Campus Point Connection

Discover the art and science of camera movement with Garrett Brown, the Oscar-winning inventor of the Steadicam. This talk will dive into the ins and outs of dynamic cinematography, the history behind the creation of the Steadicam and its impact on filmmaking. With over 120 patents for groundbreaking inventions—including Skycam and the award-winning Zeen mobility device—Brown will also share his invaluable insights on how to succeed in the movie business by blending innovation with artistry.

Smaran Dayal, an assistant professor of literature at Stevens, and Ben Baer, an associate professor of comparative literature at Princeton University, will discuss their book "Spider-Mother: The Radical Feminist Writings of Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain" at the Hoboken Public Library. "Spider-Mother" presents fresh translations of Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain’s speculative fiction, essays and manifestos, showcasing her radical imagination and critique of gender oppression. It highlights her visionary ideas on education, technology and women's leadership in a colonial context.

Enjoy a special screening of "Luther: Never Too Much," a new documentary by award-winning director Dawn Porter. Luther Vandross was a Grammy-winning vocal powerhouse, celebrated for his timeless hits and unmatched influence on R&B and soul music. The night will also include a panel featuring Vandross’s closest friends and collaborators, including Carlos Alomar, HASS's distinguished artist-in-residence.

Learn practical ways to engage your kids in politics. This interactive panel will feature Lindsey Cormack, an associate professor of political science at Stevens and author of "How to Raise a Citizen (And why it's up to you to do it);" Jennifer Giattino, Hoboken city council president; Emily Jabbour, Hoboken city council member; and Jennifer McBryan, associate dean of undergraduate studies and teaching associate professor.

Join us for this Campus Point Connection, where Larry O’Gorman of Nokia Bell Labs will consider how art and technology fuse to create interactive experiences. O’Gorman will trace the evolution of tech-enhanced artworks by examining the histories of video, audio, biometrics and machine learning. Expect to hear about Bell Labs' earliest collaborations with visionaries like Robert Rauschenberg and Merce Cunningham to today’s cutting-edge creations.

Hosted by Katheryn Detwiler, the conversation will spotlight Amber Benezra's 'Gut Anthro: An Experiment in Thinking with Microbes,' Theresa MacPhail's 'Allergic: Our Irritated Bodies in a Changing World', and Samantha Muka's 'Oceans Under Glass: Tank Craft and the Sciences of the Sea.'

This symposium will be open to scholars, students, and the general public and will offer key insights into the power of the humanities, arts and social sciences to help us make sense of the human experience, the human mind, and our turbulent times.