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The Berkeley Center for New Media is an interdisciplinary research center that studies and shapes media transition and emergence from diverse perspectives. Through critical thinking and making, we cultivate technological equity and fairness in our classrooms, in our communities, and on the internet.

Join us on Thursday, October 15, from 12:30 to 1:00 PM in the BCNM Commons (Grimes Engineering Center, B102) for an info...
10/13/2026

Join us on Thursday, October 15, from 12:30 to 1:00 PM in the BCNM Commons (Grimes Engineering Center, B102) for an informal info session about our New Media Designated Emphasis (DE) and Certificate programs!

With an upcoming application deadline of November 1, New Media Working Group Co-Coordinator Alexis Wood (Geography) and BCNM Associate Director Aaron Fai will be present to answer questions and talk about our new media community. Bagels and coffee provided!

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, October 15
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: BCNM Commons, Grimes Engineering Center, B102

RSVP & Info:
To learn more, visit bcnm.berkeley.edu!

Accessibility & Accommodations:
We strive to meet all accessibility needs. Please contact [email protected] with any accessibility questions or accommodation requests.

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Flyer split into two sections. On the left light background, blue text reads "New Media Designated Emphasis & Certificate Program Info Session". Below the BCNM logo, event details state: "Thursday, October 15, 12:30 – 1:00 PM, BCNM Commons (Grimes Engineering Center, B102)". The right side features a vertical close-up photograph of a light green computer keyboard.

The Undergraduate Certificate introduces students to the changing new media landscape across art, technology, humanities...
10/13/2026

The Undergraduate Certificate introduces students to the changing new media landscape across art, technology, humanities, and social sciences. Requirements include engagement through events or research, taking core coursework (Film 35 in Fall 2026), and selecting two electives from interdisciplinary offerings. Accepted students are also eligible for funding like the Eugene Jarvis Scholarship ($6,000), Conference Grants, and Research Fellowships ($1,000)! To learn more and submit your application, visit bcnm.berkeley.edu

Join us this week for an informational session to discuss your questions about the certificate! Bagels and coffee provided!

Info Session Details:
Date: Thursday, October 15
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: BCNM Commons, Grimes Engineering Center, B102

Certificate Application Deadlines:
Fall 2026: November 1, 2026
Spring 2027: March 1, 2027
Apply at bcnm.berkeley.edu!

Accessibility & Accommodations:
We strive to meet all accessibility needs. Please contact [email protected] with any accessibility questions or accommodation requests.

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Slide 1: Graphic flyer titled "Undergraduate Certificate in New Media" from BCNM. Text describes the program as introducing students to art, technology, humanities, and social sciences. Green oval badge reads "Apply Now!"

Slide 2: "Requirements" slide outlining Requirement 1 (Engagement). Students must fulfill engagement through BCNM events/cohort meetings or research fellowship/symposium.

Slide 3: Slide details Requirement 2 (Core Class: New Media 100, or Film 35 for 2026–2027) and Requirement 3 (Two Electives).

Slide 4: Lists pre-approved courses, application deadlines (Fall: Nov 1, 2026; Spring: March 1, 2027), and contact info for Associate Director Aaron Fai ([email protected]).

Slide 5: "Grants" slide listing funding opportunities: Eugene Jarvis Scholarship ($6,000), Conference Grant, and Undergraduate Research Fellowship ($1,000).

We’re thrilled to share an update on the Global Digital Infrastructure (GDI) program, launched at BCNM in 2025! The prog...
10/12/2026

We’re thrilled to share an update on the Global Digital Infrastructure (GDI) program, launched at BCNM in 2025! The program offers a three-course Certificate and was recently approved as a five-course Minor. As the first university program addressing the technical, economic, legal, environmental, and social dimensions of the global internet’s infrastructure, demand has proven robust.

This year, GDI courses recorded 632 enrollments—more than double 2025 levels—reaching 715 students across its first two years. Seven students completed the minor in its inaugural year!

Alexandra Cole, Assistant Director of Summer Sessions, notes: "Summer minors and certificates give students across disciplines the opportunity to explore new and emerging areas of study. The new Global Digital Infrastructure Minor and Certificate is the perfect example... It is already one of the most popular programs students can complete during the summer."

Program Info:
Learn more about the GDI Minor and Certificate at bcnm.berkeley.edu.

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Photograph of an outdoor presentation on Global Digital Infrastructure taking place on a sunny day in a courtyard. An audience seated in bright orange metal chairs listens to a speaker standing near a digital screen mounted on a stand in front of a wooden panel fence.

Join the Berkeley Center for New Media (BCNM) for "The Promise & Pitfalls of Inclusive Design & Disability Technology" o...
10/06/2026

Join the Berkeley Center for New Media (BCNM) for "The Promise & Pitfalls of Inclusive Design & Disability Technology" on Monday, October 19, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.

