AIA Austin Women in Architecture invites college students to join in a week-long series “WiA College Salon Series: What We Wished We’d Known Before Graduating Architecture School” of virtual webinars/panels on November 11-14! All are invited to attend our free virtual salon series and in-person networking event featuring topics curated specifically for architecture students who are preparing for life after graduation.
The week’s events will include:
Monday Nov. 11th, 6:00-7:30 pm
Internship Hacks & Tips to Stand Out (Virtual Salon Series)
Tuesday Nov. 12th, 6:00-7:30pm
Goldilocks Syndrome – How to choose the right size firm for you (Virtual Salon Series)
Wednesday Nov. 13th, 6:00- 7:30pm
Confidence vs Competence (Virtual Salon Series)
Thursday Nov. 14th, 5:00-7:00pm
In-person Networking Reception
Hosted at Rogers O’Brien Construction , 3901 S Lamar Blvd Suite 200, Austin, TX 78704
All are welcome!
Registration link
FREE but must RSVP to receive zoom link
Monday Nov. 11th, 6:00-7:30 pm Internship Hacks & Tips to Stand Out
Moderator: Ksenia Nation – Architect – Texas Historical Commission’s Historic Sites Division
Panelists:
Jordan Smith – UTSOA Undergrad Student & WiA Scholarship recipient ‘23
Georgia Lupton – Designer – Page
Katelyn Rossier – MentorDino – Podcaster
Maanasa Nathan – Architectural Designer – Furman + Kyle Architects
Tuesday Nov. 12th, 6:00-7:30pm Goldilocks Syndrome – How to choose the right size firm for you
Moderator: Chin Chin Yao – Senior Associate – Saam Architecture
Panelists:
Andrea LaCour – Co-Founder – Contour Collective
Ellie Bennett – Associate Designer – Page
Selma Sanchez, Assoc. AIA, NOMA – Associate – Kirksey Architecture
Sonia Ramirez, LEED GA – Designer – O’Connell Robertson
Wednesday Nov. 13th, 6:00- 7:30pm Confidence vs Competence
Moderator:
Janki DePalma LEED AP, FSMPS, CPSM | Director of Business Development | W.E. O’Neil
Panelist:
Donna D. Carter, FAIA, NOMA, NCARB | Owner & Principal Architect | Carter Design Associates
Nyx Valerdy, AIA, NCARB, LEED PA – Architect II – Perkins & Will
Rachel Brehm – Business Development Director – Page
