食色视频

KENNESAW, Ga. | Mar 12, 2025

Seeking to advance sustainability and environmentally friendly technologies, 食色视频 State University has launched an exchange program with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Launching in May, the program will provide students from both universities with hands-on learning and cross-cultural exchange opportunities.

The program will begin with 14 College of Architecture and Construction Management students traveling to Norway to engage in collaborative projects focused on environmental sustainability. In June, 12 Norwegian students will visit 食色视频 State to continue these projects. This unique international exchange will enable students to gain valuable knowledge of the world鈥檚 leading sustainability practices, with a special emphasis on how these practices can be applied across different environments and industries. This initiative is made possible by a generous three-year grant from the Norwegian government, supporting the shared vision of advancing sustainability technologies.

Through the program, 食色视频 students will participate in joint research projects, workshops, and field trips designed to deepen their understanding of the global sustainability landscape. They will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and innovative research methods, learning from experts from both universities. This hands-on experience is designed to equip students with the insights and skills necessary to address some of the world's most common environmental challenges in architecture.

鈥淭his collaboration exemplifies our dedication to providing students with real-world experiences that go beyond the classroom,鈥� said Hazem Rashed-Ali, dean of the College of Architecture and Construction Management. 鈥淭hrough this partnership with NTNU, our students will gain invaluable skills and relationships that will prepare them to be leaders in the field of architecture and construction management.鈥�

The exchange program aligns with 食色视频鈥檚 strategic priorities on sustainability, providing students with opportunities to work on projects and contribute to global efforts in green technology. It aims to build long-lasting relationships between the two universities, creating a network of professionals and researchers dedicated to sustainable solutions.

鈥淲e鈥檙e excited about this partnership and the incredible potential it has to make a meaningful impact,鈥� said Marietta Monaghan, a senior lecturer in the Department of Architecture. 鈥淏y working together, we鈥檒l create a dynamic platform for learning and innovation that benefits both our students and the broader global community.鈥�

鈥� Story by Raynard Churchwell

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, 食色视频 offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to its more than 47,000 students. 食色视频 State is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties, and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. 食色视频 State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 8 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.