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Interdisciplinary research network at Northeastern University dedicated to investigating the potential of emerging media technologies for creativity and social change.

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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Next Wednesday at 2pm ET! Join us for a lively conversation on governing AI: northeastern.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Governing AI: Policy, Power, and Accountability in the Age of AI. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Governing AI: Policy, Power, and Accountability in the Age of AI. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
We're excited to share that our "AI at CAMD" mini-site is now live! Developed over the 25-26 academic year, the site gives a bird's eye view of AI-related projects, initiatives and events at Northeastern's College of Arts, Media and Design. Check it out here: camd.northeastern.edu/research/ai-...
Screenshot of the "AI at CAMD" mini-site.
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Congratulations to our postdoc Yifan Xu Miller, whose Boston Globe Media op-ed just went live yesterday! Despite the viral videos of humanoid robots going around, Yifan argues the technology is not nearly as advanced as it appears on social media. Read the full piece here: bit.ly/robot-autonomy
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Who’s actually running that robot? - The Boston Globe
Autonomous machines aren't as independent as we think.
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Can AI help games become a site of ethical reflection rather than escapism? Join us this Monday, Mar. 16 at noon ET, where we'll examine the ethical and emotional dimensions of artificial intelligence within game design and interactive storytelling. RSVP here: northeastern.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Gaming with Conscience. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
This webinar will examine the ethical and emotional dimensions of artificial intelligence within game design and interactive storytelling. Drawing from interdisciplinary perspectives in design, media,...
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Spatializing Narrative 8 is next Tuesday, Feb. 17! This year, our free online-only program will gather five experts to explore how XR can be a powerful tool for reimagining our world. Register here: bit.ly/4kpXNLW View the program here: bit.ly/sn8-program
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Spatializing Narrative 8 (online only). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Spatializing Narrative 8 explores art, technology, and storytelling as tools for reimagining our world. Our presenters will demonstrate, through their practice, the transformative potential of immersi...
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Next up in our AI Webinar Series! On Feb. 18 at 12:30pm ET, join us for a conversation on AI and the Future of Creative Practice. Register here: northeastern.zoom.us/meeting/regi... ______ 🗓️ Feb. 18 ⏱️ 12:30pm ⁠ET 📍Zoom
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: AI and the Future of Creative Practice . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping creative industries, including animation, game development, music, design, and storytelling, by changing how ideas are imagined, developed, and shared. This webi...
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Save the date for #SpatializingNarrative8! On Feb. 17 from 1:35 to 5:05pm on Zoom, we'll convene a group of immersive media enthusiasts for a lively afternoon of TED-style talks and conversation. Program details and registration info coming soon. Stay tuned!
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
We hope to see you at the first event in our AI webinar series this Thursday at 3pm! In "AI as Media, Not Just Math," our speakers explore the question: what happens when we treat AI not just as a tool, but as a medium itself? Register here: northeastern.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Image of an event flyer. The event title, “AI as Media, Not Just Math,” is centered above three profile images of the guest speakers, Gerald Goggin, Vance Ricks, and Laura Forlano. The event is Jan. 15 at 3pm EST and is online. The text is set in front of an image of an AI chatbot user interface. ("Generate image" and "Summarize the text" are a few options in the chatbot image visual.)
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
First up in our AI webinar series! On Jan. 15 at 3:00pm, we'll be convening three experts for a discussion on "AI as Media, Not Just Math." This webinar explores AI as a cultural and social force that shapes how we communicate, create meaning, and experience the world. More info coming in 2026!
Image of an event flyer. The event title, “AI as Media, Not Just Math,” is centered above three profile images of the guest speakers, Gerald Goggin, Vance Ricks, and Laura Forlano. The event is Jan. 15 at 3pm EST and is online. The text is set in front of an image of an AI chatbot user interface. ("Generate image" and "Summarize the text" are a few options in the chatbot image visual.)
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
We’re excited to announce a new event series coming up this spring: our AI webinars! These monthly online discussions will look at AI as a cultural medium rather than merely a technical tool, exploring how it shapes communication, creativity, governance, and everyday life across diverse contexts.
