DMC Administration
Angela Clark
Interim Chief Operating Officer, Duderstadt Center and
Digital Media Commons
Sian Olson Dowis
Sian, pronounced see-in (like “Ian” with an “S”)
Manager, Student Programs, Digital Media Commons
734-615-7689
[email protected]
(she, her)
Suite 1315, Room E, Duderstadt Center
“I manage and support the Digital Media Commons’ diverse group of student employees. With a background in university teaching, I am passionate about promoting student well-being and building inclusive, accessible, creative, and joyful learning environments. You can talk to me to learn more about our student consultant program and how our consultants can help you engage with the Digital Media Commons’ technologies.”
Sian
Facilities, Operations, and Events
Taylor Simon
Assistant Director, Facilities, Operations, and Events
(she, her)
734-709-8188 (primary)
734-763-3266
Suite 2161, Duderstadt Center
“As Director of Facilities, Operations, and Events, I provide strategic leadership for Duderstadt Center facilities and event operations. I oversee the building’s reservable and public spaces, operational logistics, events, and coordinated support to ensure a seamless experience for our community. Proud DMC team member since 2018.”
Nicholas Imboden
Facilities/Operations Assistant
Facilities, Operations, and Events
[email protected]
734-615-3190
Liam Meisner-Driscoll
Facilities/Operations Assistant
Facilities, Operations, and Events
[email protected]
734-615-3190
Sarah Rutkofske
Manager, Facilities/Operations
Facilities, Operations, and Events
[email protected]
734-615-3190
L Sylvester
Facilities/Operations Assistant
Facilities, Operations, and Events
[email protected]
734-615-3190
Benjamin Thompson
(you can call me Ben)
Meeting/Special Events Planner
Facilities, Operations, and Events
[email protected]
(he, him)
734-936-3191
Suite 2161, Duderstadt Center
“Hi, I’m Ben! As Special Events Planner, I plan and coordinate support for all events at the Duderstadt Center. I also oversee the first floor information desk, manage daily operations, and work closely with our student staff there to create a smooth and welcoming experience for all. I’m here to help bring your event’s success to the Duderstadt Center! If you have any questions regarding events or building reservations, please reach out!”
Emerging Technologies Group
Stephanie O’Malley
(you can call me Stephanie)
Associate Director, Emerging Technologies Group and
Adjunct Lecturer
(she, her, hers)
734-763-2802
Suite 1315, Room C, Duderstadt Center
“I am 3D artist, animator and adjunct lecturer that has taught several courses on XR content creation and game development. My career prior to U of M originated in the video game industry developing games for Xbox, Playstation & Wii. I am here to assist you with with any questions you have about software for developing XR content and I can offer you guidance on pipelines for XR platforms like the Rift, Vive or Hololens, either using game engines like Unreal and Unity, or our in-house Jugular software.”
Stephanie
Sara “Dari” Eskandari
Extended Reality Software Developer, and Adjunct Lecturer
Emerging Technologies Group
Theodore W. Hall
(you can call me Ted)
Extended Reality Software Developer
Emerging Technologies Group
[email protected]
(he, him, his)
734-647-5745
Visualization Studio, Suite 1401, Room C, Duderstadt Center
“My mission is to make it as easy as possible for you to visualize your models or data in virtual | augmented | mixed | extended reality (VR | AR | MR | XR). We support the MIDEN (Michigan Immersive Digital Experience Nexus), Oculus Rift, Microsoft HoloLenses and other Microsoft Mixed Reality headsets, 3DTV, stereo walls, and even simple desktop windows with optional anaglyph stereographics. We support 3D meshes, LIDAR point clouds, raster and vector GIS data, volumetric data, and even scatter-plots from arbitrary CSV files. I can help you to configure our current software or discuss possible software enhancements.”
Ted
Steffen Heise
Motion Capture and Visualization Hardware Specialist
Emerging Technologies Group
734-647-5746
Visualization Studio, Suite 1401, Room C, Duderstadt Center
“I provide support for the Visualization Studio, help with motion capture, the render garden and Maya”
Steffen
Sean Petty
Senior Software Developer
Emerging Technologies Group
734-615-5675
Suite 1401, Room C, Duderstadt Center
“I’m here to help you bring your extended reality or other visualization projects to life. I can help you build your own software solutions through consultation or we can work to setup a project with our team and we’ll do the work for you. I have a specialization in 3D graphics programming, so I can help with any complex or out-of-the-box needs you have for computer visualization.”
Sean
Daniel Vincenz
(you can also call me Danny)
Extended Reality Software Developer
Emerging Technologies Group
[email protected]
(he, him)
734-647-7987
Suite 1315, Duderstadt Center
“I’m a graphics artist and UI/UX developer specializing in web, mobile, and virtual reality platforms. I love making work that’s clean, friendly, and accessible. If you need someone to make something look nice, or make sure anyone can use it, I’m here to help.”