Inclusive design and disability technology—whether it uses AI or not—aims to make life easier and more fulfilling for disabled people. In this moderated discussion, two experts share their perspectives on the possibilities and perils of contemporary advances in the field of assistive technology.

Featured Speakers:
Jutta Treviranus, Director & Professor, Inclusive Design Research Centre, Ontario College of Art & Design University
Liz Henry, Executive Director, Grassroots Open Assistive Tech

Event Details:
Date: Monday, October 19
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Eugene Jarvis Auditorium, Grimes Engineering Center
RSVP: Link in bio (bcnm.berkeley.edu)

Accessibility & Accommodations:
We strive to meet all accessibility needs. Please contact [email protected] for any accessibility questions or accommodation requests.

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Flyer for a Berkeley Center for New Media event titled "The Promise & Pitfalls of Inclusive Design & Disability Technology". Light blue background with light green bubbles and dark green text. Top right displays the BCNM logo and the text "A History & Theory of New Media Event". Center text lists speakers Jutta Treviranus (Director & Professor, Inclusive Design Research Centre, OCAD University) and Liz Henry (Executive Director, Grassroots Open Assistive Tech). Event details state Monday, October 19, 5:00–6:30 PM at Eugene Jarvis Auditorium, Grimes Engineering Center. Discussion summary reads: "Inclusive design and disability technology—whether it uses AI or not—aims to make life easier and more fulfilling for disabled people. In this moderated discussion, two experts share their perspectives on the possibilities and perils of contemporary advances in the field of assistive technology". Bottom right states "RSVP at bcnm.berkeley.edu" and includes accessibility contact note: "We strive to meet all accessibility needs. Please contact [email protected] for any accessibility questions".

Led by BCNM Director Hannah Zeavin, this reading group is for faculty, graduate students, staff, postdoctoral scholars, ...
09/22/2026

Led by BCNM Director Hannah Zeavin, this reading group is for faculty, graduate students, staff, postdoctoral scholars, visiting scholars, and anyone else who wants to think about what is new in new media. We will choose readings that are parts of books or sets of articles published in the last three years that were missed, partially read, provocative, or essential to defining the field now.

RSVP:
Please RSVP for the series and make suggestions for the readings at bcnm.berkeley.edu! We will announce the first reading a few weeks prior to the first meeting.

Accessibility & Accommodations:
We strive to meet all accessibility needs. Please contact [email protected] for any accessibility questions or accommodation requests.

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Flyer split into two sections. On the left, top-left logo above the main title: "New Media Reading Group: What is New in New Media?" Below the title, text reads: "LED BY BCNM DIRECTOR HANNAH ZEAVIN, THIS READING GROUP IS FOR FACULTY, GRADUATE STUDENTS, STAFF, POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLARS, VISITING SCHOLARS, AND ANYONE ELSE WHO WANTS TO THINK ABOUT WHAT IS NEW IN NEW MEDIA." On the right, a photograph of light wood bookshelves filled with various books viewed from above.

We are thrilled to announce that Raphael Cohen has been appointed BCNM's Events & Communications Manager after three yea...
09/22/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Raphael Cohen has been appointed BCNM's Events & Communications Manager after three years as Events Coordinator! In this role, he will direct BCNM’s events and communications strategy.

Raphael is a writer, journalist, and former Communications Manager for Justice Outside. He brings extensive experience in community events, storytelling, and media arts.

Contact:
Reach him at [email protected].

Accessibility & Accommodations:
We strive to meet all accessibility needs. Contact [email protected] for questions or requests.

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Graphic on a light background reading "Raphael Cohen Appointed BCNM's Events & Communications Manager" above a square portrait of Raphael Cohen. BCNM logo and text at the bottom highlight his transition from Events Coordinator to managing BCNM's events and communications.

Where does AI begin, and where does it end? Join the waitlist for A Tour of AI: An In-Person Journey Through Santa Clara...
09/18/2026

Where does AI begin, and where does it end?

Join the waitlist for A Tour of AI: An In-Person Journey Through Santa Clara's AI Infrastructure on Saturday, October 3, 2:00 – 8:00 PM, at multiple South Bay locations.

This special event, co-sponsored by BCNM and the Arts & Humanities Division, College of Letters & Science, brings together Alex Saum-Pascual (Poet and Associate Professor of Contemporary Spanish Literature and New Media) and Mario Santamaría (Visual Artist and Lecturer, Elisava) for a guided walking artwork through the landscapes AI usually keeps out of frame, including data centers, substations, corporate campuses, and parking lots. Because "the cloud" is not immaterial: follow the wires far enough and the object called AI begins to expand outward.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, October 3
Time: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Santa Clara tour begins at 3:30 PM)
Locations: Multiple South Bay locations (Route continues at ICA San José at 6:00 PM with reception and conversation)
Transportation: Berkeley shuttle passengers depart UC Berkeley at 2:00 PM, with return transportation departing San José at 8:00 PM

RSVP:
For more information and to join the waitlist, check the Linktree in our bio or visit bcnm.berkeley.edu!

