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National Institute of Building Sciences to Be Featured on Empowered for Public TV Hosted by Meg Ryan

The segment will spotlight NIBS’ leadership in advancing building science, resilience, and innovation across the built environment

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November 6, 2025

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) announced its upcoming feature on Empowered, the acclaimed Public TV series hosted by award-winning actress Meg Ryan. The segment will spotlight NIBS’ leadership in advancing building science, resilience, and innovation across the built environment.

As a trusted authority in the industry for over 50 years, NIBS continues to drive impactful change through research, education, and collaboration with government, academia, and private sector partners. The Empowered feature will highlight NIBS’ mission to improve the safety, sustainability, and performance of buildings nationwide, a mission rooted in its founding by the U.S. Congress in 1974. For over 50 years, NIBS has served as a vital interface between government and the private sector, advancing building science and technology to improve the built environment. Through its leadership in developing standards, promoting resilience, and fostering innovation, NIBS continues to shape a safer and more sustainable future for American communities.

“We’re honored to be featured on Empowered and to share our story with a broader audience,” said George Guszcza, President and CEO of NIBS. “This opportunity allows us to showcase the critical work being done to strengthen America’s infrastructure and promote resilient communities.”  The feature will include clips from NIBS Board members Nancy Novak and Sandra Benson, who discuss the critical role NIBS plays in shaping the building sciences industry, sharing their perspectives on its impact, leadership, and future direction.

Empowered, hosted by Meg Ryan, is a nationally distributed educational TV series that features compelling stories shaping the future of society. The show focuses on spotlighting innovative sectors and influential thought leaders, using advanced filming techniques and a unique distribution platform to reach millions of households nationwide.

The Public Television segment begins distribution on November 3, reaching more than 170 participating Public Television stations nationwide. It will air as interstitial programming throughout 2026.

KEYWORDS: building performance building science education NIBS (National Institute of Building Sciences) resiliency technology

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