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Fiber Optics: Materials & Media

This Stanford Humanities Center research workshop foments cross-disciplinary conversation between researchers and practitioners on (1) what fibers and fiber materials are, (2) how they are produced and used, and (3) why these questions matter. Through this ongoing dialogue, we aim to create a gestalt shift that brings fibers to the fore.

Faculty Chair

Paula Findlen

Ubaldo Pierotti Professor, History

Hideo Mabuchi

Professor, Applied Physics; and Denning Family Director, Stanford Arts Institute

Graduate Chair

PhD Candidate, Modern Thought & Literature

fiber rope in a clear plastic bag

Fiber Optics: Plant Fiber Materials & Media