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Science. Programming. Organization. Technology. They all shape how we think about space. They are integral to how we design for campus needs.
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Wednesday, September 23
1:00–2:10 PM: How Campus Transformation Drives Student Outcomes and Workforce Pathways
Co-presenter: Aline Yoldi
2:10–3:10 PM: Texas A&M Fort Worth: Planning for the New Frontier
Co-presenter: Cynthia Labelle
Thursday, September 24
11:10 AM–12:10 PM: Filling the Health Education Workforce Gap: Colleges Lead the Way
Co-presenter: Steve Parker
3:15–4:15 PM: Reimagining Campus Space: Innovation in Academic and Research Design
Co-presenter: Laura Vargas
Friday, September 25
9:45–10:45 AM: Returning to a Beloved Space, Modernized for the Next Generation
Co-presenter: Steve Parker
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