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NMIXpert: Sidhant Dash
Xpertise: App Dev Xpert Hours: Fri 11:30A – 12:30P Sidhant Dash is a third-year student majoring in computer science. He is currently pursuing the New Media Certificate Dev Track and has been with the New Media Institute since last year. Sidhant specializes in Native App Development, working with Swift in Xcode. He also has experience…
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Claws Up at the Spark Rock Lobsters Social
In January, the Spark Awards joined the ranks of the Crustacean Nation to cheer on our local professional hockey team, the Athens Rock Lobsters, for our Spring Social! Spark Awards provide funding for out-of-classroom learning and open doors for students to pursue new experiences. Since Spring 2024, the NMI has been building opportunities for the Spark community…
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John Joins Creative Engagement Wing Fellows
We’re excited to share that John Weatherford has been selected as a Creative Engagement Wing Fellow through UGA’s Center for Teaching and Learning. The fellowship supports faculty in redesigning courses around tech-forward active learning – and it’s a natural fit for NMI’s approach to teaching and making. Through the program, John will be redesigning assignments in Emerging…
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Small Talk, Big Insights
Small Talk 101 was a fantastic afternoon dedicated to helping undergraduate and graduate students strengthen one of the most important professional skills of all: the art of conversation. Students had the opportunity to network with an incredible group of alumni and industry guests, gaining real-world experience in introducing themselves, asking thoughtful questions, and navigating meaningful small…
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Stress, Environment, and Neurodevelopment
Awardee: Melyssa MunnAward Year: 2026 Our research aims to advance the knowledge of the cerebellum beyond being known simply for motor control. We examine how childhood disadvantage and stress‑related neuroinflammation shape cerebellar white matter development and the predictive models children build about their environments. We combine neuroimaging with behavioral tasks to see whether adversity changes…
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NMI Par-Tee in Jacksonville
Last week, the NMI headed to Jacksonville, FL, to visit the PGA Tour Studios and Headquarters. PGA Tour’s mission is to support and showcase professional golf tournaments – and produce the multimedia content that brings the sport to audiences across the globe. Our students got a behind-the-scenes look at how the PGA Tour uses innovative tools and…
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NMIXpert: Madeline Smith
Xpertise: Web Dev Xpert Hours: Sun 11:00A – 12:00P Madeline has been involved with the NMI since Fall 2024, when they began exploring web development and digital storytelling through coursework and hands-on projects. Madeline is a fourth-year student at the University of Georgia, majoring in Cognitive Science, with a New Media Certificate. In addition to…
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NMIXpert: Amaya Powell
Xpertise: Design | UX/UI | Web Dev Xpert Hours: M 12:00P – 1:00P / 2:00P – 3:00P Hello! My name is Amaya Powell and I am a third-year honors Psychology major, with a minor in Spanish. I’ve been involved with the NMI for two and a half years now, getting the chance to go on…
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NMIXpert: Justin Nemetz
Xpertise: Design | Immersive Realities Xpert Hours: M 11:00A – 12:00P / 1:00P – 2:00P | W 11:00A – 11:00P | F 1:00P – 3:00P Justin is a candidate for a Masters in Emerging Media. He finished his undergraduate degree at UGA with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and a Minor in Film Studies.…
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NMIXpert: Jack Goodwin
Xpertise: Web Dev Xpert Hours: T 12:30P – 1:00P / 5:00P – 6:00P | R 12:30P – 1:00P / 4:00P – 6:00P My name is Jack, and I have been taking New Media Institute classes since the fall semester of 2025, my third year. I have been at UGA since the fall of 2022 as…