Examples

Technology makes it easier for us to meet, but does it make it easy to listen? Over the summer, I attended a faculty workshop on addressing AI at student learning on campus in Sichel 106. When I walked into the room, it was almost empty. There were only a handful of faculty present, even though the room could easily accommodate 30-40 people. My first impression was that this would be a relatively easy space for listeners because it was relatively silent. I could hear the HVA

As a neurodiverse woman, sound plays a significant role in my day-to-day experiences. Soothing, comforting, and even monotone sounds can help me feel relaxed or productive; they can help me focus or scatter my thoughts like autumn leaves in a breeze. Below are two sounds that can really help—or hinder—my mood and concentration. One of my favorite sounds in the world is the sound of my cat, Ollie, purring. Her purr has a deep resonance, and when she's sitting near me (or on me