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Last week I had the privilege to participate in the a2ru Emerging Creative Student Summit 2025. It was an honor to represent Georgia Institute of Technology and connect with students from diverse disciplines. A huge thanks to Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities a2ru for bringing this summit together and promoting all creative backgrounds! A little bit about what we made: Our project was titled “US” and I don’t think our idea could have been put better than how Gauri Menon and Yariane Soto did it: “We wanted to create an interactive display that brings our collective identities together — visually, digitally, and physically. Something that truly embodies the voices, experiences, and identities of everyone here.” Our project combined inputs from all members present at the summit, using words and images that each person felt best represented their unique identity. The final visualization was a blend of digital projection mapping and physical elements like fabric and paper cutting, encouraging fellow summit members to “leave a piece of themselves in, something to look back at.” A core part of our idea was embracing the meaning of shared experience. As a result, much of our project relied on the involvement of the entire summit community. From the words to the images to the fabric, every contribution shaped the final piece. Watching US take form through everyone’s collaboration was awe-inspiring. For us, the project became a living representation of identity — one that breathes and resonates with those present. I wish to give a special shoutout to my team as well. They truly made the time fly by — I didn’t even realize when we started as a team, and now it’s already over. They are a testament to the fact that creativity comes in all shapes, forms, and sizes. Me with my dino camera (thanks, Thais Alvarenga Medina), Jason Salazar Tobar with his hacky sack, Venus Bayat with her camera, Gauri Menon with her headphones, and Yariane Soto with her (definitely hers lol) laptop. As a whole, I think we complemented each other so well — I couldn’t have asked for a better group. I had an amazing time with you all and would love the chance to collaborate again in the future! #a2ru #tech #art #technology #resonate #makingwaves

SOCIAL PRESCRIBING DAY 2025 IS MARCH 19TH! ?????? With organizations across the country starting or expanding programs that connect patients of all ages with the arts, nature, service opportunities, and social connection activities, 2025 is poised to be a breakthrough year for social prescribing in the US! Join the movement- participate in one of the many social prescribing events happening this week: ?? The State of Social Prescribing in the United States | Webinar | March 19th | 12:00 - 1:30 PM PST ?? Social Prescribing Day All Hands | Webinar | March 19th | 5:00 PM ET ?? A Snapshot From The Field | Event | March 21st ?? Artful RX: Zoom Into Wellness | Zoom | March 19th | 3:00 - 4:00 PM PST & stay tuned for more highlights, resources, and research driving the social prescribing movement in the U.S. this week! Find all event links here: linktr.ee/UFCAM Social Prescribing USA, National Academy for Social Prescribing, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, NOAH National Organization for Arts in Health, Arts For EveryBody #SocialPrescribing #SocialPrescribingDay #SocialPrescribingDay2025 #ArtsPrescribing #ArtsOnPrescription #ArtsInHealth #ArtsInMedicine #ArtsInHealthResearch #ArtsInPublicHealth #ArtsInCommunity #ArtsEngagement #UFCAM #UFArtsInMedicine

I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to participate in the Emerging Creatives Summit in Atlanta! It was an inspiring experience to collaborate across disciplines, explore new ideas, and create alongside so many talented individuals. A huge thank you to the Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities (a2ru) and Georgia Institute of Technology for hosting such a thought-provoking event. I also want to express my appreciation to RIT School of Individualized Study for nominating me and supporting my travel—this experience wouldn’t have been possible without them. Special shoutout to my amazing teammates Daksh Kapoor, Venus Bayat, Gauri Menon, Yariane Soto, and all the other incredible creatives who made this summit so impactful. Excited to keep pushing the boundaries of interdisciplinary art and immersive technologies! #CreativeCollaboration #RIT #EmergingCreatives #InterdisciplinaryArt #Resonate #a2ru #VisualArts #Innovation

I had the privilege of meeting and collaborating with so many amazing, interdisciplinary, and creative people at the Emerging Creatives Student Summit this past weekend in Atlanta! Meeting at Georgia Tech's impressive CODA building, my team of two architects, a historian, a scenic designer, a music engineer, and myself, assembled around the theme of "Resonance." Specifically, we explored how ideas resonate throughout time in the areas we choose to inhabit. We combined our different perspectives and disciplines to create the foundations of an interactive and immersive exhibition exploring the past, present, and possible future of a building in Atlanta with a complicated history. Our project included a hand-painted model, an immersive soundscape created from recordings of the area around us, and a series of interactions designed to connect viewers to the art. We had to be resourceful and collaborate efficiently to complete everything on time. A huge thank you to Kent State Design Innovation for preparing me and giving me this incredible opportunity, and to a2ru and Georgia Institute of Technology for putting it all together. #DesignThinking #CreativeCollaboration #KentState #a2ru #EmergingCreatives

It was a privilege to participate in the Emerging Creatives Summit in Atlanta and to actively create artwork during the conference. Collaborating across disciplines, exploring new ideas, and making waves through art and research was truly inspiring. A huge thank you to the Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities (a2ru) and Georgia Tech GeorgiaTech GIT hosting such a thought-provoking event. I am also grateful to Penn State University, Penn State College of Arts and Architecture, Penn State School of Visual Arts, Photography Department, and my professor, Steven Rubin for their support and encouragement. Excited to carry this creative momentum forward! #CreativeCollaboration #PennState #Georgiatech #conference #VisualArts #EmergingCreatives #MakingWaves #InterdisciplinaryArt

I am happy to share that my submission was selected for the a2ru emerging Creative Student Summit a four-day immersive experience bringing together brilliant minds from diverse creative fields! Representing Georgia Tech at this interdisciplinary conference was an absolute honor. Our team was a unique blend of architecture, product design, graphic design, musical engineering, and historic preservation. The exchange of ideas, problem-solving approaches, and creative energy made this an unforgettable experience. From engaging discussions to hands-on collaborations, I walked away with new perspectives, lasting connections, and invaluable learning. For our group project, we explored the theme "Past, Present, and Future." We chose to interpret it through the lens of the Kendeda Building, an icon of sustainable design. Poetic takeaway: Time moves in layers what we build, what we preserve, what we leave behind. The Kendeda Building stands as a testament to this cycle, embodying the past, present, and the uncertain future. As you walk through time, each era unfolds through sound, sight, and reflection. The past hums with the echoes of industry, the present vibrates with human presence, and the future remains undefined only nature holds space. A mirror stands at the threshold, asking: what will we see next? What will we create? a2ru and Georgia Institute of Technology Thank you for this incredible opportunity! #creative #architecture #emerging #studentsummit #design #a2ru Image 5- THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data MODA EXHIBIT