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Denise N. Green is the Lau Family Associate Professor and the Director of Graduate Studies in Fiber Science & Apparel Design at Cornell University within the Department of Human Centered Design. Her academic background encompasses textile and apparel design, anthropology, museum studies, and video production. Professor Green's research focuses on the anthropological studies of style and fashion, particularly the history of dress and textiles, ethnographic practices, and documentary film production. She has worked on several projects at the intersection of anthropology and fashion studies, including studies of ceremonial textiles produced by the Nuu-chah-nulth Nations. Professor Green has examined subcultural styles and the impact of running projects within fashion communities like Burning Man and roller derby leagues. As a curator of the Cornell Fashion Textile Collection, she actively engages students and faculty through exhibitions, promoting scholarly accessibility. Her teaching philosophy encourages critical thinking, as well as innovative problem-solving among students.
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