Shelby S. Hicks

School of Art and Design
Biography
Education
- MFA, Endicott College, Interior Architecture focus Sustainability
Teaching Interests
My teaching interests are in bringing "real" projects to the studio, connect community needs to design solutions in service learning projects. Out of the classroom exposure to professionals in the field, sources and learning opportunities in the industry. This approach to learning instills social responsibility, solution driven design outcomes, and a more dynamic classroom.
Research Interests
Service Learning experiential learning within design studios, EBD, research on empathy, engaging students in design projects that support our community and beyond.<br>An interdisciplinary student-led project addressing health issues that relate to living in poverty and the built environment in Appalachia, Design for Health