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"A
Berkeley education is more than just a classroom experience; it is the
rich history of activism and diversity that empowers students to be
mindful of and critically respond to issues at hand." Welcome to the College of Environmental Design Here at CED, we are committed to attracting talented students with diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and perspectives. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment for our students that respects and reflects the diverse communities in which we live and work. The intellectual exchange of ideas, learning to interact effectively with each other, and developing attitudes of responsibility for leadership in society and decision-making, are enhanced through a student population that respects and values the insights gained from various points of view. Whether you plan to be a scholar or work in the environmental design professions, we welcome you to join our community! Events Prospective applicants to the College of Environmental Design's graduate programs in architecture, city and regional planning, landscape architecture and environmental planning, and urban design are invited to attend the following events: Fall Open House for Prospective Graduate Applicants Come to our annual fall open house to learn more about the graduate programs at CED, meet faculty and current students, sit in on classes, and tour Wurster Hall's computer labs, fabrication shop, research facilities, library, and archives. Read more. Building Diversity Information Session for Prospective Graduate Applicants At this event you will meet the graduate program advisers, obtain information and guidance about the application process, and hear students and alumni talk about their experiences at CED. Contact Yeri Caesar-Kaptoech at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information or to RSVP. Research
Students can become involved in research at CED in several ways. They can contact faculty directly to see if any graduate student research (GSR) positions are available or if they can receive independent study credit for assisting faculty with research projects. Students should contact their program advisers for guidelines and restrictions on independent study. The Undergraduate Research at Berkeley website also lists campus-wide research opportunities. Faculty Below is a selected list of faculty with diversity-related research specializations. See CED Faculty & Lecturers for a full list of college faculty and their specializations.
"Given
that I'm interested in key social and economic issues impacting
Latinos, as an academic I have been provided at Berkeley with the
theoretical skills and research tools needed to conduct groundbreaking
research (and social action) on this historically disenfranchised
population." Publications Research Centers The Institute of Urban and Regional Development (IURD) helps scholars and students understand the dynamics of communities, cities, and regions while informing public policy at local, state, and national levels.
The Center for Global Metropolitan Studies coordinates research and instruction among faculty from many departments and schools to better understand the implications of worldwide growth in metropolitan areas and to develop strategies to improve urbanization processes and outcomes.
The Center for Community Innovation nurtures effective solutions that expand economic opportunity, diversify housing options, and strengthen connection to place. The work of the center focuses on four topic areas: revitalizing neighborhoods; developing economic resilience; designing and programming for the public realm; and producing and preserving affordable housing.
"The Department of City and Regional Planning at UC Berkeley drew my interest through its unique approach toward understanding planning. The emphasis on physical study complements my future research on understanding the relationship between tradition and the physical environment." Outreach Student Ambassadors The goal of the CED Diversity Ambassador Program is to aid in the recruitment and promotion of access for applicants from underrepresented populations or who have faced challenges and barriers to education. Applicants who have demonstrated a commitment in leadership, teaching, research, or service of underrepresented groups, or whose involvement would enhance the educational experience of our programs, are also encouraged to contact the student ambassadors. Ambassadors are able to provide applicants with the "student's perspective" of a program and give advice on how to navigate the application process. They are here to answer your questions about the program and provide tips on compiling your application. The CED Ambassadors also host information sessions at high schools and community colleges. The services of the ambassadors are available to all applicants. We look forward to hearing from you and answering your questions! Student and Alumni Groups The student associations at the College of Environmental Design are an excellent forum for creating community and connecting with other students.
"Attending Berkeley has made me realize
that cultural diversity should be preserved and implemented in every
aspect of society. Without it, Berkeley isn't Berkeley." Professional Organizations |
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The first school in the United States to combine the disciplines of architecture, planning, and landscape architecture into a single college, CED attracts faculty whose research is multi-disciplinary and focuses on such issues as social and environmental justice, equitable design, community change and advocacy, and domestic and global poverty. In addition, we house research centers that study the dynamics of design, communities, schools, and the environment at local, regional, national, and global scales.
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