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Rayvon Fouché is a Professor of Communication Studies at the School of Communication and holds a joint appointment as Professor of Journalism at the Medill School of Journalism, Media, and Integrative Marketing Communications, Northwestern University. He serves as the Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Director of the Humanity and Technoscience (HAT) Lab. His work examines intersections between cultural representation, racial identification, and technoscientific design.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Science & Technology Studies, Cornell University
- M.A. in Science & Technology Studies, Cornell University
- B.A. in Humanities (History & Philosophy of Science), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Research Interests: Fouché’s scholarship bridges Black studies, design, and technoscience, with a focus on innovation, sports technology, and equity in STEM. His research explores how race and culture shape technological development and vice versa, emphasizing inclusive design and societal impacts of science and technology.
Awards & Grants:
- Henry and Bryna David Award (National Academies)
- Arthur Mollela Distinguished Fellowship (Smithsonian Institution)
- Funding from NSF, NEH, Mellon Foundation, and others
Advising & Leadership: Previously served as Division Director of Social and Economic Sciences at the National Science Foundation (NSF). His grants support interdisciplinary research and public engagement in technoscience. Advised students across multiple institutions, including Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, University of Illinois, and Purdue University.
Labs & Collaborations: The HAT Lab fosters interdisciplinary research on technoscience’s societal impacts, hosting scholars from diverse fields to study topics like robotics, sports innovation, and equity in technology.
