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Rich Shivener is an Associate Professor in the Writing Department at York University's Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS). He holds a PhD from the University of Cincinnati and an MA from Northern Kentucky University. His research focuses on digital media composing practices, emotions in rhetoric, and the intersections of technology and communication. He has served as a section editor for Kairos: A Journal of Rhetoric, Technology, and Pedagogy from 2016 to 2024. Before academia, he worked in journalism and technical writing, contributing to local newspapers, national magazines, and software documentation. Shivener's recent work explores virtual reality (VR) writing, remote collaboration in game development, and environmental rhetoric in digital infrastructure. His articles analyze topics such as affective labor in online spaces, infrastructural storytelling for environmental justice, and pandemic-era remote work adaptations. He teaches in the digital authoring stream, emphasizing multimodal and hybrid approaches to writing. His research trends highlight a focus on emerging technologies’ impact on communication practices, with particular attention to equity, emotion, and sustainability. He has contributed to discussions about digital authorship, technical communication ethics, and the rhetorical dimensions of webcomics and gaming communities. Shivener’s career reflects a commitment to bridging academic and applied contexts, leveraging his industry experience to inform teaching and research. He remains active in methodological innovations, such as discourse-based interviews and infrastructural narrative analysis, to explore tacit knowledge and systemic inequities in technical fields.

• Writing
• Media
• Emotion Studies
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Professor Ahmad Hariri is a faculty member in the Department of Psychology & Neuroscience at Duke University, part of the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. He holds affiliations with the Duke-UNC Brain Imaging and Analysis Center, the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences, and the Duke Initiative for Science & Society. His research integrates neuroimaging, pharmacology, and molecular genetics to study biological pathways underlying individual differences in behavior and psychopathology risk. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology from UCLA (2000), M.S. and B.S. in Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park (1997, 1994). Research interests include understanding how genetic and environmental factors influence brain function and behavior, with a focus on psychopathology, stress, and resilience. His work explores neural correlates of traits like psychopathy, childhood adversity effects on brain structure, and biomarkers of aging. Recent studies highlight links between lead exposure and neurodegeneration, neighborhood disadvantage and dementia risk, and the role of brain connectivity in self-regulation. Key achievements include over 200 publications, including high-impact papers in Nature Aging , Neuron , and Biological Psychiatry . Honors include the APA Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution (2009) and being named a Highly Cited Researcher (2014). Grants include leadership roles in the Duke-NCCU Postdoctoral Training Program in Child Psychiatric Conditions and the Duke Psychiatry Physician-Scientist Residency Program. He has contributed to editorial boards of journals like Cortex and Biology of Mood and Anxiety Disorders . Professional activities include mentoring in the Summer Neuroscience Program and serving as a Bass Connections Faculty Team Leader.

• Psychology
• Neuroscience
• Molecular Genetics
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Samara Klar is a Professor at the University of Arizona School of Government and Public Policy and holds the Melody S. Robidoux Fund Professorship. She serves as Co-Coordinator of the Arizona Policy Lab and specializes in political psychology, voter behavior, and public opinion research. Dr. Klar received her PhD in Political Science from Northwestern University with additional degrees from Columbia University and McGill University. Dr. Klar's research focuses on how personal identities and social surroundings influence political attitudes and behavior, employing experimental methods, surveys, and statistical tools. Her award-winning book Independent Politics (co-authored with Yanna Krupnikov) was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016, and she recently co-authored Partisan Hostility and American Democracy (University of Chicago Press, 2024). Her work appears in top journals including Science , Nature Human Behaviour , American Political Science Review , and Journal of Politics . Dr. Klar's research program demonstrates a clear trajectory from studying political independents and identity politics toward contemporary research on partisan polarization, affective polarization, and political behavior during crises. Her most recent work examines cross-border political influences, gender in politics, and the impact of social movements like #MeToo on political evaluations. Philip E. Converse Award Robert E. Lane Award Best Book in Experimental Political Science Scholar of the Year (2025) from University of Arizona's College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Dr. Klar has received research funding from the National Science Foundation, Time-sharing Experiments for the Social Sciences, and the Social Science Research Council. She founded WomenAlsoKnowStuff.com to promote women in political science, which has grown to feature over 2,000 women scholars and inspired similar initiatives globally. She regularly contributes to media outlets including the New York Times , Washington Post , and CNN.com, and provides expert consulting on public opinion and political communication.

