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Service-Learning in the NMI
This semester, New Media Capstone has a new addition! As a part of the university-wide initiative to create experiential learning opportunities, 20 students were chosen to be part of the all-new Service division of Capstone. While a traditional Capstone team focuses on helping a client in the business sector or exploring a new device, these…
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Clate Returns to the NMI
The NMI you know and love has been shaped by nearly 20 years of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to making something work, then making it work better. Few people embody this motto more than Clate Sanders, one of the NMI’s first faculty members. You may recognize the name from the coveted “Clate Award” presented…
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NMI Futures Fund: A Fall 2017 Success!
Like technology, the New Media Institute is constantly growing and evolving. Each year, the NMI pushes more students to build things and break things, to fail fast and to figure it out. Our students have helped the NMI to become bigger and better, and we are constantly working toward providing our students with the newest…
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The Return of Destination Dawgs
We would like to welcome the Spring 2018 Destination Dawgs to the NMI family! For the second year, the NMI has partnered with Destination Dawgs to welcome the newest cohort of students into NMIX 4220/4221: Digital Brown Bag. Destination Dawgs is UGA’s inclusive post-secondary education opportunity for students with intellectual disabilities. Over the course of…
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Sean Kilgore: Social Media Wizard
The NMI loves to engage with colleges and organizations across campus by providing insights into new media topics, trends, and technologies. A few weeks ago, our Social Media Intern, Sean Kilgore, had the opportunity to share some of his knowledge regarding social media management and best practices. At the Spring 2018 UGA International Student Life…
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Taylor Miller: Off to New Adventures
It’s a bittersweet semester at the NMI as we see Taylor Cole Miller off to his new and exciting position as the Peabody Media Center Academic Director. The Peabody Media Center is a scholarly research center and media production arm of the Peabody Awards that focuses on creating content that highlights the winners and finalists…
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Megan Ward: A Leader and a Mentor
Megan Ward has been making an impact all across campus. Last year, Megan was chosen for the Women’s Staff Leadership Institute, an initiative designed to support and encourage women to flourish, advance, and make their full contributions during their careers at UGA. Megan has had the chance to network with other female leaders across campus,…
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We Came, We SLAMMED, We Conquered
‘Twas the night before SLAM and all through the state, People were checking the radar and lying in wait. Capstone projects were packed up and practiced with care, But icy roads in Atlanta proved to be a nightmare. The students were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of certificates danced in their heads.…
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Emerge Presentations Take the Stage
At the end of November, 6 soon-to-be graduates from the first cohort of the Emerging Media Master’s program took the stage to debut their capstone projects. Their Emerge presentations focused on both the students’ Emerging Media journey and their products’ development. They were cheered on by the entire Emerging Media family including fellow students and…
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From Capstone to the App Store
As far as successful pivots go, one capstone team this semester became a shining example. Team WUOG, formerly Team Echo Show, encountered some unavoidable issues in the exploration and development of their technology. With only 3 weeks left in the semester, they realized they had to change direction and do so quickly. After some intense…