MIXI Lecture 07: Biodesign Futures
Published May 14, 2026 Events
This lecture series is hosted by MIXI, Adelphi University’s interdisciplinary collaborative research and practice institute, pursuing innovative projects that critically remix practices from science, art, mathematics, cultural studies, and pedagogy.
Thursday June 4, 2026 @ 6pm
hybrid, face-to-face (if you can!) and online
free & open to all,
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virtual attendance details shared after registration
Biodesign Futures: Teaching, Making, and Thinking Across Biology, Art, and Design
Paul Rubery
As biotechnology becomes embedded in everyday life there is a growing need for thinkers who can work across disciplines and critically engage with its impact. The Biodesign Challenge is an international initiative at the intersection of art, design, and biotechnology, bringing together artists, designers, and scientists to explore new ways of understanding and shaping the role of biotech in society.
Join us in conversation with the Executive Director of the Biodesign Challenge (BDC) to discuss what it is, how it works, and why it matters while opening a broader discussion about biodesign and education.
Paul holds a Ph.D. in Art History, Theory & Criticism from Stony Brook University. His research interests include adaptive educational systems, artistic responses to anthropogenic climate change, and the phenomenology of science. As a nonprofit administrator, Rubery aims to extend access to STEAM education and to advance the critical discourse around biotechnology. He has published in Journal of Visual Culture, Media-N, and Continental Philosophy Review.