Dr. Spencer’s research interests include the art of the ancient Maya and museum studies.

Dr. Lee’s research focuses on developing creative climates through environmental and educational supports.

Dr. Kim’s research focuses on exploring how the physical environment influences the health and well-being of older adults.

Mr. Castaneda’s research includes a foundation in brand strategy and identity design focusing on developing visual identities by incorporating multi-cultural and interdisciplinary design processes and practices. Mr. Castaneda continues to collaborate with artists, architects, educators and philosophers located across the globe.

Ms. Wilkes’s research explores how contemporary dance, theatre, and film can intersect to reflect relevant topics and spark viewer curiosity/engagement. As an educator, Ms. Wilkes works to empower students through creative collaboration and uplifting dance practices.

Ms. Love’s research centers on the dispersive social fields of the black Atlantic. Her current research investigates the displacements and refiguration of bodily gestures across varying elemental and ecological registers as techniques of memory, encodings of turbulent geographies, and castings of alternative time horizons.

Mr. Johnson utilizes theatre as a tool for social emotional growth and development.

Dr. Garcia’s research applies Chicana Feminist Epistemologies (knowledges and experiences) including Borderlands theories to art making and teaching.

Mr. Dick has integrated studio practice with teaching practice related to topics and materials. 

Ms. Shon’s research includes image-based/mixed media work exploring memory, identity, and loss in the context of family and community.