Construction Science students enrolled in Dr. Anthony Perrenoud’s Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing class recently toured the Valero refinery plant in Ardmore, Oklahoma. The students learned about the refinery processes and career opportunities in gas and oil.
Students in the University of Oklahoma’s Haskell and Irene Lemon Division of Construction Science gain the project management expertise that is necessary for the critical turnover project that keep the plant running efficiently.
Thanks to our incredible hosts, Valero, especially Jen Swenton for her help coordinating the trip!
During the Spring 2026 semester, students in Interior Design Studio IV and Graduate Studio IV gained hands-on experience in educational facility design through a semester-long partnership with MA+ Architecture.
The Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture congratulates Dr. Tammy McCuen, Robert E. Busch Professor of Construction Science, on beginning her term as president of the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC), an international organization dedicated to advancing construction education through teaching, research and service.
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.