• Political psychology
• Voter behavior
• Public opinion
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Danielle Bobker is a Professor in the Department of Women's Studies and an English Fellow at Concordia University. She is affiliated with the Simone de Beauvoir Institute and specializes in 17th-18th century literature & culture, critical humour studies, gender & sexuality studies, and pedagogy. Education BA, English & Drama, University of Toronto BEd, English, Drama, & French, University of Toronto MA, English, Concordia University PhD, English, Rutgers University Danielle’s research explores intersections of 17th-18th century British literature, satire, critical humour studies, gender & sexuality, and pedagogy. Her work analyzes how private spaces like closets shaped interpersonal relationships and how humor intersects with human rights and legal discourse. She is currently working on a SSHRC-funded project, Ward v. Quebec: A Case for Literary-Critical Humour Studies (2024-2026), and an upcoming book Flayed: How to Talk about Jokes without Hurting Anyone . Danielle’s publications span topics like closet rhetoric in 18th century literature, affect theory in autobiographical writing, and feminist approaches to humor. Her recent projects integrate AI and humor studies, reflecting her interdisciplinary methodology. She welcomes doctoral students interested in critical humour studies, satire, and gender studies.

• 17th & 18th Century Literature & Culture
• Critical Humour Studies
• Gender & Sexuality Studies
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Lawrence Kim is an Assistant Professor at the School of Computing Science, Simon Fraser University. His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction, Tangible User Interfaces, and Human-Robot Interaction, with teaching interests in Physical Computing and Human-Centered Computing. Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Stanford University, 2020), MS in Mechanical Engineering (Stanford, 2015), and BS in Mechanical Engineering (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2013). Research interests emphasize tangible interaction design, swarm robotics, and assistive technologies for special needs populations. His work includes developing interfaces like Woogu for child education and DiminishAR for cognitive enhancement. He directs the Tangent Lab (https://tangent.cs.sfu.ca/), exploring embodied and robotic interaction. Teaching includes courses such as CMPT 263 (Introduction to Human-Centered Computing) and CMPT 415/416 (Special Research Projects). His recent articles address topics like head posture correction in VR, programmable fidgeting with swarm robots, and stress prediction via mouse movements.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Tangible User Interfaces
• Human-Robot Interaction
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David A. B. Murray is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology and the School of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies at York University. His research integrates queer theory, anthropology, and migration studies to examine sexual and gender minorities across Martinique, Barbados, New Zealand, and Canada. Ph.D. Anthropology, University of Virginia M.A. (Distinction) Anthropology, University of Virginia B.A. (Honours) Anthropology, McGill University Professor Murray's work critically engages with nationalism, colonialism, identity performativity, and health inequities. His recent publications analyze queer temporalities, HIV/AIDS narratives, and transnational refugee politics. Emerging from his 2015-2025 publications, key trends include: Queer refugee experiences in Canada/USA HIV/AIDS in Caribbean contexts Queer temporality and biopolitics Language and identity politics Postcolonial identity negotiations Performance of cultural citizenship His research program involves fieldwork across Caribbean and Canadian sites, examining how marginalized communities navigate structural inequities through cultural resistance and identity reclamation.

