Anna Ursyn

Anna Ursyn is a Professor and Computer Graphics/Digital Media Area Head at the School of Art & Design, University of Northern Colorado, within the College of Performing and Visual Arts. Her work bridges academic research, artistic practice, and technological innovation.

• PhD, MFA in Computer Graphics/Digital Media
• Active in international IEEE, ACM SIGGRAPH, and educational committees
• Recipient of numerous grants and awards for digital media contributions

Her research focuses on knowledge visualization, visual storytelling, and interdisciplinary education. She explores how computer graphics can enhance communication across science, art, and education through projects like NASA's MoonArc and exhibitions at Louvre and NTT Tokyo.

Recent publications address data visualization, visual literacy, and creative interface design. Her advising includes students in digital media and computer graphics programs. Awards include ACM SIGGRAPH grants, multiple Who’s Who listings, and international art competition recognitions.

• Editor's Choice Award, International Library of Poetry
• Artistic Merit Award, Eurographics 1996
• Animal Image Award, Argentina

Ursyn leads the Digital Art Gallery D-ART iV and SpaceTime competition, while maintaining an active studio practice that combines 3D programming, mixed-media sculpture, and scientific illustration.