Research News @ Rinker School
Here, we highlight the latest accomplishments and milestones of our faculty and graduate students. It features updates on externally funded research awards received by our faculty, showcasing the breadth and impact of their contributions to advancing knowledge in construction management and the built environment. This page also serves as a space for announcing upcoming PhD and master’s thesis defenses, celebrating the achievements of our graduate students and inviting the academic community and public to engage with their work.
von Meding, Brisotto and Carney Receive $573K National Academies Award for Research on Resilient Construction and Community Training
MSc Defense – Fernando De Howitt
Please join us for Fernando De Howitt’s MSc Defense titled “CRAVE: A Construction Robotics Acceptance-Validation-Evaluation Framework for Industrialized Construction” at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 22, in RNK304A (Small Conference Room).
MSc Defense – Morgan Young
Please join us for Morgan Young’s MSc Defense titled “Exploratory Study of Work-Life Balance and Career Development Among Women in Construction” at 2:00 PM on Monday, October 20, in RNK303 (Large Conference Room).
MSc Defense – Amixadai Miranda-Hernandez
Please join us for Amixadai Miranda-Hernandez’s MSc Defense titled “Building Smart Mobility in the U.S.: Achieving Benchmark Public Transportation Performance Through Accessibility and Sustainability Indicators” at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 15, in RNK304A (Small Conference Room).
MSc Defense – Zhenlin Yang
Please join us for Zhenlin Yang’s MSc Defense titled “Developing Feedbacker: A Tool for Enhancing Technical Writing in AEC Capstone Projects Through Real-Time Feedback” at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, October 7, in RNK304A (Small Conference Room).
MSc Defense – Josie Blohm
Please join us for Josie Blohm’s MSc Defense titled “Health Effects of Silica on Construction Workers and Legal Actions Taken by Workers Against Employers and Suppliers” at 9:00 AM on Monday, October 6, in RNK303 (Large Conference Room).