Exploring urban matters and why urban matters
Led by Dr. Ashima Krishna, Associate Professor of Engineering Practice, College of Engineering, Purdue University
About
This lab employs an interdisciplinary approach to the exploration and study of a range of urban matters, and also facilitates a pedagogical and exploratory journey for students to understand why the ‘urban’ matters. It fosters community engagement through interactive experiential opportunities across the Greater Lafayette area and beyond. The lab also creates opportunities for students to undertake interdisciplinary undergraduate research through independent study courses and mentoring by Dr. Krishna.
TEAM
The lab comprises extraordinary Purdue undergraduate students from various majors and minors.
Email krish191@purdue.edu if you would like to join the lab.
GET IN TOUCH
Dr. Krishna is always available for collaborations and partnerships related to the urban environment, particularly at the intersection of historic preservation planning, urban conservation, community development, sustainability, and equity and justice. If you want to chat about cities, cultural heritage, equitable urban environments, or anything else, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Speaking
When a church changes religions
BYU Radio
Sep 30, 2019
WRITING
Purdue lab aims to uncover Black history of Greater Lafayette March 2025
A new solution for America’s empty churches: a change of faith / CNN January 2020
Should architecturally significant low-income housing be preserved? / The Conversation US July 2020
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