Research Awardees 2014-2015

Chloe Chapin, Fashion Design Research in Switzerland, November 25-30, 2014. To expand knowledge on menswear and the history of the suit. Also to attend the exhibition, “Men, Fashion, Power,” and while there visit several other museums in the area that focus on textiles.
Madeline Millan, Modern Languages & Cultures Research to continue scholarly research while on sabbatical from Spring to Fall 2015. Will be completing two poetry projects and traveling to marine science research centers and whale watch in Baja California, Mexico.
Brenda Cowan, Exhibition Design Research project during July and August, 2015 to explore museum studies and exhibition design, with regard to object-based learning with experts at facilities located in North Carolina and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Explore museum studios and exhibition design, with regard to object-based learning in North Carolina and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Joseph Liddicoat, Science & Math To conduct research in California, May 15-June 30, 2015 to study the earth’s magnetic field as recorded in sediment from Mono Lake, California.
Kingsley Parker, Communication Design Research to travel to Maine, June 20-27, 2015, to write and illustrate a book at Artweek, a residence retreat program.
Amy Werbel, History of Art Travel to Bloomington, Indiana, Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction, July 20-24, 2015 and work on a book chapter.
Anna Blume, History of Art Part I is to gather information about American Indian monumental architecture and sculpture in the Mississippi Valley during June, 2015.
Anna Blume, History of Art Part II is to continue field research as well as write a chapter in a book entitled, Climate Change Criticism during July 7, 2015.
Michelle Handleman, Film, Media & Performing Arts A project translating text written by French actress and director Jean Roques to provide material for a lecture performance - May 1 - August 31, 2015.
Mari Dumett, History of Art Tate Archive and Whitechapel Gallery Archive in London, September 21-29, 2015.
Lourdes Font, History of Art History of Americans in Paris Fashion, Paris, France, May 31 - June 6, 2015.
Kam Mak, Illustration Exhibit at Brooklyn Public Library, August 2015 - January 2016.
Theanne Schiros, Science & Math Research on Permaculture, sustainable energy systems and zero waste living in Costa Rica, January 5-19, 2016.