INTERIOR DESIGN DEPARTMENT

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PUBLISHED WORKS

Postero, T. (Reviewer) for Ding, Suining (2011) Sketching Interiors: from Traditional to Digital, New York: Fairchild Books 301 pp. ISBN: 978-1- 56367-918-6

Postero, T. (2008) Poem - “The Palm Court”, Elm Leaves, A Magazine of the Arts, Buffalo State English Department, 2007-2008 issue, p. 27

Lasker, George E. Lasker and Luz, Ana (Eds.) (2007) 1st Symposium on Systems Research in the Arts and Humanities, Volume I: On Choreographies in Music, Visual and Performing Arts, and Environmental Design. “Spatial Order: Über-Waves in Interior Design” by Postero, T., ISBN: 978-1-897233-84-9, pp39-46  

Lasker, G.E., Rhodes, J. and Lily, J. (Eds.) (2005) Systems Research in the Arts, Volume VII: Music, Environmental Design and the Choreography of Space. “Wave-bowered Spaces: Harbingers of Change for the Way We Live,” by Postero, T., ISBN: 1894613457, pp11-19.

Lasker, G.E. (Ed.) (2003) ACTA SYSTEMICA, Vol.3, No. 2 “Chasing the Wave: The Design of Contemporary Life” by Klaric, A and Postero, T. ISBN: 1894613-813, pp. 35 - 47.  IIAS, Windsor, Canada (December 2003).

Lasker, G.E., Rhodes, J. and Lily, J. (Eds.) (2001) Systems Research in Arts, Volume III: Music, Environmental Design and the Choreography of Space. “Tuning up the Human Genome” by Rojewski, M.T. and Postero, T., ISBN: 1-894613-33-3, pp. 98 – 102.

Lasker, G. E. and Day, B. (Eds.) (2001) Advances in Education, Volume IV.  “Communications and Art – Internet Influences” by Hiller, J. and Postero, T., ISBN: 1-894613-07-4, pp. 53 – 61.

Lasker, G. E. (Ed.) (2000) Advances in Sociocybernetics and Human Development, Volume VIII, “Communications & Stereotypes in Art” by Hiller, J. and Postero, T.  ISBN: 1-894613-05-8, pp. 115 – 124.
 
1999     Lasker, G. E. (Ed.) (1999) Advances in Sociocybernetics and Human Development, Volume VII.  “The Electronic Gallery Tour – Framing Aspects” by Hiller J. and Postero, T.  ISBN: 0-921836-84-8, pp. 77 - 82.
    
Lasker, G. E. and Lomeiko, V. (Eds.) (1999) Culture of Peace: Survival Strategy and Action Program for the Third Millennium“Windows for Peace” by Postero, T. and Hiller, J., ISBN: 0-921836-89-9, pp. 185 - 190.

Lasker, G. E. (Ed.) (1998) Advances in Sociocybernetics & Human Development, Volume VI: Culture of Peace: Design Issues and Cyberspace Technologies. “Interior Design Spectrum for a Culture of Peace” by Postero, T ISBN: 0-921836-71-6, pp. 87 – 91.

Lasker, G. E. (Ed.) (1997) Advances in Sociocybernetics & Human Development, Volume IV "Weaving the Shrouds of Life; Interior Design for a Culture of Peace," by Postero, T. and Lily, J. ISBN: 0-921836-55-4, pp. 124 -132.

Lasker, G. E. (Ed.) (1997) Advances in Sociocybernetics & Human Development, Volume V: Culture of Peace, Human Habitat, and Sustainable Living; 5th International Conference on Systems Research Informatics and Cybernetics, "Shrouds of Life," by Postero, T., ISBN: 0-921836-63-5, pp. 55 - 59.

Lasker, G. E. (Ed.) (1994) International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research and the 2nd Orwellian Symposium, "Architectural Commentary: Newspeak in 1994," by Postero, T. and Maciurzynski, T.

Lasker, G. E.; Koizumi, T.; Pohl, J. (Eds.) (1991) Advances In Information Systems Research -- 1990 5th International Conference on Systems Research Informatics and Cybernetics. "Aerospace Technology Transfer: Environmentally Benign Systems," by Postero, T., ISBN: 0-921836-08-2, pp. 563 - 568

Peck, C. J. (Ed.) (1990) American Home Economics Association’s Abstracts of Research Presentations -- 1990 Annual Meeting "The Integration of Computer-Aided Design into Interior Design Curriculum" by Inman, M.; Postero, T.; Peaslee, J.; Willis, V.; Wu, K.; Davis, D.; Kilmer, R.; Kilmer, O, pp. 117

