Dr. Jennifer Newsom

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Newsom is a licensed architect, artist, and co-founder of Dream Combine, dedicated to creating site-specific installations that explore metaphor, imaginary environments, and the boundaries of reality and illusion. Her work frequently critiques the socio-political dimensions of architectural spaces, aiming to destabilize preconceptions and enhance understanding of our environments. She has earned numerous accolades, including the title of Emerging Voice from the Architectural League in 2023 and being a Rome Prize Fellow at the American Academy in Rome during the 2022-2023 term. Newsom has received prestigious awards such as the McKnight Fellowship in Visual Art and the J. Irwin Xenia S. Miller Prize in 2020-2021. Her installations have gained recognition at major venues, including the Venice Biennale and the Museum of Modern Art. Her written work has been featured in renowned publications such as Journal of Architectural Education and Architectural Design. Newsom holds a B.A. in Architecture with honors from Yale College and a Master of Architecture with distinction from the Yale School of Architecture.

Research Interests

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture