Education can move the world in a better direction! In particular, as more of our experience is mediated by technology, we need more study and experimentation in this area.I am really interested in how people can express themselves, using generative machine learning networks as social networks. I am continuing to do research and teach classes in this area as well as foundational creative computing classes.In my 12 years as Chair the department grew enormously with a large new undergraduate program (IMA), a Global low residency MA program and ITP Camp all housed in a huge new facilities at 370 Jay in Brooklyn, as well as spin off programs such as Game Design and Interactive Media majors in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. I have stepped aside from the Chair role, where Shawn Van Every has ably stepped in, but I continue as Associate Dean for the four Emerging Media Departments at Tisch.Hardest part: follow up founding Chair, Red Burns. Proudest accomplishment: significantly increased research funding and scholarship fundraising. Doubled the financial aid available to ITP students and an accompanying jump in underrepresented students.