Michelle Temple

Dr. Michelle Temple is an Associate Professor at Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance, specializing in interdisciplinary research that bridges music technology, disability studies, and acoustic materiality. Her work interrogates the political dimensions of sound measurement standards and advocates for inclusivity in sonic arts.

• PhD, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2022)
• MPS, New York University (Interactive Telecommunications Program)
• BA, Prescott College (Fine Arts)

Her research explores the societal implications of audio hardware, focusing on phased arrays, ultrasonic technologies, and piezoelectric materials. She investigates how marginalized communities interact with sound systems and challenges traditional acoustic hierarchies through DIY electronics and collaborative workshops.

Temple's artistic output includes international installations like Sonic Spells (2022) and Directional Speaker (2010), supported by institutions such as EMPAC and RPI's Center for Biotechnology. She received the 2021 Malcom S. Morse award for continuing Pauline Oliveros' research.

• 2021 Malcom S. Morse research enhancement award

As a community educator, she develops assistive technologies and conducts workshops on electronics fabrication. Her collaborations include projects with Kathy High and Eric Rosenthal, merging artistic practice with technical innovation.