• Anthropology
• Queer/Sexuality Studies
• Migration
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Katherine Fama is a tenured Assistant Professor of American Literature in the School of English, Drama and Film at University College Dublin (UCD). She holds leadership roles including Deputy Head of School (2024–2027), former Director of Graduate Research (2021–2024), and Co-Director of the Fictional Spaces research substrand under UCD’s Thresholds of Knowledge research initiative. She co-founded the Single Lives Research Group and helped establish the International Singles Studies Association (ISSA). Her work bridges literary studies, feminist theory, architectural criticism, and creative pedagogy. Dr. Fama earned her PhD in English and American Literature from Washington University in St. Louis in 2013, with a certificate in American Culture Studies. She also holds an MA from New York University and a BA from Swarthmore College. Her postgraduate training includes a Digital EDI Ambassador Badge and participation in the Research Supervisor Support and Development programme at UCD. Her research centers on singleness, architecture and narrative, feminist theory, sexuality studies, and the history of emotions in modern American literature. She explores how domestic spaces shape identity, particularly for single women, and investigates the emotional and material dimensions of literary form. Her book project, The Architecture of Singleness , examines early 20th-century novels, domestic architecture, and the figure of the single woman in America. Her interdisciplinary approach is reflected in collaborations across film, media, and studio arts. Her recent publications span journals such as Emotions: History, Culture, Society , MELUS , Studies in American Naturalism , and Journal of Modern Literature . She co-edited Single Lives: Modern Women in Literature, Culture, and Film (Rutgers University Press, 2022), and her work increasingly integrates creative practice, including printmaking and community art projects focused on environmental regeneration. College of Arts and Humanities Teaching Excellence Award (2024) Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research Fellow Volkswagen Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow NEH Research Fellow W.M. Keck Foundation Fellow Everett Helm Visiting Fellow Katherine Fama supervises PhD and MA students, including Chloe Green, whose research examines illness in the contemporary workplace novel. She founded the Graduate Futures workshop to support PhD candidates in academic and non-academic career development. Her funded research projects include 'Architecture and Narrative: The Built Environment in Modern Culture' and 'Print Exchanges: Site-specific Creative-Critical Responses to Extractivist Landscapes'. She has received grants from the NEH, Winterthur Museum, Huntington Library, Smith College, and the Marie Curie programme. She co-directs the Fictional Spaces substrand of the Thresholds of Knowledge research strand and collaborates with Dr. Jorie Lagerwey on the Single Lives Research Group. She is also active in the UCD Centre for Gender, Feminisms & Sexualities and has held leadership roles in the Irish Association for American Studies.

• American Literature
• Feminist Theory
• Singleness Studies
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Prof. Dr. Levent Tezcan is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Münster, specializing in the social-scientific study of Islam in 20th and 21st century Europe. He holds academic affiliations with the Cluster of Excellence 'Religion and Politics' and has held roles at institutions like Tilburg University (Netherlands) and Bielefeld University. His research focuses on migration studies, racism, Islam in Europe, and Turkish politics. He teaches courses on social structure, culture, and qualitative methods. Education: Habilitation in Sociology (2014), European University Viadrina PhD in Sociology (2001), University of Bielefeld M.A. Social Sciences (1993), University of Bremen M.A. Political Sciences (1985), Ankara University His research explores topics such as ressentiment in migration societies, Islamic theology in German universities, and the Turkish Republic's modernization challenges. He leads projects funded by the DFG and Federal Ministry of Research. His publications include monographs on Islam politics, migration, and cultural conflict. Teaches seminars on fascism theories, affective sociology, and migration studies. Office hours are scheduled during lecture periods, with Zoom options available. Grants include the Cluster of Excellence EXC 2060 and projects on radicalization and Islamic expertise. Advises research assistants and contributes to academic publications in sociology and cultural studies.

