YouMedia @ the Chicago Public Library

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Description: 

YouMedia @ the Chicago Public Library is a project focused on designing a multimedia,multipurpose center for teenagers at the Chicago Public Library. The aim is to create an environment in which teens can get excited about creating and not just consuming media.

The room will house YouMedia, a workshop-based program run by scholars from the University of Chicago and taught by volunteer mentors from the community. It will also provide a place where teens can hangout,explore new media, and develop a greater awareness of the library as a resource.

Principal Investigators: 
Drew Davidson and Jesse Schell
Staff: 

Vicki Poklemba and Cari Marty

Student Team:

Zikun Fan, Cory Garfin, Madhuri Koushik, Eun Jung Lee, Matt McLean, Michael Lewis, Harmon, Pollock

Project Team:

Amy Eshleman, Karim Adib, Bernie Nowakowski – Chicago Public Library

Nichole Pinkard, Akili Lee – Digital Youth Network

Jeff Bartle, Gary Heitz – Chicago Scenic Studios

Katie Salen – Institute of Play

Diana Rhoten – SSRC

Connie Yowell – MacArthur Foundation

 

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