Maryland School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation

LUNAR ARCHITECTURE. As humanity expands its footprint to the moon (and eventually, Mars), what new design challenges will architects face?

Join Dr. Caitlin Ahrens, Assistant Research Scientist, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and the University of Maryland to learn about lunar geotechnical research and the future of lunar architecture.

Naturally, the lecture will take place in the Great Space 👩‍🚀 on Friday, October 24 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Happening Tomorrow: Lecture by Esra Akcan

We invite you to a lecture on "Resettler Nationalism, Enforced Mass Migrations and the Right to Heal" by Esra Akcan, Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at Cornell University. This event, part of the Fall 2025 Architecture Lecture Series, will delve into how architecture aids in community healing post-conflict and disasters, by discussing buildings and spaces in relation to transitional justice and energy transition.

Date: October 22, 2025
Time: 4 - 5:20 p.m.
Location: Architecture Building Auditorium (Live streamed here on Facebook and on YouTube)

Learn more at: https://go.umd.edu/akcan