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Thomas S. Rankin is a Professor of the Practice in the field of Art, History, and Visual Studies at Duke University. With over twenty years of experience in photography, filmmaking, and folkloristics, he explores and documents American culture through his work. He is known for several significant publications, including "Sacred Space: Photographs Mississippi Delta" which won the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters Award for Photography, and other collections reflecting diverse themes such as river life and regional identity. In addition to his role as a professor, he directs the Master of Fine Arts in Experimental and Documentary Arts (MFAEDA) program at Duke. His contributions have been recognized with grants from prestigious organizations such as the Princess Grace Foundation-USA, supporting his projects in film and public service. Rankin's artistic endeavors include organizing exhibitions that focus on the interplay of land, time, and visual narratives, making him a prominent figure in contemporary cultural documentation.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)