In this episode of Tech in the Arts, AMT Lab’s Social Media Manager, Sofia Akhmanaeva, sits down with Amber Johnson, an Associate Professor of Simulation and Game Development at Wake Tech Community College. A presenter at Carnegie Mellon’s SONA Immersive Storytelling Festival, Johnson shares about the technology and inspiration behind her work.

Donor advised funds - what are they? How are they being used? And what innovations are these peculiar giving vehicles introducing to the field of philanthropy? In this episode of Tech in the Arts, Lead Research Ian Hawthorne sits down with Rebecca Jacobs, head of community funds at CharityVest, a young, digitally native DAF sponsor.

In this episode of Tech in the Arts, Dr. Stephen Neely, associate professor at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Music, talks with the Sofia Akhmanaeva, AMT Lab’s Social Media and Marketing Coordinator. They discuss eurhythmics, a century-old practice focusing on the bodily engagement of music, and how these principles extend to modern interaction design. The conversation delves into the evolution of design practices and the need for a more holistic, user-centric approach in the digital age.

How will Spotify’s new “Streaming 2.0” deal with Universal Music Group reshape the music industry? How have music streaming platforms impacted culture and its artists? In this “Let’s Talk” episode of AMT Lab’s Tech in the Arts podcast, Podcast Producer Jinghong Gong and Lead Researcher Ian Hawthorne discuss the latest headlines and newly released books that are shaping the music landscape.

In this interview, we talk with AMT Lab Contributor Christine Rivera about her research in AI, cultural appropriation, and orange economies. Christine is a second-year Master of Arts Management student at Carnegie Mellon University. With three decades of experience as a professional  actor, she has performed extensively on stages across the United States as well as  commercials and independent films. She has also worked as a director and  producer for stage and film, with two short films currently in development. Passionate about artists’ rights,  Christine is dedicated to being a resource and advocate for artists nationwide.