Creative Tech Week

Diana Castro is an interaction designer and Dj. She is interested in the use of technology for self transformation. She has worked on interactive art installations, electronic textiles, music interfaces and sound objects. | | She holds a Bachelor of Information Design from UDLAP Mexico and a Masters from The Integrated Digital Media Program at NYU's Engineering School, with a focus on designing experiences for music engagement and wellbeing... Read More →

JAMES MILES, the Fresh Professor, is an adjunct professor at NYU and is the Project Director of Fresh Ed at Urban Arts Partnership. A Master Teaching Artist that has been worked in arts education for over 15 years. He has facilitated workshops and designed curriculum for the New Victory Theater, Roundabout Theatre, Disney Theatrical Group, Theatre for a New Audience, Center of Arts Education, BAX, Brooklyn Arts, Council, Opening Act, and... Read More →

Jamel Mims is a multimedia artist, hip hop pedagogue, and activist on the front lines in the battle against the mass incarceration. | Mims was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for his multimedia ethnography, The Misadventures of MC Tingbudong—a collection of photos, film and videos about hip hop in Beijing.  Now in New York, when not teaching Mandarin, or building resistance to Stop & Frisk on the streets, you can find Jamel in the classroom... Read More →