Danny
DMC IT Operations
Kylie-Grace Mars-Snyder
Associate Director,
Information and Media Technology
[email protected]
(she, her)
734-764-2090
Suite 1315, Duderstadt Center
“I’m a reformed singer turned audio and media engineer who enjoys building complex integrations between analog and digital systems.
I support the myriad of productions and their associated technologies that come through the audio and video studios. I am here to help facilitate the technical and creative needs of your project. Learn more about me at https://kpsnyder.com“
Kylie
Jeff Collins
IT and AV Support Specialist
DMC IT Operations
Forest Malott
Senior Digital Media Support Specialist
DMC IT Operations
[email protected]
734-615-5434
Suite 1315, Duderstadt Center
“The DMC IT Operations team supports the DMC specialized labs utilizing advanced computers, various media devices, XR, audio, video, and the software that is needed to develop and create in each of these fields. We also run the background systems supporting the labs.”
Forest
Nathan Milety
Windows Deployment and Operations Specialist,
DMC IT Operations
[email protected]
(he, him)
734-647-3570
Suite 1315, Duderstadt Center
“My work is primarily focused on maintaining the Windows Operating System. If you need software deployed, or updated, or new tech integrated with Windows computing environment, I’m here to do just that!”
Nathan
Jim Schmidt
Systems Administration, OS Programmer
DMC IT Operations
(he, him, his)
734-615-0621
Suite 1315, Duderstadt Center
“I want to ensure our DMC computers are running properly, so that anyone can sit down and get right to work at any time. This means keeping software and hardware up to date, tested, and maintained with a minimum of interruption and inconvenience to our clients. It also means being there to lend a friendly hand when an unfortunate interruption does pop up.”
Jim
Ground Connections
Shawn O’Grady
Manager of Ground Connections
734-615-2844
Suite 1315, Room H, Duderstadt Center
“My journey at the Duderstadt Center began in 2008 as a 3D printing support specialist. Since that time, we have grown to support hands-on learning in laser cutting, milling, electronics workbenches, 3D scanning, and hand tools. I strive to provide an inclusive environment that supports students with tools and learning resources they need to grow. If you are looking for a specific resource, a workshop, or just need help getting a fabrication project off the ground, don’t hesitate to reach out.”
Shawn
Kathie Ferguson
Manager, Fabrication Underground
Ground Connections
734-615-2844Duderstadt Center
Ryan N. Wilcox
(you can call me Ryan)
Manager, Groundworks
Ground Connections
[email protected]
(he, his)
734-763-6531
Google chat: [email protected]
Suite 1315, Room H, Duderstadt Center
“My background is in film and television production. With over 30 years experience in production and a passion for new tech gadgets and toys, I truly embrace the use of media tools in everything from instructional videos, to complete narratives of the story you wish to tell.”
Ryan
Media and Studio Arts
Stephen Eberle
(you can also call me Steve)
Associate Director, Media & Studio Arts
[email protected]
(he, him)
734-389-5307
Suite 2161, Duderstadt Center
(you can also find me in the studios and multimedia production spaces in the Duderstadt Center)
“As the Associate Director I manage Media and Studio Arts team, that support the studios, media infrastructure, activities, and users of the Duderstadt Centers’ media production spaces. I have more than twenty years of experience at the Duderstadt Center, developing, consulting, and deploying new media technology tools to help students, staff, and faculty realize their academic, research, and artistic goals.”
Steve
Matthew Girard
(you can call me Matt)
Managing Producer, Audio Studios (Acting)
Media & Studio Arts
[email protected]
(he, him)
734-763-3072
Suite 1315, Duderstadt Cente)
“I am available to support productions that occur in the audio and video studios.”
Matt
Patterson McKinney
Managing Producer, Video Studio
Media and Studio Arts
[email protected]
(he, him)
734-763-6156
Suite 1315, Duderstadt Center
“I support video studio projects and can assist with all elements of production. I am also a resource for answering post-production-related questions.”
Patterson
Catherine Miller
Assistant Managing Producer, Video Studio
Media and Studio Arts
[email protected]
(she, her)
734-647-6280
Suite 1315, Duderstadt Center
“I am available to assist with production needs and post-production support.”
Catherine
Kathi Reister
Communications and Arts Programming Manager
Media and Studio Arts
[email protected]
(she, her)
734-763-0606
Suite 1315, Duderstadt Center
You can often find me in the Gallery – Room 1019; in the Connector Hall between the DC Atrium and Pierpont Commons.
“As Arts Programming Manager of the Duderstadt Center (DC) Gallery, I manage the ever-changing schedule of gallery exhibits and events. I am available to guide students through the exhibition process: planning, installing, and promoting their work.
Additionally, I am on the website editing team and I am one of the tour guides for DC tours. Feel free to ask me about any of these. I am happy to chat!”
Kathi
Jim Roll
Assistant Managing Producer, Audio Studios
Media and Studio Arts
[email protected]
734-936-3191
Suite 1315, Duderstadt Center