Fellowships 2016
Allison Parrish (2016)
Allison Parrish is a computer programmer, poet, educator and game designer. She is an adjunct professor at NYU’s Interactive Telecommunications Program and the Digital Creative Writer-in-Residence at Fordham University.
As part of her Processing Foundation Fellowship, Allison will work on advocacy, documentation, and tutorials for Processing’s Python Mode.
Claire Kearney-Volpe (2016)
Claire Kearney-Volpe is an Art Therapist, Researcher, and Designer interested in accessibility, assistive technology, and participatory design. Claire graduated from NYU’s Interactive Telecommunications Program, and is an Adjunct Professor in the area of assistive tech at NYU and Manager of the the NYU Ability Lab. In addition to mentorship from the Processing Foundation, Claire’s Advisor will be Sara Hendren.
The goal of Claire’s work is to make the Processing/p5.js IDEs, learning modules, and web content on processing.org and p5js.org usable by people who are blind or visually impaired.
The Digital Citizens Lab (2016)
The Digital Citizens Lab is a design collective, with a focus on civic technology, that aims to help organizations streamline their existing processes or develop new methods of engagement. We believe that “play” is an under-utilized, fundamental tool when creating meaningful interaction. In addition to mentorship from The Processing Foundation, Tahir Hemphill will serve as an Advisor.
“Coding Comic,” to be developed during their fellowship, is a platform where children can re-write (re-visualize) a narrative by changing the logic of events. Special emphasis is directed toward children of immigrants and people of color.
Jessica Klein and Atul Varma (2016)
Jess Klein and Atul Varma enjoy building bridges of understanding between humans and machines. They have collaborated on software that's been used as the centerpiece of TED Talks, in maker events around the world, and by individuals who are just trying to have a less frustrating time using their computer. Jess is currently an Open Web Designer at Bocoup, and recently was awarded the White House Champion of Change honor for her civic hacktivism. She holds an MFA in Design & Technology from Parsons School of Design. Atul is currently freelancing on projects related to civic and education technology. He recently finished a residency focused on game-based learning at Eyebeam. He holds an MS in Computer Science from the University of Chicago.
They are interested in making p5.js the most helpful JavaScript library in the world by improving its friendly error system through the lens of human-centered design.
Tega Brain and Luisa Pereira (2016)
Tega Brain and Luisa Pereira are artists and educators, with backgrounds in engineering. They are based in New York City and <3 art and computers.
Luisa and Tega will be creating and editing a collection of online educational resources on specific programming topics, to be published on the p5.js website.