Cornell’s Student Chapter of the
National Organization of Minority Architects
Cornell NOMAS is a student-led organization at Cornell AAP supporting and empowering underrepresented students and minority communities through scholarship, mentorship, partnership, and professional development.
WHAT WE DO:
SCHOLARSHIP
Design, research, dialogue, and architectural exchange.
BARBARA G. LAURIE STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION
National student design competition celebrating culturally responsive design.
VERTNER WOODSON TANDY SYMPOSIUM
Annual symposium exploring architecture, representation, and social impact.
MENTORSHIP
Building connections between students, alumni, faculty, and professionals.
MOAAP END OF YEAR FESTIVE & BBQ
Community celebration bringing AAP organizations together.
BI-WEEKLY STUDY GROUPS
Informal study sessions fostering community and peer support.
NETWORKING
Preparing students for careers through workshops, networking, and opportunities.
ALUMNI & FIRM MENTORHSIP PROGRAM
Connect students with alumni and industry professionals.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
Practical workshops building professional and career readiness.
PARTNERING
Connecting Cornell NOMAS to firms, organizations, communities, and the broader NOMA network.
ANNUAL NOMA CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
Connect, compete, learn, and represent Cornell nationally.
VIA’S COOKIES FUNDRAISER
Fundraising initiative supporting Cornell NOMAS programming and events.
Architecture is bigger than the studio.
Founded in 1992
Join one of AAP's longest-standing continuously active student organizations.
4 Core Branches
Find your place, get involved, and make an impact from day one.
Our National NOMA Network
Connect with students, architects, and professionals across the country and around the world.
∞ Ways to Get Involved
Cornell NOMAS is always evolving. Help shape what our organization becomes and make it your own.