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In the midst of accelerating genocides and terricides around the world, how will we respond to the annihilation of our people and our planet?

As a researcher, I focus on social and ecological transition design, co-creating new ways to advance environmental justice. My research re-examines how we can learn from the land to forge futures rooted in ecological resilience and collective liberation.

Previously, I’ve worked across five continents as a designer, engineer, researcher, and educator. I studied computer science at MIT and design at the University of Washington; worked on multidisciplinary research projects with MIT CSAIL, MIT Media Lab, and ETH Zürich; taught design and engineering around the world; and built tech tools at Microsoft and with various startups. In a past life, I trained and competed as a professional Team USA figure skater. 

I invite you to reach out to me at: kshum at mit dot edu.