Alex Bitterman, Ph.D. has been a college professor since 2001. He earned a Master's degree in Architecture and a Ph.D. in American Studies from the University at Buffalo. The founding editor of Multi: the Journal of Responsible Architecture and Design, his books include Buffalo is a Cool Place to Live and Design Survey: a Workbook Introduction to the Design Professions. Find out more about Dr. Bitterman at www.the-college-question.com.