• Sociology of Islam
• Migration Studies
• Islam in Europe
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Dr. Angela M. Locks is a Professor and Department Chair in Educational Leadership at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), within the College of Education. She also serves as the Executive Director of the Center for Evaluation & Educational Effectiveness. Her career spans nearly three decades in higher education, with 16 years at CSULB, where she has held leadership roles in diversity, equity, and inclusion, including Executive Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Academic Affairs (2020–2024), and founding roles in undergraduate research programs. Education: Ph.D. in Higher Education (Diversity & Governance), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor M.A. in Education, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor B.A. in Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Her research centers on diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education , with a focus on college access, retention, campus climate, and the experiences of racially and ethnically underrepresented students. She examines how institutional policies and practices affect student outcomes, particularly through intergroup dialogue, high-impact practices, and diversity programming. Her work emphasizes the holistic development of students and the role of equity-mindedness in educational leadership. The recent publications and edited volumes highlight a sustained focus on debunking deficit narratives (e.g., 'grit'), supporting Students of Color, and understanding the structural barriers faced by Latina/o, African American, and first-generation students. Her research bridges theory and practice, often involving longitudinal and qualitative studies that inform institutional strategies for inclusion and retention. Scientific Awards: 2021 Wang Family Excellence Award Outstanding Faculty Service Nominee, CSULB 2014 Outstanding Faculty Mentor for Student Engagement in Research, CSULB Academic Affairs 2014 Most Valuable Professor, College of Education, CSULB Alumni Association Dr. Locks has supervised 18 doctoral dissertations and 23 master’s theses, demonstrating a strong commitment to mentoring the next generation of scholars. She led the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program (2017–2024) and founded the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program, securing external funding and institutional support for student research. Her leadership extends to national initiatives, including serving as principal investigator for the Truth, Racial, Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) Campus Center with AAC&U. She is actively involved in research centers and programs at CSULB, including the Center for Evaluation & Educational Effectiveness and the Office of Undergraduate Research Services. Her work continues to shape institutional practices around diversity, equity, and student success through research, policy engagement, and community collaboration.

• Diversity in Higher Education
• Equity and Inclusion
• College Access and Retention
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Steven Devleminck is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at KU Leuven's Faculty of Engineering Technology, concurrently serving as coordinator of the School of Arts (Associated Faculty) in Brussels. His dual appointment bridges engineering and arts through the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) group at Group T Leuven Campus and Unit Art & Technology in Brussels, with active membership in DigiSoc – KU Leuven Digital Society Institute. His research centers on human-centered computing and speculative design methodologies , with core expertise in tangible interaction for emotion regulation and multispecies futures. Key themes include biofuturing as co-creative response to climate crises, squeeze-based interfaces for workplace stress, and artistic AI collaborations. His work uniquely integrates computer science with choreography, film studies, and anthropology through projects like “Youth TikTok production as public pedagogy” and “Imagining the Post-Anthropocene in BioFutures Living Lab”. Analysis of recent publications reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) Advancement of squeeze interaction techniques for affective computing, (2) Development of biofuturing frameworks for multispecies speculation, and (3) Critical examinations of AI's role in artistic mediumship. Cross-cutting themes include post-anthropocentric design, climate-responsive technologies, and decolonial approaches to digital pedagogy. Devleminck actively mentors doctoral candidates including Ula Sickle (choreographic exhibitions) and J. Verbesselt (cinema studies), while leading major funded projects such as: Living Corpora (2025-2029): Pioneering human-AI collaboration in digital humanities as Co-promotor Experiential Futuring (2022-2026): Co-creative methodology for social media outage response as Co-promotor Deradicalizing the City (2021-2025): Urban intervention research as Promotor He serves on the Computer Science Department Council and Doctoral Committee for the Associated Faculty of Arts. His laboratory ecosystem spans the HCI Group T Leuven Campus for technical development, Brussels-based Unit Art & Technology for artistic integration, and BioFutures Living Lab for participatory multispecies experimentation. This tripartite structure enables transdisciplinary work connecting squeeze sensor engineering with climate futures speculation and museum interface design.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Digital Humanities
• Art and Technology
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Jessica Ringrose is a Professor of Sociology of Gender and Education at the UCL Institute of Education (IOE), part of University College London's Faculty of Education and Society. She co-directs the UCL Centre for Sociology of Education and Equity and leads the global Phematerialism.org network, focusing on feminist posthumanism and new materialism in education. Her research centers on gender equity, digital media's impact on youth, and technologically facilitated sexual violence. Notable projects include the Mayor of London’s 'Women We See' initiative, which addressed advertising diversity, and studies on cyberflashing influencing the UK Online Safety Bill. She has also explored youth experiences of online harassment during the pandemic. Ringrose holds a PhD from York University (Canada) and has advised UK governmental bodies, educational institutions, and NGOs on gender and digital safety. Her awards include the 2020 AERA Gender Equity Award. She advocates for inclusive education policies, digital literacy, and feminist methodologies to combat gender-based violence. Education: PhD in Sociology from York University, Canada Key Projects: Online Safety Bill advocacy (cyberflashing criminalization) 'Women We See' advertising diversity campaign AHRC-funded 'Postdigital Intimacies' research network Public Engagement: Regular media contributions to BBC, The New York Times, and The Guardian. Her work bridges academia and activism, emphasizing intersectional approaches to gender, sexuality, and digital justice.

