Led by Construction Science faculty Somik Ghosh and Lloyd Scott, a team of students recently took first place in the TEXO/ASC Region 5 Design-Build International student competition. The team was comprised of Hannah Lang (OU – CNS), Jacob Little (OU-CNS), Anika Saynyarack (OU – ARCH), and three students from Dublin Institute of Technology, as well as alternate team members, Brendan Ford (OU – CNS), Patrick Struble (OU-CNS), and Matthew Homsher (OU-CNS). Congratulations!
The third-place team in the Commercial category.
Another team, led by Construction Science faculty member Matt Reyes, took third place in the TEXO/ASC Region 5 Commercial student competition. Team members included Matthew Aytes, Bailey Helterbrand, Zachary McManaman, Dennise Pedroza, Jacob Ruhl, and Elliott Taylor.
The second-place team.
Congratulations to Design-Build team members Scott Kleinschmidt, Raisul Islam, Trent Leonard, Orion Couch, Ky Sandefeur, and James Spear! This team of Construction Science and Architecture students took second place at the ASC Region 5/TEXO competition. Team coach was Dr. Tammy McCuen.
During the Spring 2026 semester, students in Interior Design Studio IV and Graduate Studio IV gained hands-on experience in educational facility design through a semester-long partnership with MA+ Architecture.
The Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture congratulates Dr. Tammy McCuen, Robert E. Busch Professor of Construction Science, on beginning her term as president of the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC), an international organization dedicated to advancing construction education through teaching, research and service.
Following years of contributions to the College’s research and strategic initiatives, Gibbs College shares that Associate Dean for Research and External Engagement Angela M. Person, PhD, will step down from her position at Gibbs College as she moves to Tucson with her family, effective June 30, 2026.
