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Beth Ferguson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Design at the University of California, Davis. She holds an M.F.A. in Design from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.A. in Industrial Design Ecology from Hampshire College. Ferguson is an ecological designer whose work focuses on integrating solar engineering, active mobility, and sustainable materials to advance climate resilience and reduce carbon emissions. She directs the Circular Futures Lab and has participated in projects exhibited internationally at venues such as Ars Electronica and Dutch Design Week. Her work has been featured in publications like Fast Company and BBC News. Ferguson has held residencies at Autodesk Technology Center in San Francisco and the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Maine. She has received multiple awards including the Hellman Fellowship at UC Davis and the Austin Green Award for her creation of solar charging stations. Ferguson's teaching includes courses on sustainable design and industrial design, emphasizing ecological and socially responsible design practices.
University of California, Davis • Davis, CA
Teaching courses in Design with a focus on ecological and sustainable practices.
Circular Futures Lab • Davis, CA
Leading research and projects focusing on sustainability and ecological design.
Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.