University of Illinois
This program is poised to engage critically and creatively with cutting-edge interactive, immersive, and AI-generative technologies. Situated at the intersection of Humanities, Entertainment, Art, and Technology (HEAT), we aim to cultivate a dynamic space on campus that empowers our scholars and students with the essential skills to leverage emerging technologies. Our focus will ensure that global, ethical, and humanistic considerations are integral to their development. This initiative is supported by a $30,000 grant from the Illinois Global Institute.
The project is spearheaded by distinguished Principal Investigators including Judith Pintar (Director, Games Studies and Design), Patrick Earl Hammie (Professor, Art & Design), John Randolph (Director, Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center), David Cooper (Head, Slavic Languages & Literatures), Kathryn Holliday (Professor, Landscape Architecture), and John Toenjes (Professor, Dance). Together, we are committed to fostering innovation and advancing interdisciplinary scholarship in this vital area of study.