Applied Imagination Symposium

Where Artificial Intelligence Meets Human Creativity

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FARMINGDALE, NY (April 1, 2025) — Farmingdale State College announces "Applied Imagination," a groundbreaking symposium exploring the revolutionary intersection of artificial intelligence and human creativity. This symposium will bring together leading voices in art, design, ethics, and innovation to examine how AI is transforming creative expression and opening new possibilities across disciplines.

As a new creative renaissance emerges at the convergence of technology and artistry, this symposium offers critical insights for educators, students, and professionals navigating this shifting landscape.

Distinguished Speakers:
The symposium will feature presentations and panel discussions with influential thought leaders including:

Jessica Signorello - Media Arts Teacher, Northport High School
John Derosa - Media Arts Teacher, Northport High School
Jana Farmer - IP and Technology Law; Data Privacy and AI Governance; Art Law
Jennifer A. Santorello - Ed.D. Curriculum Associate, Commack UFSD
Heather Snyder Quinn - Assistant Professor of Design, 2024 Civics Institute Fellow, DePaul University, Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media, School of Design
Tim Needles - ​Author of STEAM Power: Infusing Art Into Your STEM Curriculum​
Kinza Kasher - Senior Design Consultant at Doblin (Deloitte Digital)

These experts will address topics ranging from AI-augmented creativity and ethical considerations to emerging artistic practices and the future of creative industries.

"We stand at a pivotal moment where artificial intelligence is not replacing human creativity but amplifying it in unprecedented ways," said Professor Jack Harris, Visual Communications Chair at Farmingdale State College. "This symposium will provide valuable frameworks for understanding and harnessing these technologies while preserving the uniquely human elements of creative expression."

Registration: Early registration is now open. Attendees are encouraged to secure their spots. Space is limited. This event is free to attend but you must be registered.

Register HERE.

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Media Contacts:

Prof. Michael Berrell, Visual Communications Assistant Professor 

Beth Giacummo, Memorial Gallery Director 

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