Ian Pollock

Ian Pollock is an Associate Professor of Art and Director of the Graduate Program in Interaction Design and Interactive Art at California State University, East Bay. He holds an MFA from UC Berkeley and a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute. His work bridges new media art, social justice, and sustainability, with projects like Guerrilla Grafters (reimagining urban fruit trees) and BIASMp (mapping societal biases). Pollock's research emphasizes interdisciplinary education, such as the BRAIN JAM program integrating neuroscience with game design for underserved youth. He has received the Eisner Prize and Wells Fargo Foundation Grant.

Education:

• MFA in New Media Art Practice, University of California, Berkeley
• BFA in New Genres, San Francisco Art Institute

Research Interests: Pollock’s practice explores technology’s role in social equity, urban transformation, and collaborative learning. His projects like BIASMp visualize global prejudices through spatial data, while Guerrilla Grafters address food access and sustainability. He advocates for inclusive design and experiential learning through game jams and international collaborations.

Articles & Trends: Recent publications focus on IoT, cybersecurity, and climate-conscious education. His work bridges technical innovation with ethical and social implications, such as blockchain for IoT security and machine learning’s ethical applications.

Awards & Grants:

• Eisner Prize for Excellence in the Arts
• Wells Fargo Foundation Grant

Advising & Grants: Pollock leads education research initiatives, including the BRAIN JAM pilot program. His grants fund projects that merge technology with community engagement.

Labs & Teams: He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects like BIASMp and organizes hackathons to foster cross-cultural exchange.