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Parsons School of Design, The New School

For more than a century, Parsons School of Design has been inspired by the transformative potential of design. Today, the school’s groundbreaking academic programs carry forward that mission, making Parsons the number one design school in the U.S. and among the top three globally. At the heart of a comprehensive university — The New School — Parsons draws on a range of academic fields to deliver a uniquely interdisciplinary education enriched by the resources of its home in New York City and branch campus in Paris. Here, the next generation of creative leaders engage in real-world learning and develop as critical thinkers and makers grappling with the pressing issues of our time.



Alison Mears AIA, LEED AP

Alison Mears AIA, LEED AP

Associate Professor of Architecture, Director and Co-Founder
Healthy Materials Lab, Parsons School of Design
Catherine Murphy

Catherine Murphy

Senior Researcher
Healthy Materials Lab, Parsons School of Design
Paulo dos Santos

Paulo dos Santos

Associate Professor of Economics
The New School for Social Research
Teresa Ghilarducci

Teresa Ghilarducci

Professor of Economics
The New School for Social Research
Terry Behan

Terry Behan

Design Expert
William Milberg

William Milberg

Dean and Professor of Economics
The New School for Social Research