Emily Scott Beck

Emily Scott Beck is an Associate Professor of the Practice and Foundations Coordinator in the Department of Art, Art History & Design at the University of Notre Dame. Her work bridges studio practice and pedagogy, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to art education. She holds an MFA from UNC Chapel Hill (2010) and a B.A. from Meredith College (2001).

• Current roles: Foundations Coordinator, Director of Undergraduate Studies (2016-2022)
• Previous positions: Adjunct Professor at Meredith College (2010-2013), Lecturer at UNC Chapel Hill (2009-2010)

Research focuses on emotional vulnerability, gender construction, and systems of belief through mediums like sculpture, video, installation, and fibers. Notable exhibitions include the North Carolina Museum of Art (2011), Elisabet Ney Museum (2020), and Woman Made Gallery (2020).

• Key themes: Feminist perspectives, domestic labor, and visual communication for social change
• Techniques: Digital fabrication, sound installations, and site-specific interventions

Recent creative works explore maternal experience (e.g., Milk Clock 2017) and expanded gender roles (Ladylike 2018-2019). Academic contributions include publishing on motion design pedagogy and curating FATE conference sessions.

Awards include the Outstanding Mentor Award (2020) and recognition from the International Sculpture Center (2010). Grants supported teaching innovation and interdisciplinary course development.