{"id":1112,"date":"2024-04-02T15:03:26","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T14:03:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2024\/?p=1112"},"modified":"2025-07-15T11:03:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T10:03:20","slug":"students-on-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2026\/students-on-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"Students on AI"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For the 12 April 2024 DEL In Between, we will host a panel of art and design students will discuss their experiences and perspectives on the uses of AI.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Panellists include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stephany Silva Fajardo (Penn State)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Briana Hacksisombath (Texas)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tallulah Moynihan (The New School)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yiyang Lu (UAL)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScBycf3MesoGq26uHkRmsfeCyQlrqIEwc5nR5kTV02JYQzlTw\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">Sign Up<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stephany Silva Fajardo (Penn State)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Born and raised in Bogota, Colombia (1991), and currently residing in Winston Salem, North Carolina, Stephany Silva is an artist and designer working towards her bachelor\u2019s degree in digital Multimedia Design, and a Digital Arts Certificate from Pennsylvania State University. Stephany holds a degree in Social Work and Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro which she obtained in 2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/unnamed.png\" alt=\"An example of Stephany's work. Flwr is a cannabis infused seltzer. A can of Flwr sits on a log. In the background is a group of people sitting around a few. \" class=\"wp-image-1113 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/unnamed.png 683w, https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/unnamed-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/unnamed-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Working adeptly across various mediums \u2013 from traditional to time-based, as well as digital expressions \u2013 Stephany is deeply passionate about design and the expansive realm of art. Beyond her artistic pursuits, Stephany is a proud mother of two inspiring, powerful, and insightful girls. They serve as constant reminders of the strength found in embracing one&#8217;s roots while reaching for new heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Image: An example of Stephany&#8217;s work.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Briana Hacksisombath (Texas)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meet Briana Hacksisombath (sher\/her), based in Dallas, Texas. She is on the cusp of completing her final semester at Texas State University, where she is earning her Bachelor of Science in Digital Media Innovation and Computer Science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Briana&#8217;s expertise lies in web design and development, where she effortlessly blends art and technology to create practical solutions. Her proficiency in AI tools streamlines the design process, resulting in precise and efficient outcomes.&nbsp;But Briana&#8217;s interests extend beyond the screen. She finds fulfillment in pursuits like half marathon training and CrossFit, showcasing her dedication to both physical and mental well-being. Additionally, she passionately supports startups and non-profits, aiming to make a real difference in her community and build sincere relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Image: An AI-generated image for Briana&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/ollipop.hacksisombath.com\/\">Ollipop<\/a>, an AI-generated prebiotic soda.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DEL-Student-Presenters-Founders.png\" alt=\"2 AI-generated Asian American woman are standing outside behind a waist high rustic wood table. On the table are bottles of natural soda and drinks.\" class=\"wp-image-1151 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DEL-Student-Presenters-Founders.png 640w, https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DEL-Student-Presenters-Founders-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tallulah Moynihan (The New School)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"874\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/thumbnail_Screen-Shot-2024-04-06-at-17.40.53-1024x874.png\" alt=\"2 examples of Tallulah's work. One is an older man sitting on a stool under a tree. He is looking at a beehive and large bees are flying around. The second is a large bee at a watering hole in a desert with an expansive sky in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-1144 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/thumbnail_Screen-Shot-2024-04-06-at-17.40.53-1024x874.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/thumbnail_Screen-Shot-2024-04-06-at-17.40.53-300x256.png 300w, https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/thumbnail_Screen-Shot-2024-04-06-at-17.40.53-768x656.png 768w, https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/thumbnail_Screen-Shot-2024-04-06-at-17.40.53.png 1230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Tallulah Moynihan is a junior at the New School, NY majoring in Environmental studies. Originally from London, she moved to New York in 2016. Her interests include how our built environment intersects with social and cultural values, particularly how aspects of daily life such as food, medicine and well being both impact and are impacted by the environment.<br><br>Recently she has been exploring the symbolic relationship between human and nature. She&#8217;s interested in the disconnect many people feel with nature and the role of spirituality in reinvigorating the environmental imaginary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Image: examples of Tallulah&#8217;s work.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yiyang Lu (UAL)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Yiyang Lu is a recent graduate with a Master of &nbsp;Arts in Fashion Media and Communication from the London College of Fashion, where she earned her degree with distinction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specializing in storytelling and worldbuilding, Yiyang has expanded her expertise into AI artistic identity and human-AI interaction design. Through the innovative use of gaming engines like Unreal Engine, she creates experiential and immersive interactive experiences that challenge our anthropocentric relationship with AI. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lulu._space_\/\">Follow Yiyang on Instagram.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Image: An example of Yiying&#8217;s work at an exhibit.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Yiyang-Lu_photo-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A person is standing at a desktop computer. They are playing a game with a character brightly coloured in sparkles.\" class=\"wp-image-1114 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Yiyang-Lu_photo-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Yiyang-Lu_photo-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Yiyang-Lu_photo-768x1364.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Yiyang-Lu_photo-865x1536.jpg 865w, https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Yiyang-Lu_photo-1153x2048.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Yiyang-Lu_photo-scaled.jpg 1441w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the 12 April 2024 DEL In Between, we will host a panel of art and design students will discuss their experiences and perspectives on the uses of AI.&nbsp; Panellists&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2026\/students-on-ai\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Students on AI<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1776,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1112","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-del-in-between"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1112","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1112"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1112\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1839,"href":"https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1112\/revisions\/1839"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1776"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1112"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1112"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.delconference.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1112"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}