A Florida Atlantic University I-SENSE event:Towards a Smart Sustainable Development: Why We Need to Design Technology for and with AnimalsTechnological development has significantly advanced human interests but also increasingly impacted other living beings and the ecosystems on which we all depend. Animal-Computer Interaction (ACI) is a growing field, taking an animal-centered perspective on the study and design of interactive systems to improve animals’ lives and human-animal relations, enabling animals to participate in the design process as legitimate stakeholders and contributors. Through some of our projects, I will exemplify how ACI could provide ethical and methodological frameworks, and design solutions that benefit animals, humans and the ecosystems we share, from animal-centred wearables, ambient interfaces and enriching interactive environments, to multispecies smart cities.About the Speaker:Dr. Clara Mancini is Full Professor of Animal-Computer Interaction (ACI) in the School of Computing and Communications at The Open University, UK. Her work investigates the interaction between animals and technology; and the nexus between technology, animal wellbeing, and human-animal relations. Her research spans the theory, methodology, practice and ethics of designing animal-centred interactive systems for and with animals.

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Under the direction of Laura Joella, DMA, the program includes Latin rhythms of Arturo Márquez’s “Conga del Fuego Nuevo”; the jazz-infused sound of Florence Price’s “Dances in the Canebrakes”; “Beatlerianas” for guitar and string orchestra (Leo Brouwer’s tribute to The Beatles) featuring the expressive artistry of classical guitarist Juan Antonio Peña, DMA; and Bizet’s suite from “Carmen” featuring Monica Berovides-Hidalgo, mezzo-soprano, and Mitchell Hutchings, DMA, baritone. Tickets $10.

Discover the power of well-being through the integration of movement, breath and meditation.Instructor: Judy WeaverDates: August 8, 15, 22, 29 | September 5, 12, 19, 26Times: Fridays 10am-11amLocation: Marcus Institute of Integrative Health

This all levels class will focus on strength, balance and resistance training incorporating energizing music and functional movements.Instructor: Madison Robelo, NASM-CPTDates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | August 5, 12, 19, 26 | September 2, 9, 16, 30 (No class 9/23)Times: Tuesdays 11:30am-12:30pmLocation: Marcus Institute of Integrative Health