Culture + Science is an interdisciplinary collaboration between a social theorist (Victoria) and a computer scientist (Aaron).
A few years ago, Victoria’s daughter (and Aaron’s stepdaughter) Penelope said something charming.
Penelope: “We should call you (Victoria) Dr. Culture and You (Aaron) Dr. Science.”
We thought it was apt, so here we are.
Our vision for Culture + Science is a collaborative one.
It is a business:
As academics who write and edit books, we wanted to create a space for us to manage those sales. Culture+ Science Store
It is a creative hub:
As creatives, we wanted to create a space to showcase some of our artistic endeavours (with the invaluable contribution of some local artists - forthcoming!)
Our shop will soon house academic-focused products that will make the grind a bit more fun.
It is a space to connect:
We want to hear from other academics. Are you interested in hosting a virtual symposium? Creating an online lecture series? Collaborating on pedagogical resources?
Reach out to us: hello@cultureplusscience.ca
This is just the beginning. Thanks for stopping by.
BIOS
Victoria Kannen is a professor Sociology at Cambrian College in Sudbury, Ontario. She is the author of Gendered Bodies and Public Scrutiny: Women’s Stories of Staring, Strangers, and Fierce Resistance (2021). She is also the co-editor of Virtual Identities and Digital Culture (2023) and The Spaces and Places of Canadian Popular Culture (2019). Victoria is also a workshop facilitator and EDI consultant.
Aaron Langille is a Professor and Coordinator of the Game Design program at Cambrian College in Sudbury, Ontario. He is a regular columnist on CBC radio where he talks about games, technology, and the impact of our digital lives. He is the author of A Gamer's Introduction to Programming in C#: Welcome Brave Adventurer! (2024) He is currently writing a companion book as well - A Gamer's Introduction to Programming in Monogame#: Welcome Brave Adventurer! Aaron is also the co-editor of Virtual Identities and Digital Culture (2023).