS8hfCZSMsfFL9LiPBVKZX4TU1xLP1GQKh90B5tmPKyRG0y2%2BR9TgYqaxRP1tuBADgipbCJ1na9F7ybxngKAnaYTbwDfT8X3nZnGHj6xWP3Z4aR1S4RKuX%2BVMtHuLugsGco6vygVqlhoNbP4WijExUoJdOn0D27ifcXWX4L0padkGau6YqiQR18rJRG61KZ7vl8DDjmuTdBYRDQftwmnkHBKZEXuKO3n2E1Vgk4%2B3Gd%2By6RLtzelWHQ78%2FYNc6i%2FceJcsI6aSeY8uWOwm94Xz4DHUu) Students and faculty across all disciplines are welcome, particularly those interested in business strategy, entrepreneurship, innovation, and the management of technology. This event is sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for Research (https://www.nyit.edu/research/office-of-the-vice-provost-for-research/).

This open house is for students who want to learn about programs offered at the Long Island campus, located in Old Westbury, N.Y. Attend an academic showcase for programs in areas of engineering and computing sciences. The event begins at 9:30 a.m. – Learn about the admissions and financial aid processes. – Tour engineering and computing facilities with our staff. – Meet with faculty members and current students from the majors you are considering. – Enjoy visiting campus with faculty members, students, and other visiting families.Register (https://apply.nyit.edu/register/?id=eac6de59-9a6e-4316-9bf0-10e84a864bb3)

Please join the Office of Student Life for this Grizzly Gathering, a free holiday luncheon filled with all your Thanksgiving favorites, at the Bear's Den in the SAC. Register (https://cglink.me/2rJ/r382945) for questions, please email studentlife@nyit.edu (mailto:studentlife@nyit.edu).

This graduate open house is for students who want to learn about programs offered at the New York City campus. Meet with faculty members and current students from the majors you are considering.Learn about the admissions and financial aid processes. Tour the campus with our student ambassadors. Explore clubs and organizations on campus. Meet with faculty members, students, and other visiting families. Register (https://apply.nyit.edu/register/?id=34212262-bb68-4228-bfb5-ae529ab3e912)

