Dr. Mara Mills

Biography

Mara Mills is an Associate Professor at New York University, where she leads the Media, Culture, Communication department. She is also the director of the PhD program and a cofounder of the NYU Center for Disability Studies. Mills' research interests encompass Disability Studies, Science and Technology Studies, and sound studies, focusing on the historical and political dimensions of disability media and the cultures of digital media. Her scholarly work has produced nearly 80 articles and publications, receiving prestigious awards like the IEEE History Prize and the Walter Benjamin Award. Mills’ teaching experience spans over 15 years, leading courses on disability, technology, and media that have become influential models in academic circles. She actively engages in community-based projects and public humanities initiatives, coordinated under her center, and has contributed significantly to the field through edited collections and special journal issues. Mills is currently exploring a collection of essays on cochlear implants and other intersections of technology and disability.

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