Benjamin Faga , CLA 2008
Re-Inhabiting
Major
Art
Mentor
Dianne Willow, Art
Brief Bio
I enjoy kayaking, hanging out with friends, and snowboarding.
Future Plans
I plan to apply to graduate school, and look for artist residencies.
Why Research?
The program I am in at the university is developing. By doing my research I got to further the developing program. It gave me hands on experience with a professor I enjoy working with.
What Did I Get from Research?
I learned much more then I would have in a classroom experience, since I could base my research on my own needs. I got a good relationship with the professor I am working with. I worked with emerging technology in art, and gained experience in operating the technology.
How Did I Start?
I was talking to the professor I researched with, and she suggested that we do a UROP. I really admired and enjoyed having class with her. We bounced ideas off of one another, and started the project.
My Advice for Another Student:
Go ahead and do it. Do not be scared or intimidated by it. Everyone doing research is a normal person too. If you do research, it opens many opportunities for you. It makes you more confident by doing it.
Research Summary
I was researching art and technology. I specifically worked with creating a projection screen that would have a video on it, and the screen would be moving as well. Also, we used glowing living algae as an artistic expression.