WSDG Launches Nancy Flannery Memorial Scholarship
AESEF graduate scholarship offered to women studying architectural acoustics
HIGHLAND, NY, March 27, 2025 – WSDG announces the foundation of the Nancy Flannery Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship – named for the long-serving Partner/CFO of the firm who passed away in 2023 – is offered through the AES Educational Foundation and was created to provide opportunities to women pursuing graduate-level studies in architectural acoustics. The scholarship is available solely to AES-member students. The AES Educational Foundation is currently accepting applications through May 15. For more information, please visit: https://www.aeseducationalfoundation.org/scholarships
“Nancy was the lynchpin of WSDG for many years – an incredible organizer and powerful spirit who saw us transform from a small, local operation into the global force for architectural acoustics and systems design that we are today,” stated WSDG Co-Founding Partner John Storyk. “To that end, we’re proud to honor her memory through this scholarship program.”
“Education and intellectual diversity have always been core values of WSDG from the very beginning, so we’re glad of the opportunity to elevate women in this niche field.”
The AES Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging the entry of talented students into the pro audio and audio engineering fields. The foundation’s scholarship programs are offered by members and participating organizations affiliated with the AES.
To apply for the scholarship, please visit: https://www.aeseducationalfoundation.org/scholarships
For more information about WSDG, please visit: http://www.wsdg.com/
ABOUT WSDG, LLC
WSDG (Walters-Storyk Design Group) is an 13-time TEC award-winning international firm specializing in architectural acoustic consulting and media systems engineering. Pioneering architect/acoustician, John Storyk (AIA), founded the company in 1969 with the creation of Jimi Hendrix’s Electric Lady Studios in New York City’s Greenwich Village. WSDG provides a wide portfolio of design and consulting services that support architectural projects throughout all phases of project development. Our international team of consultants have provided timely, detailed and cost-effective advice on highly sensitive and complex architectural construction and renovation projects, from small but critical retrofits to challenging ground up construction projects. WSDG has extensive experience with sensitive architectural issues including historical renovations, additions and new construction projects in media production, corporate, government, transportation, education, broadcasting and cultural / entertainment sectors.
Past clients include Jay-Z, Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys, J Cole, and Jack Antonoff; corporate entities such as Spotify, Sony, CBS, Novartis, and IBM; global governmental AV installations as well as educational institutions, including Berklee College of Music, UCLA, NYU, Drexel, and USC
