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Kate Hennessy is an Assistant Professor specializing in Media at Simon Fraser University's School of Interactive Arts and Technology. She is an anthropologist with a PhD in Anthropology from the University of British Columbia and an MA in the Anthropology of Media from the University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies. As the director of the Making Culture Lab, her research explores the role of digital technology in the documentation and safeguarding of cultural heritage, and the mediation of culture, history, objects, and subjects in new forms.
Education:
- PhD in Anthropology, University of British Columbia
- MA in the Anthropology of Media, University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies
Research Interests: Her work investigates documentary methodologies to address indigenous and settler histories of place and space. She explores digital technology's role in cultural heritage documentation and the mediation of culture through new media forms. Her video and multimedia works delve into the intersections of ethnography and contemporary art.
Key Contributions: Kate is a co-founder of the Ethnographic Terminalia Curatorial Collective, curating exhibitions at the intersection of ethnography and contemporary art. She serves on the boards of the Museum of Vancouver and the American Anthropological Association's Society for Visual Anthropology.
Awards and Recognition:
- Trudeau Foundation Scholar (2006-2010)
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Graduate Scholar (2005-2009)
- Canadian Polar Commission Scholar (2006-2007)
- Commonwealth Scholar (2001-2002)
Advising and Grants: She advises PhD and Master's students, including Brett Gaylor (Vanier Scholar), Tylar Campbell (Vanier Scholar), Meta Vaughan, and Shumeng Dai. Her lab, the Making Culture Lab, focuses on research-creation projects that bridge anthropology, media, and technology.
Labs and Teams: Kate directs the Making Culture Lab at Simon Fraser University, fostering interdisciplinary research in cultural heritage, media, and technology. She collaborates extensively with artists, researchers, and institutions to explore new forms of ethnographic practice and digital storytelling.
