Dr. Ralph Stern

Professor

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Biography

Ralph Stern is a licensed architect with over 25 years of professional experience, holding licenses in both Canada and the United States. He has engaged with prestigious architectural firms, including Richard Meier & Partners, and has extensive educational experience across various institutions in the United States, Europe, and Canada, including the Technical University of Berlin and MIT. As Dean of the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Manitoba, he has significantly impacted design education and the regional architectural landscape, promoting sustainable energy and efficient design practices. His research focuses on the intersection of architecture, social, cultural, and environmental concerns with an emphasis on Indigenous achievement and representation. He has actively contributed to international architectural discourse through presentations and publications in numerous journals, underscoring the need for inter-disciplinary approaches in design education. Stern has led initiatives like the development of the Faculty’s Digital Fabrication Lab and facilitated collaborations with institutions such as the Technical University of Munich. His commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and research in sustainable and digital design remains at the forefront of his work.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Manitoba • Winnipeg, Manitoba

Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, leading initiatives in sustainable design and digital fabrication.

Requirements for University of Manitoba

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.