Category: News
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Tech Toys: Drones
Over the past couple years, drone technology has taken off (pun intended). In response, the FAA has been finalizing regulations surrounding drones and their pilots. The NMI was an early adopter of drones in both classes and Capstone projects, so we’ve been paying close attention to each update. In August, when the FAA announced that…
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Tech Toys: 360 Fly and Google Cardboard
Recently, the NMI has had some fun testing out new gadgets. We are always eager to explore the latest technology and their applications in and out of the classroom.In its efforts to explore the future of photography, the NMI recently acquired a 360° video camera (the 360Fly, to be exact) – it shoots video 360° horizontally…
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Grady’s Centennial Student Showcase
The NMI was honored to be a part of Grady College’s Centennial Celebration. The April weekend kicked off with a student showcase: Today’s Students and Tomorrow’s Opportunities. We were excited to see such an impressive display of student work and so proud to be a part of it! The New Media Institute was well-represented by the following outstanding…
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SLAM Recap: Cheers to 15 years!
Speaking of our birthday … what better way to celebrate than with Dr. Shamp, graduating seniors, returning alumni, and cake? We enjoyed an AMAZING Spring SLAM celebration at Terrapin Brewery, with 13 capstone groups showing off their hard work from this semester to guests from all over the country. Students made valuable connections at the networking…
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$30 for 30 Campaign SUCCESS
Thanks to the support of many of you – our fabulous alumni and friends – our $30 for 30 campaign raised $2260, far surpassing our goal of $2015. Our first ever crowdfunding campaign both celebrated the NMI’s past 15 years and looks to ensure success for the next 15 years. So THANK YOU! 1 million times more than we can say – THANK YOU! We…
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Farewell Words from Dr. Shamp
The SLAM on Saturday wasn’t just our 15th birthday celebration. It was also a going-away party. Yes, I am retiring from UGA. As people have learned about my plans, I have noticed them looking at me very closely, as if they were expecting something. When I finally asked about it, they said they were looking to…
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Drones, Drones, Drones!
No, not the kind that shoot people. Maybe even the kind that help people. This spring, the NMI will offer a class exploring the uses of drones — in video making, disaster relief, delivery service, and violation of privacy. Our goal will be a monograph detailing the potential and peril of this new technology against…
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Elder Ventures Showcase
This semester, the New Media Institute received a generous grant from the Verizon Foundation to work on projects dealing with Elder Media development in NMIX 2020: Introduction to New Media. Our students’ rose to the challenge and 18 projects, focusing on Elder Technology Initiatives, were presented to peers, UGA faculty and staff, and elder members of…
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SLAM: A Success Story
On Friday, December 5th, 52 Capstone students brought innovation and excitement to SLAM. Held at Turner Broadcasting’s Atlanta Studios, 75 professionals came out to discover what our students had come up with throughout the semester, and were thoroughly impressed! This would not have been possible without the amazing support of Turner and Vert, and we…
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Fall 2014 Mixers
NMixers are new to the New Media Institute this year. The events allow students to learn about the NMI: the certificate, the classes, and the crazy people who run the place. We eat, we laugh, we learn, and we welcome fabulous new students to the program every month. Here is what we have been up…