Jeff Sheng

Jeff Sheng is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Saint Mary’s College of California and an acclaimed photographer documenting social justice movements. His academic work bridges technology, sociology, and activism, focusing on marginalized communities in military/service contexts and sports.

Education:

• PhD in Sociology (2021), Stanford University
• PhD Minor and MS in Computer Science (2021), Stanford University
• MFA in Studio Art (University of California, Irvine)
• MA in Sociology (Stanford University)
• BA in Art, Film, and Visual Studies (Harvard University)

Research Focus: Explores intersections of technology, government repression, and social movements through photography. Notable projects:

• Fearless (2003–2015): Portraits of LGBT student athletes
• Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (2009–2011): Documentation of closeted military service members

Exhibitions/Publications: Works featured in NYT, CNN, Time Magazine, and major institutions like UCLA and Nike. Author of the 2015 photo-memoir FEARLESS.