Date
This fall, we are pleased to share highlights of our award-winning Haskell & Irene Lemon Division of Construction Science (CNS) at Gibbs College. You can look forward to learning about events and opportunities, student and alumni highlights, research initiatives, and more.
There are many ways in which a degree in Construction Science from Gibbs College is an incredible value. Here are just a few highlights:
In the past nine years, CNS students have taken home more than 30 competition trophies, including 14 first-place finishes, seven second-place finishes, and 11 third-place finishes in TEXO and Design-Build Institute of American competitions.
Students in Construction Science have many opportunities to develop their professional skill sets and become successful alumni. Over the summer, many CNS students hold internships around the country. Recently, Leslie Avila interned with The Beck Group in Dallas.
One recent CNS alumnus, Lynnsee Boyse, is now a Project Manager at JE Dunn in Oklahoma City. Notably, she has worked on a design-build for the Oklahoma State Capitol Restoration project. Boyse has become a significant figure in the community and continues to develop as a leader in the field.
The faculty at Gibbs College of Architecture develop research and new knowledge at the leading edge of Construction Science in the areas of Building Information Modeling, Lean Construction, Leadership, and more. Faculty were recently honored and presented during the 55th Annual Associated Schools of Construction Conference in Denver, Colorado.
There are many community engagement opportunities at the Gibbs College of Architecture. Recently, CNS students had the opportunity to help build two affordable housing units in Norman, Oklahoma, as part of their Construction Fundamentals Lab. These projects allow students to gain hands on experience while helping the community at the same time.
Over the course of the fall 2019 semester, the Gibbs College of Architecture Construction Science division is excited to host many events on and off campus. The fall and spring career fairs are excellent networking opportunities for current students looking for future employment upon graduation, with about 40 companies present at each of these events. The Construction Science division is also touring Ranger Stadium in Dallas this semester, hosting a trip to Top Golf, and a scholarship luncheon for its students. To learn more about these events, contact Ben Bigelow (bigelow@ou.edu).
Be sure to check back for more Construct Science highlights soon!
Featured image: Students and faculty recently visited Merriman Anderson Architects and Balfour Beatty in Dallas, Texas.
Following years of contributions to the College’s research and strategic initiatives, Gibbs College shares that Associate Dean for Research and External Engagement Angela M. Person, PhD, will step down from her position at Gibbs College as she moves to Tucson with her family, effective June 30, 2026.
On April 24, 2026, the Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture hosted its annual Graduate Student Showcase, a celebration of research, design innovation, and creative exploration across all graduate programs within the College.
The Gibbs College of Architecture celebrates fifth-year architecture student Haley Praytor, who has been recognized at the national level for her design work. In early March, Haley received a Graduate Division Award of Merit for her submission to the 2025 Metal Building Manufacturers Association student design competition.
