FRANK MELENDEZ has recently been awarded the George N. Pauly, Jr. Fellowship, joining the Carnegie Mellon University School of Architecture faculty as a Visiting Assistant Professor. His research is focused on the advancement of digital technologies in architecture and design. Professor Melendez has also taught at Louisiana State University, Arizona State University, and has participated in workshops, at various architecture schools throughout the U.S and abroad. His professional experience includes working at the office of Frank O. Gehry & Associates in Los Angeles, California and serving as the Design Director at Urban A&O, in New York, New York. Professor Melendez received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Arizona followed by a Master of Architecture degree from the Yale School of Architecture.