Rethinking Systems of Inhabitation and Sustainable Environments: The Role of UN SDGs Part of the series "The Future of Cities" hosted by the School of Architecture and Design at New York Institute of Technology in partnership with the Consulate General of Denmark in New York, this year event titled "Rethinking Systems of Inhabitation and Sustainable Environments: the role of UN SDGs" includes the collaboration also with the Consortium for Sustainable Urbanization (CSU) and UNDESA. In this new activation, the program will center around the relevance of the United Nations' SDG-11 to "Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable." This event brings together leaders, designers, academics, and innovators to explore bold strategies for shaping the next generation of urban environments. At a time of unprecedented social, environmental, and technological change, it fosters interdisciplinary dialogue on how design, planning, technology, governance, and community engagement can drive meaningful urban transformation. The discussions will address some of the most pressing challenges facing cities today—from housing affordability, mobility, and climate resilience to public space, cultural heritage, and social equity. Through visionary ideas and actionable solutions, the event seeks to inspire collaborative approaches that create more inclusive, adaptive, and prosperous cities, enhancing quality of life for present and future generations.Register (https://apps.nyit.edu/forms/architecture-future-of-cities-registration)Deadline for Registrations: November 6. Please note that seating is limited to a maximum of 95 people, and registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.Request AIA Credit (https://site.nyit.edu/architecture/aia_credit_request_form/) Welcome Jerry Balentine President and Chief Executive Officer New York Institute of Technology View Bio (https://www.nyit.edu/bio/president/) Introduction Maria R. Perbellini, AAIA, OAI Dean of The School of Architecture and Design View Bio (https://www.nyit.edu/bio/maria-r-perbellini/) Ambassador Helle Meinertz Consulate General of Denmark in New York View Bio (https://usa.um.dk/en/about-us/danish-missions/consulate-general-of-denmark-new-york/meet-the-consul-general) Toni-Shae Freckleton Director, New York Office, UN-Habitat View Bio (https://unhabitat.org/contact/toni-shae-freckleton-d-1-jamaica) Anaclaudia Rossbach UN-Habitat Executive Director View Bio (https://unhabitat.org/contact/anaclaudia-rossbach-usg) Beyhan Karahan Consortium of Sustainable Urbanization (CSU) Representative View Bio (https://www.beyhankarahan.com/beyhan-karahan-principal) Keynote Presenter Lotta Tähtinen Director, Office of Intergovernmental Support and Coordination for Sustainable Development, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations (UN DESA) Lotta Tähtinen oversees and guides UN DESA's support to the Economic and Social Council, the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) and the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). During her career with the United Nations secretariat since 2001, she has supported several major United Nations conferences and summits on sustainable development, including those on small island developing states, the ocean, water, and sustainable transport. She also supported the intergovernmental process that led to the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the SDGs in 2015. She holds a master's degree in international relations from the University of Tampere, Finland. Speakers Eric Fang, FAIA, AICP, LEED AP Principal, Perkins Eastman Eric Fang has led large-scale mixed use, revitalization, urban redevelopment, and resiliency projects for public agencies, private developers and institutions nationally and internationally. His focus is on helping cities, communities, and landowners develop and implement strategies for sustainable and equitable growth and his work extends in scale from buildings, to districts, cities, and regions. A seasoned collaborator, Fang builds consensus around complex public initiatives involving multiple disciplines. He is a lifelong student of cities and has published and lectured widely on urbanism, resilience, and sustainable development. Anna Muessig Partner and Senior Project Director at Gehl  Anna Muessig is a partner and senior project director at Gehl, where she leads Gehl's U.S. work in the public sector. Muessig works with public agencies and business improvement districts to realize a vision of public life as a driver of shared prosperity, community belonging, and climate action. Muessig specializes in public realm action plans, human-centered public realm design, evidence-based storytelling, and creative engagement that translates community voice and behavioral insights into high-quality design. A skilled listener and facilitator, Muessig brings 19 years of experience leading complex processes with cross-sector stakeholders, from once-in-a-generation transit investments in Austin, Texas, and in New York City, to strategic district investments in Houston, Flatiron NYC, and Saint Paul, Minn. Muessig holds a master's degree in city planning from MIT and commutes primarily by Amtrak and a variety of bicycles. Beyhan Karahan, AIA, LEED AP Consortium of Sustainable Urbanization (CSU) Representative Beyhan Karahan is a member of the CSU Board of Directors. She is a practicing architect and an educator. As the principal of Beyhan Karahan & Associates Architects, she is registered to practice in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey. She has taught at New York Institute of Technology, NJIT, CUNY, and Columbia GSAPP. She served as a panelist at NYS Council of the Arts, and the president of the Society of Turkish Architects and Scientists. She has an M.Arch. degree from Columbia University GSAPP, and a degree in Mathematics from SUNY Stony Brook, and METU in Turkey. She received AIA NYS Award of Excellence for a residential building in SoHo NY, an AIA New York Chapter Housing Design Award for two new buildings in Little Italy NYC, a Preservation League of NYS Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation of a cast iron building in SoHo NY, and the Art Commission of the City of NY Special Recognition Award for prototypical EMS Stations design in NYC. Closing Remarks Yasemin Kologlu President of the Consortium of Sustainable Urbanism (CSU) Yasemin Kologlu is the president of the Consortium of Sustainable Urbanism (CSU) and is a recognized leader in sustainable design and architecture. She is a principal and regenerative design director at HKS, formerly at Skidmore Owings and Merrill (SOM). Kologlu plays a central role in transforming the building industry's response to the climate crisis—most notably through her work, such as Urban Sequoia, a proposal for a carbon-sequestering built environment. She is the founder and leader of SOM's Global Climate Action Group, which led the firm to achieve net-zero carbon operations in 2022. She co-chairs the American Institute of Architects NY's Committee on the Environment, is the co-founder and steering committee member of MEP2040, serves on the Carbon Leadership Forum NY Steering Committee, and regularly contributes to shaping carbon and sustainability policies with governments and professional organizations. Panel ModerationMarcella Del Signore (https://www.nyit.edu/bio/marcella-del-signore/), Associate Professor and Director of the M.S. in Architecture, Urban Design at the School of Architecture and DesignGiovanni Santamaria (https://www.nyit.edu/bio/giovanni-santamaria/), Ph.D., Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Operations at the School of Architecture and Design Break BOOK LAUNCH "Envisioning Future HealthScapes: Rethinking Methodologies of Design Practices Toward Regenerative Environments" How can different disciplines come together to create livable cities for the future? This book collects contributions from the 2025 Side Event at the 10th United Nation Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in New York, organized by the School of Architecture and Design at New York Institute of Technology in collaboration with The Consulate General of Denmark in New York. It centers around the interdependency between health and design as well as the impact of environmental issues on health inequities. It is also connected to the Sustainable Development Goals' ethos of leaving no one behind. Contributions provide both academic and practitioner insights, discuss resilient urban strategies, and propose new ways of creating experimental and collaborative knowledge leading to integrated actions. Combining local and global perspectives, research, and professional expertise, the aim is to foster renewed thinking and operational processes that can lead to healthier and more inclusive environments fostering at the same time sustainability and improved wellbeing for all. Panel Moderation Giovanni Santamaria (https://www.nyit.edu/bio/giovanni-santamaria/), Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Operations at the School of Architecture and Design Alessandro Melis (https://www.nyit.edu/bio/alessandro-melis/), Professor, IDC Foundation Endowed Chair, and Interim Director of the M.S. in Architecture, Computational Technologies at the School of Architecture and Design Athina Papadopoulou (https://www.nyit.edu/bio/athina-papadopoulou/), Assistant Professor, School of Architecture and Design, Co-director of the ReMEDiaLab Sandra Piesik (https://www.murateartdistrict.it/en/contenuto/sandra-piesik-bio/), Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Architecture and Design Marcella Del Signore (https://www.nyit.edu/bio/marcella-del-signore/), Associate Professor and Director of the M.S. in Architecture, Urban Design at the School of Architecture and Design Evan Shieh (https://www.nyit.edu/bio/evan-shieh/), Teaching Assistant Professor, School of Architecture and Design, Director and Founding Principal of Emergent Studio Christian Pongratz (https://www.nyit.edu/bio/christian-pongratz/), Professor and Director of the M.S. in Health and Design at the School of Architecture and Design  Register (https://apps.nyit.edu/forms/architecture-future-of-cities-registration)Hosted By