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Techno-optimist & Prof at @performancetmu at @TheCreativeSchl

Toronto, Ontario
Joined April 2009
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From machine-learning robots to innovative projection design, @torontolife gives you a peek into the experimental passion of @RUPerformance Professor @mfbergmann. #TheFutureIsCreative #performance #design #robots #technology torontolife.com/life/michael…
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.@RUPerformance professor @mfbergmann is exploring the potential of involving intelligent machines in dance choreography—and examining the impact this could have on the people watching. ryerson.ca/research/publicat…
We are proud to announce the new issue of Innovation magazine! This edition covers the latest #research from @RyersonU researchers under the theme of human-technology interaction. Check out the full digital version here: ow.ly/gvp650AQxLi
How do companies collect and use our data? How can we protect ourselves from some levels of surveillance? Jeremy's game aims to empower users to take control of their digital lives. Join us on August 20th: Neonormal.ca
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What's new at FCAD? From students embracing the opportunity to redefine performance to @jsource winning $40,000 to launch the Canada Press Freedom Project... Find out about the Top 5 things you need to know 👉 bit.ly/2T1EBsJ
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We go live in six hours! It will be both ASL interpreted and live-captioned. This will focus on shared resources (legal, advocacy, how to take your work virtual, finding emergency funding, and financial best practices in crisis) and building and grounding our national community.
Join us Monday for the livestreaming panel/webinar "Artists In a Time of Global Pandemic"—for US-Based Freelance Artists & Cultural Workers in all Disciplines. Starts at 2pm Hawaii/ 4pm Alaska/ 5pm PT/ 6pm MT/ 7pm CT/ 8pm ET. Watch & share: howlround.com/happenings/liv… #artistresource
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At the Creative Technology Lab 🤖 Blurring the lines b/w performers, audiences & tech, this project explores the possibilities of human-#robot interactions in #dance performance. By: @mfbergmann, Linda Zhang, Louis Laberge-Côté, @BMcGuireDance. Learn more: bit.ly/3aCKm7d
Uncanny Robots Project, Phase 1: Residency and performance at the Creative Technology Lab, FCAD. October 2019. The team: @ryersonfcad @rts_ryerson with lindayzhang, @mfbergmann, @noohee9 ctl_ryerson @BMcGuireDance… instagram.com/p/B7hAZjtlDFy/…
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TODAY: @eugenie_pastor from @LSBU will be giving a talk at @CatalystFCAD about her research, and current project with @mfbergmann💃 Exploring one-on-one performance using live streaming #VR as a medium. RSVP: bit.ly/2NLYeBm
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RUBIX is celebrating Scholarly Research and Creative (SRC) activities within FCAD at Ryerson! FCAD welcomes you all to attend this event and gain some insight into the research, innovations, and experimentations happening within the faculty. @RyersonFCAD @RyersonResearch
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We launched the @RyersonFCAD #creativetechnologylab this evening. VIP guests were truly impressed with how technology and creative innovation can lead to remarkable experiences! #impact #innovation – at Toronto, Ontario
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FCAD & @Cirque are shaping the future of live entertainment! This week in Montreal our faculty and Cirque du Soleil officially kick off a research collaboration on how robotic apparatuses can enhance performance, via #FOLIE. Now that's #FCADInnovation🙌 bit.ly/2Z69IY4
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In rehearsal for Crossing Borders, a show in collaboration between @RyersonFCAD and @LSBU_ACI, featuring @A_Okay_Aoki and @amirebrahimact and running this Sunday at @IYAF!
Congratulations to Scott Phyper who completed his undergraduate degree in Performance Production here at FCAD. What is one project you’ve created in your program that you are most proud of? Producing the Parodos Festival June 13th - 16th, come check us out! #ClassOf2019
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Eric McCormack, School of Performance ‘85, Honorary Doctorate recipient is HERE and ready to address our FCAD Graduates🎓🎊 Congratulations @EricMcCormack #Congratulations #FCADGraduates
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Drone’s eye view. Part of the #UncannyRobots project at @ryersonfcad @ruperformanceith with lindayzhang, @mfbergmann, @noohee9 instagram.com/p/Byl86lTFiTM/…
Congratulations @EricMcCormack You are truly an inspiration to @RUPerformance and @RyersonFCAD students.
We couldn't be more pleased to announce that alumnus @EricMcCormack , Theatre '85, will be recognized at Ryerson with an honorary doctorate this June. See the full list of honorees. ow.ly/tKoS30nXp8N @RyersonFCAD @RyersonTheatre
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What is authenticity? Our first show of 2019 explores big questions facing young people today in a high-intensity production, co-directed with the world renowned @FranticAssembly. This Is How We Live runs February 8th-12th at the Ryerson Theatre. Tickets: bit.ly/2Uq15ld
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Forward thinking on how to change student mindsets as to incorporating technology from Prof. Bergmann @RyersonU #TheatreDesignPedagogy ,@UAL