Effect of installed diffusers on sound field diffusivity in a real-world classroom

Abstract

completed another successful year for the Newman Fund. Newman Medals were awarded to 19 students, bringing the total to 290 at more than 58 schools of architecture, engineering, music and music technology since the program began in 1985. Of particular note is the increased participation from schools and programs outside North America. Five student teams received Wenger prizes in 2014 for their meritorious design work juried and displayed at the ASA Student Design Competition held at the 167th meeting of the Acoustical Society in Providence, RI. There were sixteen total entries submitted to the SDC from a number of different universities. The 2012 Schultz Grant project was completed by Michael Ermann and joins the list of teaching tools sponsored by the Newman Fund. The Advisory Committee extends its appreciation to students, teachers, consultants, professional supporters and friends of the Fund whose extraordinary voluntary efforts make the work of the Fund possible and thoroughly enjoyable. Corporate sponsors with interest in the realm of architectural acoustics have been especially supportive recently. We would also like to make special note of appreciation to the staff at the Acoustical Society offices in Melville, NY who help the Fund's operation run so seamlessly.