Edward Steinfeld, professor, architect, and gerontologist, has been named the 2016–17 Nadine Carter Russell Endowed Chair in Interior Design. He will present a lecture at the LSU College of Art & Design at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2016, in the LSU Design Building Auditorium (room 103).

Steinfeld is a registered architect and gerontologist with special interests in universal design, accessibility, and design for the lifespan. He is a Distinguished SUNY Professor of Architecture and Director of the IDeA Center (see idea.ap.buffalo.edu). He is the director of a federally funded center of excellence on universal design and the built environment and co-directs another center on accessible public transportation. Dr. Steinfeld is internationally known for his research and publications. He has travelled widely to lecture in many countries and is a frequent consultant to government agencies, building developers, and attorneys, and has experience in architectural practice.