• Gender Studies
• Digital Media Studies
• Education Policy
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Rich Walker is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology, Geology, and Environmental Science at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). His research focuses on freshwater ecosystems, particularly understanding how stressors affect stream biodiversity and ecological processes. He leads the Freshwater Ecology and Conservation Lab, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges. Education: PhD in Ecology (University of Wyoming, 2019), MS in Biology (University of Central Arkansas, 2011), and BS in Environmental Science (University of Central Arkansas, 2008). Research interests include freshwater salinization, non-perennial stream dynamics, and fisheries conservation. His work bridges basic and applied questions, such as how climate change and human activities alter water quality and habitat availability. Recent studies explore predictive modeling of conductivity in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and biogeochemical responses in intermittent streams. Publications span Environmental Science & Technology Water , Nature Water , and Science of the Total Environment . His 2024 studies address conductivity trends and non-perennial stream management. Key findings include global gaps in salinization research and crayfish population dynamics under climate variability. Service roles include membership in UTC’s Curriculum Committee, Izaak Walton League’s Save Our Streams, and the Hartman Nature Reserve Board. Teaching covers ecology, limnology, and fisheries management.

• Freshwater Ecology
• Environmental Science
• Fisheries Conservation and Management
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Devin G. Pope is the Steven G. Rothmeier Professor of Behavioral Science and Economics at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business. His research examines psychological biases in economic decision-making using observational data across diverse markets including healthcare, voting, transportation, and consumer behavior. Pope has published extensively in top economics journals (American Economic Review, Quarterly Journal of Economics), general science publications (Science, Nature), and interdisciplinary outlets (Management Science, Psychological Science). His research interests bridge behavioral economics and psychology, focusing on vaccination incentives , racial bias measurement , consumer decision heuristics , and observational data analysis . Recent work leverages smartphone data to study religious attendance patterns, voting wait times, and geographic mobility. Pope's research methodology emphasizes real-world field experiments and large-scale observational datasets to identify psychological biases affecting economic outcomes. Notable scientific contributions include: Co-editing the American Economic Review Amazon Scholar appointment (2019-2021) Robert King Steel Faculty Fellowship Steven G. Rothmeier Professorship Pope advises PhD students and teaches graduate courses including Behavioral Economics and Workshop in Behavioral Science. His research has received significant external funding for pandemic response studies and behavioral interventions. Pope maintains active research collaborations across economics, psychology, and public health disciplines through the Booth School's research centers and workshops.

