Congratulations to current MFA Candidate, Will Nickley on being a recipient of the 2020 Design Principles & Practices Emerging Scholar Awards. The award will allow Will to attend and be engaged in the activity of the 14^th International Conference Design Principles & Practices, Advocacy in Design: Engagement, Commitment, and Action, hosted by the Pratt Institute 16-18 March 2020.

About the Emerging scholar award.

A small number of Emerging Scholar Awards are given to outstanding graduate students and emerging scholars who have an active research interest in the conference themes. The Award provides a strong professional development opportunity for early career academics—meeting experts in the field, interacting with colleagues from other parts of the world, and creating networks and lasting connections. Awardees are invited to attend the conference to present their work and play a critical organizational role in the conference by leading discussions, chairing parallel sessions, and providing assistance in session rooms.