A rigorous, research-driven studio intended to develop student’s ability to recognize and isolate significant social challenges and issues and to then develop innovative approaches to these through the formation of a research statement, or project with a supporting work plan. It is expected that the work done during the semester will integrate and extend the culminated results from a student’s area of study. Senior Seminar and Studio projects must demonstrate advanced design problem setting and solving, robust research skills, collaboration and teamwork skills, and clear articulation of an argument in both visual, tangible and written forms.