Dr. Meryl Alper is an Associate Professor in Communication Studies at Northeastern. Her research explores disability, digital media and how families and children engage with tech.

Susan Mello is an Associate Professor of Communication Studies whose teaching and research interests include health communication, risk perception, and behavior change.

Mark Sivak teaches design and technology courses in both colleges and his research interests include experience and product design for AR/VR, 3D printing, health, and education.

Margarita Barrios Ponce works as a strategic and visual communications professional, combining extensive experience in Strategy, Branding, and Design.

Julia Hechtman is a multi media artist who makes work about the human experience of the natural world.

I am Professor and Chair of the department of Art + Design at Northeastern University, with a secondary appointment in the school of Public Policy.