Nissen, L. (Ed.) (1990) The 1990’s: A Decade for Preparation – 1990 IDEC Conference "Computer-Aided Design in Every Studio Classroom," by Inman, M.; Postero, T.; Peaslee, J.; Willis, V.; Wu, K.; Davis, D.; Kilmer, R.; Kilmer, O. pp. 69 - 71

Selby, R.; Anthony, K.; Choi, J.; and Orland, B. (Eds.) (1990) Coming of Age -- 1990 EDRA Conference. "Computer-Aided Design in Every Interior Design Classroom," by Inman, M.; Postero, T.; Peaslee, J.; Willis, V.; Wu, K.; Davis, D.; Kilmer, R.; Kilmer, O. p. 362 - 364

Guerin, D. (Ed.) (1989) The Art & Science of Teaching --1989 IDEC Conference "Aerospace Technology’s Expanding Impact on the Conceptual and Actual Architecture of Interior Design" by Postero, T. pp. 126 -129

Kolar, J.; Eshelman, P.; Kemper, C. (Eds.) (1988) Where Do Our Horizons Lie?, 1988 IDEC Conference. "Curriculum Development for Interior Design Studio Courses," Postero, T. and Kilmer, R. pp. 62 - 67.

Lasker, G. E. (Ed.)(1988) Advances in Systems Research and Cybernetics Volume 1 – 1988 4th International Conference on Systems Research Informatics and Cybernetics.  "Secondary Applications of Aerospace Technology: Harbingers of Change in the Fields of Architecture and Interior Design," ISBN: 0-921836-0203, pp. 451 - 457.

Postero, T. (1985) "Identification of Selection Room Problems: Ideas and Solutions." Batesville Casket Company, in-house publication. Batesville, Indiana.


AWARDS/ GRANTS/ SCHOLARSHIPS 

(IIAS) – International Institute for Advanced Studies in Systems Research and Cybernetics – Baden-Baden, Germany

Lifetime Achievement in Education Award – IIAS (2007) 

FELLOW OF THE INSTITUTE – IIAS (2005)

IIAS-Meritorious Award in recognition and appreciation of work and service over 17 years to the scientific community. IIAS and Systems Research Foundation (2003)

Award for Best Paper – IIAS and Systems Research Foundation (2003)

Award of Excellence in Scholarly Research – IIAS and Systems Research Foundation  (2001) 

Award for Best Paper – Culture of Peace Symposium/Session - IIAS (1998)

Award for Best Paper – Culture of Peace Plenary – IIAS and Systems Research Foundation (1997)

STS -- Spacelab Technology Station – NASA Education Grant (1990)

XL International Travel Grant – Purdue Research Foundation (1990)

Certificate of Award – IIAS and Systems Research Foundation (1986)

Faculty Research Grant – Louisiana State University (1985)


EXHIBITIONS 
FIDER Accreditation Evaluation Report” as ART – Upton Gallery, Buffalo State (2003)

“Spiderlings” – Mixed Media – Upton Gallery, Buffalo, New York (2000)

“Broken Dances” – Mixed Media Drawings – Upton Gallery, Buffalo, New York (1999)

Video loop exhibition of “Interior Design Spectrum for a Culture of Peace” – Upton Gallery, Buffalo, New York (1998)

"Italian Studies" – Mixed Media Drawings – Upton Gallery, Buffalo, New York (1997)
"Bocce Balls/Broken Dances" Mixed Media Drawings – Union Gallery, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana (1992)

"Controcorrente Girasole" (Sunflower Undertow) and "Mulinello Girasole" (Sunflower Eddy) – Mixed Media Drawings – Bishop’s Place, Palazzo Vagnotti, Cortona, Italy (1991)

"Vietnam Women’s Memorial Design Competition." Sponsored by the Vietnam Women’s Memorial Project, Inc., the design was ranked in the top 21 of 317 submitted entries and was exhibited at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. (1990)

"Competition Diomede" Co-sponsored by The Institute for Contemporary Art (N. Y.) and the Union of Architects of the U.S.S.R. (Moscow) Design, entitled "Laser Viaduct: Ribbon of Communication," was exhibited at The Clocktower Gallery in New York City, New York, from May 18 to June 2. Other stops for this international exhibit include: United States: Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Russia: Moscow, Leningrad, Minsk, Tashkent, Montreal, Canada, West Germany, and Finland.  Public and participant discussions, concerning changes the competition posed to contemporary ideas in art and architecture, took place at The Clocktower Gallery on May 18, 20, 23, New York. (1989)

"Ristorante & Discoteca di Mario" Tuscany in Georgia – Cumberland Mall, Atlanta, Georgia (1977)

"Ristorante & Discoteca di Mario" Bishop’s Place – Palazzo Vagnotti, Cortona, Italy (1977)

Award Medallion and Program Cover designed for the Women’s Southern Intercollegiate Golf Championship (WSIC), Athens, Georgia (1977)