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Jason Farman is a Professor of American Studies and Associate Dean of the Graduate School at the University of Maryland, College Park. He is also affiliated with the Human-Computer Interaction Lab. His research explores digital cultures, embodiment, space/place, and the history of technology. Farman holds a Ph.D. in performance studies from UCLA (2006), an M.A. from Claremont Graduate University (2002), and a B.A. from Westmont College (2000).
His work bridges media studies, performance studies, and material culture, with notable publications like Delayed Response (Yale, 2018) and Mobile Interface Theory (Routledge, 2012). Awards include the Sloan Foundation Grant and the AIB Book of the Year Award. His research emphasizes the intersection of technology, everyday life, and spatial practices.
Key topics in his articles span mobile media temporality, media infrastructure geographies, and post-mobile societal dynamics. Farman’s interdisciplinary approach addresses themes like haptic communication, contested spatial narratives, and the sustainability of digital systems.
- Awards: Alfred P. Sloan Grant (2018), AIB Book of the Year (2012)
- Grants: Sloan Foundation support for Delayed Response
- Labs/Teams: Human-Computer Interaction Lab