Image has blue network visuals on it, with the text "AI webinar series." A series of events is listed: On Jan. 15, an event called "AI as Media, not just math;" on Feb. 18, an event called "AI and the future of creative practice;" on a date in March that's TBD, an event about "Gaming with Conscience;" and finally, on an April date that's TBD, a talk about AI influencers.
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
We know folks are in the midst of final exams and assignments, but if you need something to look forward to, look no further! ⁠ ⁠ Our roster for spring events is nearly full. More details and registration info coming soon to our website: camd.northeastern.edu/events/?even...
List of spring events. Full list on the Center for Transformative Media's website.
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Thank you to everyone who joined us for last week's book talk with @calebgayle.bsky.social! We were lucky to have an evening to explore the extraordinary yet overlooked story of Edward McCabe, his pursuit of a Black state, and the spiritual imagination that fueled it.
In the background, audience members look toward the front of the room of Twelfth Baptist Church. In the background, Reverend Willie Bodrick II (left) listens as Caleb Gayle (right) speaks and gesticulates.
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Thank you to all who came to last week's research jam! We loved hearing from Molly Brown of the NU Archives and André Stark of The Bay State Banner, and learned how news archives can preserve community history while still serving as helpful resources for today's journalists. Photos: Melania Diaz.
Moderator Meg Heckman (left) looks toward to panel speakers (right), André Stark and Molly Brown. In the foreground of the image is a table with cookies and other snacks on it, as well as several event attendees.
Wide angle view of a small, intimate conversation/event in the Northeastern University library. There are about a dozen attendees sitting together on a circle of couches.
On the left, librarian Molly Brown looks across the room to a speaker on the right-hand side of the image. There are about a dozen attendees sitting together on a circle of couches.
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Wow! We had such a thought-provoking, generative time watching films by Jody Santos and Sara Hendren earlier today. Thank you to everyone who joined for this screening. We already can't wait for the next one!
A panel discussion in the Snell 350A conference room. Three speakers seated at the front are facing an engaged audience of approximately 30 attendees. The room features distinctive black and white geometric ceiling panels with recessed lighting. Chairs with yellow accents are arranged in rows, and attendees show diverse representation in age and background.
Close-up of two panelists in conversation. The speaker on the left in a black pinstriped suit holds a microphone and gestures with her hand raised while speaking. The panelist on the right in a brown sleeveless dress listens attentively. Both are seated on chairs with yellow metal frames against a neutral background.Close-up portrait of Jody Santos, a panelist with shoulder-length blonde hair with bangs, wearing a brown houndstooth sleeveless vest over a white t-shirt. She holds a microphone and is speaking, captured in profile against a plain wall.Wide view of an audience watching a film in a dark conference room with large windows letting in natural light on the right. A projection screen at the front displays colorful content. Approximately 30-40 attendees are seated in rows facing the screen, with the room featuring modern architecture including geometric ceiling panels in black and white.
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What Works @whatworks-nu.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Four years ago, @ellenclegg.bsky.social and @dankennedy.net started What Works to track solutions to the local news crisis. We're part of @northeasternu.bsky.social's School of Journalism and @nu-ctm.bsky.social. Please follow our website, podcast and Bluesky feed to keep up with the latest.
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How our What Works project tracks solutions to the local news crisis
Nearly four years ago, Ellen Clegg and Dan Kennedy began tracking solutions to the local news crisis with our podcast, “What Works: The Future of Local News.” Our first guest was Lori E…
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Next Wednesday, 10/1 at 2pm! Join us for a film screening of two short documentaries by Sara Hendren and Jody Santos. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/film-scree...
Graphic shows a man in his worokshop, working with a measuring tool. The graphic says "Disability & Creativity Film Screening, Oct. 1 at 2pm."
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Thanks to everyone who came out to Friday's book talk with Jeffrey Boase! We enjoyed thinking through the "digital bind" with you all. The event recording will be posted to our YouTube channel soon. Stay tuned!
Wide-angle view of a room in Snell Library. There are several chairs in the foreground, with a speaker in the background.Vertical image of a book talk. In the foreground, there is an audience member with long black hair and another audience member with short hair and a face mask. Jeffrey Boase is talking in the background and gesturing toward a PowerPoint presentation.
