M.Arch Resources
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Graduate Fellowships
Graduate fellowships are part-time, paid positions in which students work directly with fulltime faculty or staff members to assist them with either a defined research project as a Graduate Research Fellow or with the delivery of course content as a Graduate Teaching Fellow. Positions are awarded competitively, on a semesterly basis, with the number of positions determined by need. Positions require a time commitment of approximately 10 hours per week throughout the semester, and graduate fellows are paid an hourly wage as employees of the university. On average, roughly 50% of the graduate student body holds a fellowship during any given semester, and approximately 80% of those students hold Graduate Teaching Fellowships.
Each year, one graduate student is named the Equity & Outreach Fellow, which carries with it a full-year appointment to work with the SoAD’s leadership team on three areas of focus: our dynamic and evolving DEI initiatives, our K-12 outreach efforts, and our emerging Community Design and Research Center.
Eligibility
All fulltime graduate students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 are eligible for a graduate fellowship. Admittees to the 2- and 3-yr. tracks of the M.Arch program are automatically awarded a position. Those in the 2-yr. track can begin a position immediately upon matriculating, and those in the 3-yr. track are eligible after completing their first year in the program.
Student Awards
Graduate students are considered for a number of different awards, both internal and external. Awards programs recognize students for design excellence, leadership, and scholastic performance.
ARCC King Student Medal for Excellence in Architectural + Environmental Research
Named in honor of the late Jonathan King, co-founder and first president of the Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC), the ARCC King Student Medal Award is given to one student per ARCC member college, school, institute, or unit each year. Selection of recipients is at the discretion of the individual member institutions, but is based upon criteria that acknowledge innovation, integrity, and scholarship in architectural and/or environmental design research.
Previous winners at Wentworth:
2024: Schuyler Wilkerson
2023: Jenny Dao
AIA Medal for Academic Excellence (formerly known as the AIA Henry Adams Medal)
Since 1915, the AIA has recognized the top graduating students in professional architecture degree programs accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) or Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB). The AIA coordinates with more than 100 schools annually to recognize one graduate of each BArch, MArch, or DArch program, who displays "general excellence" throughout their academic career.
Previous winners at Wentworth:
2024: Laura Pease
2023: Ryan Mullen
2022: Matthew Messere
2021: Nathan Karlsen
2020: Hannah O’Toole
2019: n/a
2018: Paul Arduini
2017: Silvia Colpani
2016: Neal Dossantos
2015: Ewelina Olechowska
2014: n/a
2013: Kevin Conant
Alpha Rho Chi Bronze Medal
Since 1931, the Alpha Rho Chi Bronze Medal has recognized graduating architecture students for their leadership and service and what they offer the future of the profession. Judged by the faculty of each school, the medal honors the graduating student who has shown an ability for leadership, performed willing service for his or her school or department, and gives promise of real professional merit through their attitude and personality.
Previous winners at Wentworth:
2024: Quincy Thomas
2023: Joseph Scheuermann
2022: Jack Foisey
2021: Danielle DiNoia
2020: Jordan Stickles
2019: n/a
2018: Amanda Dexter
2017: Lindsey Dumont + Sam Maloney
2016: Rima Abousleiman + Holly Hersey
2015: Alex Griffin
Edward Allen Student Award
The Edward Allen Student Award is the highest honor given by the Building Technology Educators’ Society recognizing students–who over their academic career–have demonstrated commitment, passion, curiosity, and excellence in the integration of building technology and architectural design. The architecture program must have at least one current BTES member on their faculty in order to be eligible to give the Edward Allen Student Award.
Previous winners at Wentworth:
2024: Nicholas Leighton
2023: Chris Hudson
2022: Sophia McKenzie
2021: Lane Couture
Thesis Award
2024: n/a
2023: Jason McDonald
2022: Matthew Messere
2021: Nebile Gorenoglu
2020: Owen Madden
Career Resources
The following information is provided for students to develop an understanding of the larger context for architectural education, and the career pathways available to graduates of accredited degree programs.
The Center for Cooperative Education and Career Development (Co-ops & Careers) at Wentworth provides students and alumni of degree programs career guidance including cooperative education and career advising, co-op preparation classes, career resources, graduate school planning, and a variety of opportunities to network with employers.
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) is a nonprofit organization made up of the architectural licensing boards of 55 U.S. states and territories. While each jurisdiction is responsible for regulating the practice of architecture within its borders, NCARB develops and administers national programs for candidates pursuing architectural licensure and helps architects expand their professional reach through the NCARB Certificate.
The National Architecture Accreditation Board (NAAB) develops and maintains an accreditation system in professional degree education that enhances the value, relevance, and effectiveness of the profession of architecture.
The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) is an international association of architecture schools preparing future architects, designers, and change agents. Full members include all of the accredited professional degree programs in the United States and Canada, as well as international schools and 2- and 4-year programs.
The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) is an independent, nonprofit, student-run organization dedicated to advancing leadership, design, and service among architecture students. Wentworth’s School of Architecture & Design is a Collegiate Associate of the AIAS, hosting a student chapter within the Northeast Quad.
The National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) defines its mission, rooted in a rich legacy of activism, as empowering local chapters and membership to foster justice and equity in communities of color through outreach, community advocacy, professional development and design excellence.
The National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) is the student-focused branch of NOMA. NOMA’s mission, rooted in a rich legacy of activism, is to empower local chapters and membership to foster justice and equity in communities of color through outreach, community advocacy, professional development and design excellence.
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is a professional organization for architects in the United States. The AIA offers education, government advocacy, community redevelopment, and public outreach programs, and collaborates with other stakeholders in the design and construction industries. As the largest design organization in the world, AIA is working to transform the day-to-day practice of architecture to achieve a zero-carbon, resilient, healthy, just, equitable built environment, for everyone.