• Behavioral Economics
• Psychology-Economics Intersection
• Observational Data Analysis
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Andrew K. Przybylski is a Professor of Human Behaviour and Technology at the University of Oxford's Oxford Internet Institute (OII). His research bridges psychology and digital technology studies, focusing on how virtual environments like social media and video games influence motivation, health, and well-being. He advocates for open, reproducible science and collaborates with policymakers to address digital-age challenges. Recent appointments include Honorary Professor at The Educational University of Hong Kong’s Centre for Psychosocial Health. Education: Undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees from the University of Rochester (United States). Research Interests: His work explores digital well-being, online platform data donation, social media's psychosocial effects, and video game engagement. Key themes include open science, meta-science, and the intersection of technology with adolescent mental health. Article Trends: Recent studies analyze digital harms, social media's impact on youth, and reproducibility in tech research. His projects span neuroscience (e.g., screen time's effect on brain organization), behavioral analysis (e.g., gaming and affective responses), and policy-oriented work (e.g., multiverse approaches to internet use). Collaborations with institutions like the Ashmolean Museum highlight his interest in digital culture's therapeutic potential. Scientific Awards: Honorary Professor at The Educational University of Hong Kong’s Centre for Psychosocial Health Grants & Collaborations: Funded by the Huo Family Foundation, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), The British Academy, The Leverhulme Trust, Barnardo’s, and the University of Oxford’s John Fell Fund. He contributes as a scientific advisor to the Sync Digital Wellbeing Program. Labs & Projects: Leads initiatives like the Programme on Adolescent Well-Being in the Digital Age, Capturing Digital Footprints of Video Game Play, and Understanding Video Game Play and Mental Health. These projects emphasize open-source data collection and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

• Digital Well-Being
• Online Platform Data Donation
• Online Trace Data
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Sophie Seita is a London-based artist, researcher, and Lecturer in Fine Art & History of Art at Goldsmiths, University of London, where she also serves as Director of Critical Studies for the BA Fine Art Extension Degree and Deputy Director of Research for the Department of Art. Her interdisciplinary practice spans performance, video, sound, textiles, books, and installations, with language as a central material. Previously, she was a tenure-track Assistant Professor at Boston University (2019-2022) and a Junior Research Fellow at Queens' College, University of Cambridge (2016-2019). Seita's research interests encompass lecture-performances, poetic essays, video essays, practice-based research, queer studies, trans studies, affect theory, disability studies, deaf studies, creative access, experimental captions and audio descriptions, speculative approaches to archives, fictional collectives, concepts of play, difficulty, opacity, absurdity, ornamentation, deep listening, histories of avant-garde group formation, translation studies, multilingualism, queer ecology, decolonial ecology, and experimental pedagogy. Her creative curiosities include opacity, playfulness, difficulty, artifice, queer abstraction, minor genres, ornamentation, materiality beyond objects, the materiality of language, listening beyond hearing, ambiguity, non-linear narratives, and provisional ideas. Her recent publications demonstrate strong trends in examining the intersections of performance, language, and experimental publishing, particularly focusing on lecture-performances as critical knowledge production, the materiality of language, and speculative approaches to archives. Her work consistently engages with queer and feminist perspectives on avant-garde practices while exploring experimental forms of documentation and presentation. Werner Düttmann Fellowship at Akademie der Künste Berlin (2024) Vice-Chancellor's Public Engagement Award (University of Cambridge) Eccles Centre Fellowship (British Library) PEN/Heim Translation Award Wonder Book Prize Dorothea Schlegel Artist in Residence Seita supervises and examines PhD projects at Goldsmiths and has secured numerous research grants, including funding from the British Academy, Arts Council England, Canada Council for the Arts, and the Early Career Research Fund Award from Goldsmiths. She is co-founder of The Hildegard von Bingen Society for Gardening Companions, an ongoing queer collaborative project with musician Naomi Woo that explores speculative archives and queer ecology through sound, performance, and publications. Her artistic practice often involves collaborative work across disciplines, particularly with The Hildegard von Bingen Society for Gardening Companions, which creates experimental pedagogical frameworks and community-based environmental projects.

• Lecture-performances
• Poetic essays
• Video essays
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