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
For this month's Scholar Spotlight, we interviewed Dr. Yifan Xu, the CTM's Postdoctoral Research Associate who started with us in August. Read here: camd.northeastern.edu/news/ctm-sch...
A bright pink graphic reads "CTM Scholar Spotlight: Yifan Xu. Postdoctoral Research Associate." A black and white image of Yifan is on the right. Yifan crosses her arms and smiles.
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
We’re relishing the end of summer, but still looking forward to fall! We've got four exciting events this coming semester. From book talks to film screenings, there’s truly something for everyone. Learn more: camd.northeastern.edu/center-for-t...
Graphic is a gradient of blue and green. The text says "Fall 2025 events" with a full list of event names and dates that is listed in the caption.
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Congrats @calebgayle.bsky.social on getting a book reviewed by The New York Times! Check it out here: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/15/b...
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The Quixotic Crusade to Create an All-Black State in Oklahoma
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
@calebgayle.bsky.social's new book is out this week! Join us on Nov. 19 at 7pm for a book talk and signing with the author: camd.northeastern.edu/events/book-...
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Book Talk: "Black Moses" by Caleb Gayle
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
We're looking for short papers (3k words) for an upcoming special issue of "Mobile Media and Communication" on Mobile AI. Deadline is Oct. 31. See here for details: journals.sagepub.com/page/mmc/mob... Guest Editors: Yifan Xu & @asouzaesilva.bsky.social
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
While onboarding our co-op Melania last week, CTM staff members went on a lunchtime trip to Boston Cyberarts Gallery. The exhibition on view there, "CyberFrames," celebrates video games as art form, and we highly recommend checking it out! Exhibition hours are Monday through Friday, 10am-3:30pm.
Image of the CTM staff team in a mini-photograph displayed on a MacBook air. Melania, Claire and Evelyn are smiling in the frame as if on a polaroid picture. 
Vertical image of Boston CyberArts gallery, showing Evelyn and Melania looking at a vertical screen.
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
New video out on our YouTube! 🎥 In this talk at WPI, Mimi Sheller and @asouzaesilva.bsky.social discussed the emergence of mobilities research, collaborative scholarship, and the evolving relationship between technology, movement, and inequality. ⁠ ⁠ Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uV-S...
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Mobility Justice & Mobile Networked Creativity | Book Talk
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Everyone please give a warm welcome to the CTM's first co-op student, Melania Diaz! ⁠ ⁠ Melania is a rising third-year CAMD student majoring in Game Art and Animation. ⁠ Welcome, Melania!
Headshot image of Melania Diaz, CTM's first co-op student. Melania is smiling and is wearing translucent square frame glasses. She stands in front of a white wall and is wearing a black long sleeve shirt.
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Thanks to @nuglobalnews.bsky.social for the article on @calebgayle.bsky.social new book, "Black Moses!" The book tells the story of 19th-century politician Edward McCabe, one of the first Black Americans elected to political office. Read here: news.northeastern.edu/2025/07/15/e...
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He tried to build a Black state. A Northeastern professor tells his daring, flawed story
Northeastern professor Caleb Gayle's new book reveals Edward McCabe's ambitious but flawed plan to create an all-Black state in Oklahoma.
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
We're thrilled to announce the four recipients of our inaugural CTM mini-grants! • Myojung Chung • Sofía Bosch Gómez • Clareese Hill • Eileen McGivney Learn more about the winners' projects: camd.northeastern.edu/news/ctm-ann...
Photo shows the headshots of four CTM mini-grant award winners.
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Nora Suren, PhD @norasuren.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
From today’s Media in Motion: Creatively transforming cities, play, and communities at @nu-ctm.bsky.social @davidnemer.com @asouzaesilva.bsky.social
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Thank you to @nuglobalnews.bsky.social for interviewing our director @asouzaesilva.bsky.social about the Retro Mobile Gaming Database!⁠ ⁠ This project is an archive of mobile gaming systems that existed before the smartphone era. Read more: news.northeastern.edu/2025/04/01/g...
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Northeastern's Retro Mobile Gaming Database is a landmark effort in games preservation
Games preservation has become an urgent issue, and one professor wants to help in one specific area: mobile games.
