Month: September 2024

Hi, My name is Emma Zhang (she/her), and I’m from China. I’m a sophomore interested in Cognitive Science and Computer Science. Aside from that, I’m a theater person and been doing relevant work on campus. This is my first term working as a DHA. I really like the interdisciplinary nature of digital humanities and how DH projects tell valuable stories, so I would love to be part of these projects.

For me, I value the experience of working with a team of supporting DH professionals, as I get to develop skills both in and out of the field. I also look forward to investigate into ways we present a story to our audience. My main takeaways from the training are the mindsets DH people have. Just like suggested in Data Feminism, data are more than itself — it can be used to convey stories and meanings. I wish to continue learning and applying the creative mindsets to actual project. Also, I would love to be part of a project visible online, and value invisible efforts put into those websites.

I’m very excited to begin my new role as DHA and look forward to contributing to the team. I am ready to learn from everyone and allow my creativity grow.

Hi all, I am Tori (she/her), a senior majoring in Computer Science and Statistics. I have always had a mixture of humanistic inquiries and statistical reasoning on my academic profile, so I was drawn to the DHA position as it is a natural and promising extension to my interests and skillset.

I am also the owner of a very annoying cat and a very friendly dog as shown below.

I am attracted to DHA position because the prospect of marrying technical skills with my passion for the humanities really excites me. The chance to contribute to the entire lifecycle of a digital humanities project promises a lot of fulfillment for me personally. The learning objectives and this enlightening training process furthered my commitment to the role. I am eager to contribute to and learn from this vibrant community of scholars, educators, and students.

From the training, I learned many insightful theories and frameworks, as well as useful tools that will strengthen my abilities as a DHA and beyond. One of which is Linkedin Learning: not only will it enable me to learn a wide varieties of skills, it can qualify and arm my portfolio with certifications.

I am beyond excited to start my journey as a DHA, and thrilled to be surrounded by this group of encouraging and resourceful peers! 🙂