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LaJuné McMillian is a multidisciplinary artist and educator whose work integrates performance, extended reality, and physical computing. They are passionate about discovering and creating spaces that liberate Black realities and imagination. LaJuné believes in navigating and critiquing systems and technologies that uphold systemic injustices, aiming to decommodify bodies and undo indoctrination. Their art has been showcased at institutions such as Pioneer Works, National Sawdust, and the Tribeca Film Festival. Previously, LaJuné served as the Director of Skating for Figure Skating in Harlem, where they integrated STEAM into figure skating to teach girls of color about movement and technology. They have continued their research on Blackness, movement, and technology through residencies and fellowships at the Jerome Hill Artist Fellowship, Eyebeam, and NYU ITP, among others.
GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.