Helen J. Bullard

Helen J. Bullard is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD), where they teach Service Learning and Writing courses. Helen’s interdisciplinary approach bridges arts (including social practice) and sciences (including social science), collaborating with community partners to extend educational impact beyond the classroom.

• PhD in Interdisciplinary Arts and Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Certificate in Environmental History
• Certificate in History of Science

Their research and creative work focuses on interdisciplinary methodologies, integrating environmental history, queer theory, and storytelling to explore ecological and social themes. Helen’s collaborations with artists, scientists, and critical thinkers emphasize community-driven narratives and marginalized perspectives, particularly at the intersection of oceans and queerness. Their practice spans social practice art, community engagement, and service learning.