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NMIXpert: Mahek Charania
Xpertise: Web Dev Xpert Hours: M/W/F 12:00 – 1:00P Hi, I’m Mahek Charania, a junior at the University of Georgia majoring in Advertising and pursuing a New Media certificate. I first got involved with the New Media Institute through the Introduction to New Media class and have stayed connected ever since through courses and projects…
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NMIXpert: Kylie Earnhardt
Xpertise: Design | UX | Web Dev Xpert Hours: T 4:00 – 5:00P Kylie is an Emerging Media Masters student on the one-year track. She started the certificate program in 2023 while pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in Advertising at UGA, and couldn’t get enough of the NMI! She’s also a Grady Ambassador and a…
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NMIXpert: Anna Pham
Xpertise: Design | Web Dev Xpert Hours: F 2:00 – 4:00P Anna (ap82663@uga.edu) has been involved with the NMI since 2021 and received her New Media Certificate in December 2024. She is currently working on her Masters in Emerging Media through NMI’s one-year track. Anna also works at UGA’s Archway Partnership as a graphic designer…
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NMIXpert: Livia Nursalim
Xpertise: App Dev | Web Dev Xpert Hours: TBD Hello, my name is Livia Nursalim and I am a 4th year computer science major pursuing certificates in New Media and Data Science. I was initially introduced into the NMI when I took the Native App Development class a few semesters ago. I loved it so…
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NMIXpert: Thaomy Pham
Xpertise: Web Dev Xpert Hours: M 10:00A – 12:00P/W 1:00 – 3:00P/R 3:00 – 5:00P Thaomy has been involved with NMI since August 2024, starting out curious about how technology and design intersect. Over time, she’s enjoyed helping others solve tech challenges and seeing the creative ideas students bring to life. At UGA, Thaomy is…
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That’s a Wrap on Spring 2025 NMIXpo!
We wrapped up the Spring semester with a tech-tastic NMIXpo that included an Advisory Council meeting, SLAM, Emerge, graduation party, awards brunch, and so much more. And before we settle into Summer semester, we would like to give one more round of applause to all of our New Media and Emerging Media students who debuted…
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Microplastic Animal Specimens
Awardee: Larissa McPhersonAward Year: 2025 With support from the Spark Award, I explored the interconnections between found plastics, animal bone, and biodegradable 3D-printed plastics. Using scanning technology, I created 3D scans and prints of animal specimens from the Georgia Museum of Natural History. I then combined these prints with found plastics and ethically sourced animal…
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STEPs
Julie Hardeman, a former special education teacher, seeks to create a website to serve as a central hub for families seeking guidance and support in navigating the complexities of caring for individuals with disabilities (IWD). With her extensive experience and deep understanding of the unique challenges these families face, Julie’s goal is to ensure that…
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Synergy
Have you ever wondered how athletes progress from one level to the next and make history? In 2021 an athlete may get 8 assists on the soccer field but by 2024 they may have improved to 18 assists. They could play in more matches and even score more goals over time. This all sounds good,…
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GDA Action
The gun violence prevention movement has come a long way—violent crime is down, and many communities are safer than they’ve been in decades. But that progress is at risk. As shootings keep dominating headlines and gun violence becomes an increasingly normal part of American life, many young people are tuning out instead of stepping in.…