Recent News
Learn more about the latest news, stories, and events from the School of Interactive Arts & Technology.
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SIAT university lecturer Chantal Gibson awarded 3M National Teaching Fellowship
The 3M National Teaching Fellowship celebrates the tremendous impact of Chantal Gibson’s writing and her anti-racism and decolonizing work in her own classroom, and in schools and cultural institutions across Canada. learn more →
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SIAT university lecturer Chantal Gibson awarded 3M National Teaching Fellowship
The 3M National Teaching Fellowship celebrates the tremendous impact of Chantal Gibson’s writing and her anti-racism and decolonizing work in her own classroom, and in schools and cultural institutions across Canada. learn more →
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Study identifies link between certain lifestyle activities and reduced cognitive decline
New research led by researchers from the Digital Health Circle and SIAT associate professor Sylvain Moreno offers insight on how to prevent cognitive decline, finding activities can help us stay sharp & healthy as we age. learn more →
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SIAT graduate students create immersive experiences for digital art exhibition
Three immersive experiences created by SIAT researchers will be displayed at V-Unframed, an immersive digital art exhibition hosted by the Alliance Française.
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Convocation Spotlight
Find out more about some of our outstanding students graduating in Fall 2021 and their experiences in SIAT.
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SIAT professor Steve DiPaola elected to Royal Society of Canada
Eleven SFU researchers, including DiPaola, were awarded with Canada’s highest academic honour and elected to the Royal Society of Canada in recognition of their academic and research achievements.
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Welcome back SIAT students!
To make the first weeks back on campus enjoyable and safe for our students, faculty, and staff, we have compiled information and resources to welcome our community and support the transition back to campus.
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SIAT's Dr. Kate Hennessy and Dr. Carman Neustaedter receive tri-council grants to support their research
SIAT researchers continue to receive acknowledgement for their important contributions in the form of Tri-Council grant successes.
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SIAT's Philippe Pasquier recognized with best paper award
Associate professor Philippe Pasquier and co-writer Notto J.W. Thelle win best paper award at the 2021 International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression (NIME).
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Convocation Spotlight
Find out more about some of SIAT's outstanding students graduating in Spring 2021 and their experiences in SIAT.
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SIAT Convocation Reception - June 29, 2021
On Tuesday, June 29th our new graduates from the School of Interactive Arts & Technology celebrated their achievements with their friends and families at the SIAT Virtual Convocation Reception.
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Dr. Alex Kitson awarded Graduate Dean's Medal
Dr. Alex Kitson is graduating with a PhD in Interactive Arts & Technology. She has been awarded the Graduate Dean's Medal for her outstanding academic record and is now a postdoctoral fellow with SIAT.
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SIAT students overcome challenges to create remarkable films
Despite several challenges like working remotely and lacking access to equipment, students in IAT 202 New Media Images created impressive films during the Spring 2021 semester.
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SIAT students publish children’s book to raise awareness about textile recycling
Jordan and the Magic Cape teaches children about textile recycling, and was created by 15 students in IAT 330.
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SIAT graduate Dr. Xin Tong receives postdoc at Stanford University
Tong and researchers at the Stanford University Pervasive Wellbeing Lab are working on projects that examine how the design and use of technology can be leveraged to better monitor and improve mental health and happiness.
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Alumni Spotlight: Gökhan Cetin
Gökhan received an MSc in Interactive Arts & Technology in 2018. He is currently a Business Intelligence Engineer at Amazon.
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SIAT graduate student exhibits interactive art installation at the 13th Shanghai Biennale
School of Interactive Arts & Technology MSc student Pinyao Liu’s art installation, Breath of Light, aims to foster a feeling of connection and awareness through the process of breathing synchronization.
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SIAT university lecturer Chantal Gibson awarded 3M National Teaching Fellowship
The 3M National Teaching Fellowship celebrates the tremendous impact of Chantal Gibson’s writing and her anti-racism and decolonizing work in her own classroom, and in schools and cultural institutions across Canada.
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Generative art piece by SIAT professor Philippe Pasquier on display in Istanbul gallery exhibition
SIAT professor Philippe Pasquier’s generative art piece Autolume Mzton is currently on exhibition at the Akbank Sanat Gallery in Istanbul, Turkey as part of the Dystopia Sound Art Festival.
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SIAT students shine at UGC
On March 5th, students from across SIAT and the Faculty presented their projects at the FCAT Undergraduate Conference.
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SIAT professor and students participate in inaugural hackathon
On February 20-21, 2021, innovative individuals from SIAT and across the university came together to embrace their passion for technology, all in the span of 24 hours.
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Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Featuring SIAT instructor Helmine Serban, a teacher of diverse subjects at SIAT including interactive systems, human-computer interaction, electric circuits, mobile computing, web design, and computational media.
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SIAT researchers aim to improve communication of COVID-19 trends through 3D visualizations
Professor Wolfgang Stuerzlinger and his colleagues have recently been named the recipients of an NSERC grant to research and develop better communication about COVID-19 trends through 3D visualization.
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un/settled art installation centres Black womanhood at SFU’s Vancouver Campus
un/settled, a photo-poetic piece at SFU's Belzberg Library by SIAT's Chantal Gibson and poet Otoniya J. Okot Bitek, aims to centre Blackness & celebrate Black thought and creativity.
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SIAT film course adapts to the pandemic
Professor Kate Hennessy and students in IAT 344 worked remotely to develop their video and documentary skills and create short films for inclusion in the Museum of Vancouver's award-winning museum exhibitions.
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SIAT graduate student prOphecy sun selected for Shadbolt Fellowship
While at SIAT, sun proposes to establish common ground between art making, performance, artist presentations and creative writing.
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