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SIGGRAPH ECDC Mission:

To bring additional year round value to the student members and emerging professionals of ACM SIGGRAPH

Established in 2007, S3 is an ACM SIGGRAPH committee whose mission is to plan, develop, and facilitate activities that bring additional year round value to the student members and emerging professionals of ACM SIGGRAPH through integration with the SIGGRAPH community and career development. This includes individuals who are pursing undergraduate and graduate education, as well as, the those within their first three years after graduation.

S3 also provides continuity and institutional memory for the student volunteer and intern programs at the SIGGRAPH and SIGGRAPH Asia conferences and collaborates with other SIGGRAPH entities on issues that affect student and emerging professionals. S3 has three key programs – resume and reel reviews known as S3R3, mentoring for ACM SIGGRAPH student members known as MentorMe, and a series of webinars.

We Are the Team:
Building Stronger Connections and Achieving Success Together

In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, teamwork plays a crucial role in achieving success. Whether it’s in the workplace, sports, or any collaborative endeavor, the power of a strong team cannot be underestimated. In this article, we will explore the significance of teamwork, the key elements that make a successful team, and how to foster a positive team environment. Let’s delve into the essence of “We Are the Team” and discover the benefits it brings.

Craig Slagel

Vice Chair

Corinne Price

Conference Apprentice Program Coordinator

Benny Garcia

SIGGRAPH Asia Coordinator

Josh Naaman

Website Coordinator

Mikey Barreto

Reviewer and SVSC Liaison

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Michael Collins is an Associate Teaching Professor in the School of Visual Arts where he teaches courses in digital art and design. Collins has been designing and creating online learning technology for over a decade and is an advocate for the use of open-source technology in online education. His most recent collaboration includes a project called OER Schema – a project that fosters free access to knowledge by introducing digital teaching pedagogy to the semantic web. Collins has produced a wide breadth of creative work including interactive art installations, web and product design, concept design, 3D animation and real-time environments, digital fabrication projects, and enjoys woodworking in his spare time.

His most recent exhibition work centers around digital privacy, identity, and security and he co-authored a book chapter, Artist Research as Praxis and Pedagogy, published in Teaching Artistic Research (De Gruyter, 2020). He also solo-authored a book chapter, Metadata for Digital Teaching: Enabling Remix for Open Educational Resources, published in The Routledge Handbook of Remix Studies and Digital Humanities (Routledge, 2021). Collins is the lead faculty and curriculum coordinator for the multi-college World Campus Digital Multimedia Design B.Des program and enjoys teaching art and design to students in a variety of subjects and fields. He has been a long-time sub-committee volunteer for ACM SIGGRAPH.

Craig Slagel is an accomplished leader in the field of computer graphics with 29 years of industry experience. As the founder of RunGo, he has developed innovative location-based fitness apps. His career includes roles at Microsoft Studios, Rhythm & Hues, and Electronic Arts, focusing on 3D modeling, character rigging, motion capture, and technical art. With a Master’s in Digital Media from Simon Fraser University and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Graphics from Anglia Ruskin University, Craig is deeply committed to advancing computer graphics through technology and education.

In addition to his professional achievements, Craig is an avid runner and the driving force behind the RunGo Dash for Dogs charity event, which has raised over $150,000 for BC & Alberta Guide Dogs, demonstrating his commitment to community support and philanthropy.

Corinne Price is a Management and Program Analyst at the Department of Energy in Washington, D.C. Corinne previously worked with Northrop Grumman IT, KPMG LLP, Accenture LLC, and ICF Inc. supporting clients with IT project management, acquisition strategy, technical cost estimating, and portfolio management. Her current efforts with DOE focus on acquisition and program management. She is a Certified Technology Business Management (TBM) Executive, a Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA), a Project Management Professional (PMP), and has obtained her ITIL Foundations certificate. She received her Masters of Engineering in Biological Engineering and her B.S. in Biological Engineering with a Biomedical Engineering minor from Cornell University.

Corinne supported the SIGGRAPH Student Volunteer Program as a Student Volunteer and Team Leader from 2002 to 2008. She then joined the ACM SIGGRAPH SCOOP team and the ACM SIGGRAPH Communications team, helping to produce content for the official SIGGRAPH YouTube channel and manage SIGGRAPH’s online social media channels. Corinne served as Chair of the ACM SIGGRAPH S3 Committee from 2014 to 2020. In 2019, Corinne also served as the Student Volunteer Chair for the SIGGRAPH Conference in Los Angeles and in 2020, she was the Attendee Experience Manager.

Born and raised in California Benny Garcia received a BA in Art with a focus in Animation from California State University, Los Angeles. Although his studies where tailored more towards animation, it was here that his interest in modeling began. After graduation Benny enrolled in the Gnomon School Of Visual Effects Certificate Program. He is currently focusing on Modeling and Texturing for both games and film as a freelance artist.

His first SIGGRAPH was back in 2003 San Diego. He began volunteering in 2004 with the Student Volunteer Program. Over the years he has been an active volunteer and is now volunteering at the Committee Level. He has also been a Student Volunteer and Subcommittee Member for the SIGGRAPH Asia Student Volunteer Program.

As a Creative Director, Educator, Graphic Designer, Digital Marketer, Volunteer, and Entrepreneur, Josh has developed a broad range of expertise in the marketing industry. With a focus on creating a positive impact for businesses of all sizes, Josh has worked with startups and established enterprises alike to execute successful marketing initiatives. Since 2008, he has volunteered at SIGGRAPH as a Student Volunteer, Team Leader, Professional Reel Reviewer, and Sub-Committee Member.

Josh is the CEO & Founder of Naaman Creative. Leveraging his professional networks and experience in design, production, and branding, him and his team help clients achieve their goals by crafting high-end websites, branding, design and podcast production, effectively executing digital and print marketing campaigns. In 2023, Josh started a professional leadership networking group called Sun Leaders. He is highly involved in the business community and working with clients and partners all over the world. Listed to his podcast, The Naaman Creative Show, to learn more and meet interesting and successful people he has met along the way.

Mikey Barreto is a storyboard artist from Los Angeles with twelve years’ involvement in SIGGRAPH and over half-a-decade of experience in the animation industry. He has worked on shows such as Bob’s Burgers, The Great North, and more. When he is not drawing, Mikey can be found tending to his garden and trying to decide what ramen shop has the best noodles in LA. He hopes to connect with like-minded students and help guide them into entry-level careers in entertainment.