Audrey G. Bennett

Audrey G. Bennett is a University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor at the Stamps School of Art & Design, University of Michigan. Her research focuses on cross-cultural and transdisciplinary design, interactive aesthetics, and the intersection of heritage algorithms with STEM education.

• Research: Studies HIV prevention through interactive aesthetics (funded by NSF) and diversifying computer science via indigenous art curricula (NSF and Google).
• Education: PhD in Graphic Design, with a focus on social impact.

Research Interests: Bennett develops interactive aesthetics to democratize image control in society, using technology for collaborative design across cultures. Her work with heritage algorithms bridges cultural patterns and computational thinking, particularly in African and Native American traditions.

Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize:

• Food insecurity solutions through design
• Inclusive museum experiences
• Visual knowledge dissemination
• Cross-cultural technical instructions

Scientific Awards:

• 2015 Andrew W. Mellon Distinguished Scholar
• 1997 College Art Association Fellow
• Best Poster Paper at CoDesign 2000
• 2007 NSF Career Award
• Competitive AIGA grant for GLIDE conference

Advising & Grants: As co-editor of the Icograda Design Education Manifesto 2011, she mentors students in design theory and cultural studies. She has secured funding from NSF, Google, and AIGA.