Information Design and Corporate Communication (IDCC)

“I believe in the power of technology to help us create a better world,” says associate professor Mounia Ziat, an internationally recognized scientist, scholar and innovator in the field of haptic technology, or human-computer interaction mediated through touch. Such sentiment is evident in her current research projects, which are funded by U.S. government and National Science Foundation grants and explore the complex relationship sensory perception and cognition. 

While assistant professor David Stamps acknowledges social media’s potentially harmful effects, he also believes that digital platforms have the capacity to educate, inspire and empower — particularly for Black users. In research published in Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, he explains how social media “has allowed Black individuals to share their grievances, celebrate their successes, call attention to injustice and build awareness around cultural issues.”  

For nearly four decades, professor Bill Gribbons — recipient of Bentley’s 2022 Adamian Award for Lifetime Teaching Excellence — has enriched the lives of countless undergraduate and graduate students through “his capacity to ignite passion and invite discovery in the classroom,” says one Bentley alumna. “An elite scholar, a respected educator and a beloved mentor, he has shaped the careers and brightened the futures of all who were fortunate to learn from him,” she says.