Shadrick Addy

Shadrick Addy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Design at Ohio State University's College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on leveraging experiential media technologies like VR/AR for cultural preservation, social justice advocacy, and educational innovation through interdisciplinary collaborations.

Education includes graduate studies at NC State University (MGD) focusing on mixed reality systems, and undergraduate work at Elizabeth City State University (BS Graphic Design). Research interests encompass social design, extended reality applications, motion graphics, and culturally-responsive technology development.

Publications explore the intersection of immersive technology and cultural preservation, with work spanning mixed reality museum experiences, VR-based empathy tools, and ethical frameworks for algorithmic systems. Recent projects include 'Belonging to Soil' (soil ecosystem simulation) and 'Eyes of Mariam' (educational VR about school attacks).

Awards recognize innovations in safety training, student success initiatives, and interdisciplinary research. Service includes committee roles in diversity initiatives and advisory positions in mentoring programs. Leads graduate courses on immersive environment design and undergraduate motion graphics instruction at ACCAD.