MY background

As a higher-education leader, scholar, and writer, I serve as Executive Director of the Krebs Center for the Humanities, Professor of English, and Chair of Entrepreneurship & Innovation, as well as Chair of the interdisciplinary Artificial Intelligence minor I co-designed. Drawing on earlier experience as provost and dean, I examine the ethical, social, and cultural dimensions of technology and the humanities. My work focuses on equipping students, faculty, and professionals with the critical thinking, capacity, and leadership skills needed to navigate change across academia, industry, and society.

MY AREAS

Artificial Intelligence

I explore Artificial Intelligence through a humanist lens, emphasizing ethics and responsible use. I offer talks, workshops, and custom programs for any organization.

Digital Humanities

I have led grants from the Mellon Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities. My work has appeared at the Chicago Humanities Festival and Chicago History Museum.

Creative Projects

As a fiction writer and performer, I focus on the unexpected. Through immersive workshops and collaborations, I help people tap their creative potential for any undertaking.

Literature, Music, and Culture

As a Professor of English and community lecturer, I lead discussions about literature, music, and the arts, and interview authors and artists.

Projects

My work blends creative writing, public humanities, technology ethics, and academic leadership. I lead large-scale, grant-funded initiatives—most recently a $1.2M Mellon project on AI, culture, and the arts—while continuing an active career as a writer, editor, and scholar. My projects regularly connect scholarship and creative practice to public audiences through exhibitions, performances, and workshops.

"Artificial Intelligence is a transformative force in modern society, and it is affecting everything from job markets to social interactions. We need a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach to consider the technical, ethical, social, and economic dimensions."

-Davis Schneiderman to the Chicago Tribune