Accessibility & Accommodations:
We strive to meet all accessibility needs. Please contact [email protected] for any accessibility questions or accommodation requests.

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Event flyer on a black background featuring stylized title text in rounded colored tags: "A Tour of AI: An In-Person Journey Through Santa Clara's AI Infrastructure" with Alex Saum-Pascual & Mario Santamaría. Top right displays BCNM logo and text noting co-sponsorship by the Arts & Humanities Division, UC Berkeley College of Letters & Science. Center text reads: "Where does AI begin, and where does it end? Join the waitlist for a guided walk through the landscapes AI usually hides behind: data centers, substations, parking lots, the unglamorous architecture that actually makes 'the cloud' real." Event details listed in blue and pink tags: Saturday, October 3, 2:00 – 8:00 PM, Multiple South Bay Locations, and Berkeley shuttle departure at 2:00 PM. Bottom panel shows an electrical line graphic with registration link bcnm.berkeley.edu and accessibility contact info: [email protected].

We welcome you to join us for AI & Disability: A Roundtable Discussion on Monday, September 28, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM at ...
09/17/2026

We welcome you to join us for AI & Disability: A Roundtable Discussion on Monday, September 28, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM at Eugene Jarvis Auditorium, Grimes Engineering Center!

This History & Theory of New Media event brings together Jeff Nagy (York University) and Os Keyes (University of Massachusetts, Lowell) for individual presentations followed by a moderated discussion on what AI has to do with disability, and what it's doing to disability.

Together, they'll explore algorithmic depression diagnostics, data infrastructures that gatekeep opportunity for disabled people, and computational psychiatry.

Event Details:
Date: Monday, September 28
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Eugene Jarvis Auditorium, Grimes Engineering Center

RSVP:
Free and open to the public. Check the Linktree in our bio or visit bcnm.berkeley.edu!

Accessibility & Accommodations:
We strive to meet all accessibility needs. Please contact [email protected] for any accessibility questions or accommodation requests.

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Green event flyer titled "AI & DISABILITY: A ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION". Top right displays BCNM logo and "A History & Theory of New Media Event". Center text reads: "What does AI have to do with disability – and what is it doing to disability? Join two experts in the field for presentations and a moderated discussion that will tackle the question of AI and disability from a range of distinct and overlapping perspectives." Lists speakers Jeff Nagy (Assistant Professor, Communication and Media Studies, York University) and Os Keyes (Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Massachusetts, Lowell). Event details at bottom right state Monday, September 28, 5:00–6:30 PM at Eugene Jarvis Auditorium, Grimes Engineering Center, alongside accessibility contact note for [email protected].

We welcome you to join us for AI & Disability: A Roundtable Discussion on Monday, September 28, 5:00 to 6:30pm at Eugene...
09/15/2026

We welcome you to join us for AI & Disability: A Roundtable Discussion on Monday, September 28, 5:00 to 6:30pm at Eugene Jarvis Auditorium, Grimes Engineering Center!

This History & Theory of New Media event brings together three leading voices: Jeff Nagy (York University), Renée Cummings (University of Virginia / Brookings Institution), and Os Keyes (University of Massachusetts, Lowell), for individual presentations followed by a moderated discussion on what AI has to do with disability, and what it's doing to disability.

Together, they'll explore algorithmic depression diagnostics, the data infrastructures that gatekeep opportunity for disabled people, and the long, entangled history of computational psychiatry, asking who gets recognized, who gets misread, and who gets left out of the systems shaping their lives.

This event is free and open to the public. We strive to meet all accessibility needs. Please contact [email protected] with any questions or requests.

For more information and to RSVP, check the Linktree in our bio or visit bcnm.berkeley.edu!

BCNM's first-ever Undergraduate Research Symposium is here!Join us Monday, September 14 (9am–1pm, Jarvis Auditorium) for...
09/07/2026

BCNM's first-ever Undergraduate Research Symposium is here!

Join us Monday, September 14 (9am–1pm, Jarvis Auditorium) for a morning of undergrad research, creative projects, and works-in-progress spanning media, tech, art, and beyond. The day includes student presentations, a networking lunch, and a grad school and career panel.

All students, staff, and faculty are welcome and encouraged to attend the symposium as observers. Please register online to attend as an observer by September 9!

The symposium will also offer students an opportunity to share original research, creative projects, and works in progress with an audience of fellow students, graduate researchers, faculty, and members of the broader BCNM community. Selected presenters will gain experience communicating their work to an interdisciplinary audience, receive guidance as they prepare their presentations, and connect with people working at the intersections of new media, technology, design, the arts, and the humanities.

For more details, RSVP information, and the presentation application, please visit bcnm.berkeley.edu!

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Berkeley Center For New Media, 426 Sutardja Dai Hall, University Of
Berkeley, CA
94720

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Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm

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