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
One week from today! Join us for the premiere of an exciting AR game, created by CTM research assistants Arslan Parker and Fiona Wu. Compete for a special prize (to be revealed at the event) and be part of the fun. Don't miss out—sign up now: bit.ly/media-in-motion
 Image shows a black trifold pamphlet folded open, with the AR game instructions printed on it in white text.
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Exciting news! The documentary film we're screening on Apr. 16, "Another Body," was announced as a semi-finalist for the Henry Award for Public Interest Documentary at Harvard's @shorensteinctr.bsky.social. Winner will be given a $100k cash prize. Learn more & sign up here: bit.ly/anotherbodynu
Photo shows the "Henry awards" logo at the top, with two of the first nominees in alphabetical order at the bottom, including "Another Body." Both two films on the list include an image on the left and title/description on the right.
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
"Another Body" is a documentary film that follows a college student's search for justice after she discovers deepfake pornography of herself circulating online. Check out the trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcn_... & RSVP for our screening of the film on 4/16: bit.ly/anotherbodynu
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Another Body | Official Trailer
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Reminder that the deadline to register for our 3/28 launch event, "Media in Motion," is this Friday! Sign up at bit.ly/media-in-motion
Photo shows a man holding a cardboard box with a peephole in it. It is the "Museum MIIM," a mobile museum in Brazil. In the photo, a woman looks through the peephole.
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
New event announcement! We'll be screening "Another Body," a 2024 documentary film about the dangers of deepfake revenge porn, on Wednesday, Apr. 16 from 2-4 p.m. in Snell Library. Register at bit.ly/anotherbodynu. We hope to see you there!
A close-up image of a blue eye. In the eye, there is a reflection of a screen depicting a woman's face.
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
On 3/28, @rahulbot.bsky.social & his collaborators will close out our launch event with a Brazilian-style drum performance. "Data Drums" is a live data sonification piece that brings global CO₂ emissions to life in a rhythmic call to climate action. Don't miss it! RSVP here: bit.ly/media-in-mot...
Rahul Bargava (left) rehearses with his drum ensemble. There is a red curtain in the background.
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Spatializing Narrative 7! It was incredible experiencing our panelists' artwork through the VR exhibition and hearing their insights as well. We hope to see you next month at our 3/28 launch event!
Image of Rashin Fahandej giving a talk, gesturing to the projector to her right.On the left a woman sits, wearing a VR headset. In the background, a woman stands with a headset.Image of four full rows of chairs at the Spatializing Narrative conference.
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Is it possible to write an essay using VR? Stephanie Tripp's XR work, "The Sacred Clearing," is an experiment in immersive essay writing. On Feb. 11, Tripp's #SpatializingNarrative7 talk will explore the narrative & rhetorical choices she made in the project. Sign up here: bit.ly/spatializing...
Shows a video game-like image of a cauldron with text floating above it.
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
How can we deeply engage visitors with interactive installations? One of our speakers at #SpatializingNarrative7, Béatrice Lartigue is co-founder of the interdisciplinary collective Lab212. On 2/11, she'll tell us how she created her project "Ombres Blanches." Learn more: bit.ly/spatializing...
Headshot of Beatrice, a white woman with blue/green eyes and short dirty blonde hair. She is standing in front of a wall with vines.
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Our Spatializing Narrative 7 conference is just 2 weeks away! This event explores art, technology and storytelling as tools for reimagining our world.⁠ ⁠ Check out the full program here: spatializingnarrative.com/spatializing... Register here: bit.ly/spatializing... ______⁠ Image: Rashin Fahandej.
A darkened room with multiple screens or projection surfaces showing various illuminated faces in a gallery-like setting. Several silhouetted figures are seated and appear to be interacting with the displays, with one person raising their hand toward a screen. The installation appears to be an interactive multimedia art exhibit, with faces projected on the upper portion of the walls and bright white interactive displays at viewer level.
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Center for Transformative Media @nu-ctm.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
We're excited to be on #Bluesky and connect with the growing community of scholars here! We are a research hub at @northeasternu.bsky.social dedicated to investigating the potential of emerging tech for creativity & social change. Learn more about us: camd.northeastern.edu/center-for-t...
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