New York University ITP

Projects 2024

Geobsecure

Finalist Project

Chumou Zhang, Emily Hu, Lening Hou, Nakyung Youn, Yuntian Zhao, Sarah Mok

Geobsecure leverages the unique capabilities of Geobacter bacteria to create a secure, true random number generation system. By harnessing the self powering mechanism of Geobacter, it not only serves to advance existing security systems but promote both environmental remediation and sustainable energy production.

Instructor 2024

Nikita Huggins is a creative technologist, researcher, and educator with diverse experiences in emerging technology, production, design, food, linguistics, machine learning, and cultural preservation. She brings an interdisciplinary approach to every challenge, using her skills to create things with social impact and for self-exploration. Nikita is an adjunct arts professor and production fellow at NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program, where she also completed her master’s degree. She is also a member of NEW INC, the New Museum’s tech and design incubator.