Maha Abdulwahab (she/her) is a senior International student from Afghanistan in Computer Science at Bard College. Her academic journey is deeply rooted in a passion for technology, art, and social media. Maha’s interests extend to the realms of data science and artificial intelligence, where she seeks to explore the captivating intersection of these fields. She also worked on Season 3 of the EH podcast Bard Beyond Border.
Sarah Al Yahya (she/her) is an MA student at the Center for Human Rights and the Arts. She is a creative technologist and researcher interested in digital and internet cultures in Palestine and the Arab world, open source intelligence, and the decolonial and other sociopolitical potential of new media technologies.
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Neil Bhatia (he/him) is a third-year student from Germany and India majoring in Written Arts with a concentration in Experimental Humanities. He’s interested in game and narrative design and tries to investigate them through literature/literary theory, theater (pulling from ideas of play, character, and space), and current game design trends. He’s very excited to be working as the assistant for the new S.E.I.D. (Spatial, Experiential, Interactive Design) lab this semester. Outside of academics, he volunteers as a member of Bard EMS and co-runs a TLS project called Teach4Kingston.
Elizabeth Bayer (she/her) is a sophomore in Bard Conservatory and Bard College. She is studying Vocal Arts Performance and Psychology, while exploring her other interests in the arts. Besides singing, Elizabeth plays the piano and cello, and enjoys thinking about how music acts as a language. Outside of school, she loves being in nature and spending time with her dogs.
Owen Setlik (he/him) is a senior majoring in electronic music at Bard. With roots in percussion and fine arts, he’s become passionate about sound as an artistic medium and the ability of music to tap into aspects of the human experience. He is interested in exploring how music production and sound design can be incorporated into interdisciplinary work and multi-media art, especially projects that offer interactive experiences and thought provoking messages.
Catherine Chen (she/her) is a sophomore international student from China. She is studying Psychology with a minor in data analytics. She is very interested in the culture and environment in relation to geographical locations around the world, therefore, she loves talking with people from different backgrounds, and loves exploring the map. She also loves dancing (all kinds of dance), cooking, photography, and traveling. She is very excited about the new remote sensing projects related to visual presentation of mapping.
Samantha Simon (she/her) is a junior Art History and Visual Culture major with a concentration in Experimental Humanities. She is interested in the impact technology and digital literacy have on human development, digital nativity, and material/consumer culture. She’s especially passionate about the influence of media on socio-emotional development. In her free time, Samantha enjoys running, writing, cooking, engaging with all kinds of art (especially theater), and being in constant conversation.
Teo Vales Torres (he/they/she) is a freshman from Puerto Rico intending to joint major in Studio Arts and Film. He is especially interested in the arts and visual perception, and how it can affect behavior through graphic design and animation. He loves animating, and is very capable of rewatching the same animated piece for hours on end. His hobbies include reading, writing, and singing.
Jasper von Studnitz (he/him) is a third-year from California majoring in written arts with a concentration in Experimental Humanities. Although writing is his academic focus, he considers himself equally committed to his pursuits as a visual artist. He is also a writer and co-managing editor for Bard’s student run newspaper, The Bard Observer. Through art, he hopes to explore narrative as extensively as he possibly can, and tries to generate stories alongside everything he creates. He is particularly interested in the discourse surrounding video games, interactive narrative, and all forms of experimental storytelling. Outside of school, he enjoys reading, drawing, hiking, and enjoying cool art.
Riley Farberman (they/them) is a second year Architecture student with a concentration in Experimental Humanities. They are interested in intersections between art and communication, slow technology, including smartphone alternatives, and fiber arts. Riley co-founded the Makerspace on campus and can’t wait to explore with Media Corps. In their free time, Riley loves sewing, researching historical fashion, using their flip phone, and hanging out with their bunny.
Anna Likhanova (she/her) is a senior majoring in Studio Arts and Computer Science and concentrating in Experimental Humanities. Originally from Russia, Anna is passionate about human rights and the ways art and technology can become symbols of resilience. She is also interested in game design and hopes to make it her career one day.
Inju Keum (she/her) is a BardBacc student and a second year Architecture major at Bard. She is from Washington Heights, NYC. She has worked as both a publisher/bookmaker and independent artist. In the past her publishing projects have been linked to galleries and experimental art spaces in NYC, Brussels and Tokyo.
Her current project is developing and navigating a space called Fahrenheit 451 House in Catskill Village.
Kateryna Panikhina (she/her) is a junior majoring in Computer Science and Psychology, with a concentration in Mind, Brain, and Behavior. She is particularly interested in how the brain functions and how those insights can inform the design of more intuitive, human-centered technology. At EH, she enjoys collaborating with her Media Corps peers, combining design and coding skills on projects that connect her academic and creative interests. Outside of academics and research, she loves spending time in nature, rehearsing and performing with the Chamber Singers ensemble, and exploring new coffee spots with her best friends.
Caroline Der (she/her) is a third year Global and International studies major from New York City. She is interested in investigating the ways the spectre of technology looms over cultural (re)production, including transnational conceptions of power, authenticity, and performance. Caroline is currently the assistant for the Experimental Humanities’ Language, Center and Justice Hub, coordinating a research project on student relationships with AI technologies.
Leyan Fetyani (she/her) is an international student at Al-Quds Bard College, majoring in Digital Media and Communication. She will be spending the Fall 2025 semester at Bard Annandale as a PIE exchange student and will also be joining the Experimental Humanities program. Her academic interests focus on media and visual communication, with a special passion for photography and journalism. She loves photography, documenting events, and preserving memories. Outside of academics, Leyan enjoys traveling, capturing everyday moments through her camera, and exploring new creative projects. She is excited to contribute to Media Corps and to connect with the Bard community.