Scholars who have completed a multimodal dissertation are invited to apply to have their work featured in the third volume of the MODES Multimodal Dissertation exhibit.
MODES is an annual exhibit created by the design and research teams of the Digital Futures Institute at Teachers College, Columbia University. The showcase examines the innovative ways scholars connect research, practice, and audience through creative multimodal dissertations. If your work is selected, our design and research team will create an interactive piece that highlights a key aspect of your dissertation. Because each dissertation is complex and unique, we highlight a single aspect of your work, respond to it, and aim to make this element interactive for visitors.
The MODES exhibit also serves as a backdrop for both a panel and interview video series in which authors share their process and approach. The exhibit and videos serve as a growing archive for the multiple forms scholarship is explored. Here are the first two volumes of MODES representing 10 of the author artist works showcased in the DFI Gallery.
The exhibit is expected to open in late November 2026 with the panel and video series following soon after.
If you’re interested please fill out this application form. Also please feel free to reach out with any questions.
We will be accepting submissions until July 31, 2026.
We look forward to receiving your submissions,
Lucius Von Joo & Chris Moffett
Teachers College, Columbia University
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