Architecture and Neuroscience: A Basic Introduction to the Science and Its Potential Application (Seminar FR38, Friday, May 9, 2–3:30 p.m., San Diego Convention Center, Room 10) is just one of the fascinating learning opportunities available at the AIA convention this year. It’s an exciting component of the “proof” portion of the “poetry + proof” theme driving this year’s convention. Noted researcher and architect John P. Eberhard, FAIA, will offer you an understanding of the key concepts and vocabulary of neuroscience and introduce you to a whole new set of professional tools. In addition, you’ll be one of the first to view “Beyond Intuition,” the new video detailing the meetings of the minds in architecture and neuroscience and the discovery that the two fields have much shared ground to explore. (“Beyond Intuition” will be distributed to AIA chapters following the convention.)

Following are the schedule changes offering other special topics to cover.

Schedule changes
Annual Business Meeting: This year’s annual business meeting will take place Saturday, May 10, 10:30 a.m.–noon in Hall F, San Diego Convention Center.

New Programs:
• Open to all: The Knowledge Forum, Friday, May 9, 12:15–1:45 p.m., San Diego Convention Center, Room 16A. Knowledge management authority Stephen Denning; Professional Interest Area Council Chair Michael Willis, FAIA; National Associate Director Shannon Kraus, AIA; and AIA Vice President of Knowledge Barb Sido will host a town-hall-style discussion of AIA knowledge initiatives and projects under way.
• FR 21 How Will the Economic Trends Affect Your Business? Friday, May 9, 8:15–9:45 a.m., San Diego Convention Center, Room 5A. F.W. Dodge Vice President for Economic Affairs Robert Murray will explain trends in the construction industry during these volatile economic times.
• FR77 Essentials of Ownership Transition, Friday, May 9, 2–3:30 p.m., San Diego Marroitt, Marina Ballroom, Salon G. Peter Piven, FAIA; William Snyder, FAIA; and attorney Willliam Mandel will tell how to determine the value of your firm for different transfer options, as well as how to transfer internally.
• FR 80: Lessons From Southern California’s Architectural Vanguard, Friday, 4–5:30 p.m., San Diego Marriott, Marina Ballroom, Salon G. Architectural Record’s John Czarnecki, Assoc. AIA, moderates a discussion with four young California architects.
• SA01 Access Matters—ADA Quality Control in Practice. Saturday, May 10, 2–3:30 p.m. San Diego Convention Center, Room 9. Soy Williams, AIA, and James Terry, AIA, review key ADA issues, resources, and proven methods.

Cancelled:
• TH21 Neuroscientific and Environmental Factors in Research
• FR20 International Journalists Forum: Cross-Border Architecture
• SA11 Compliance with the “Jungle” of Accessiblity Laws and Standards
• SA36 Thomas Jefferson Awards for Public Architecture.

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