The Scholars' Lab

We're the UVA Library's community lab for the practice of experimental scholarship in all fields, informed by digital humanities, spatial technologies, & cultural heritage thinking. We provide training, consultations, and collaboration on the latest software, equipment, and methods for digital research, scholarship, and teaching.

Through our Digital Humanities Center, we offer mentoring, collaboration, and safe & supportive community for anyone curious about learning to push disciplinary and methodological boundaries through new approaches. We’re foremost a space for learning together—about anything—by trying stuff.

Our Staff

Arin Bennett

3D Visualization Specialist
Jeremy Boggs

Head of Research & Development
Alison Booth

Interim Faculty Director, Library DH Center
Chris Gist

GIS Specialist
Ronda Grizzle

Project Management & Training Specialist
Shane Lin

Senior Developer
Drew MacQueen

GIS Specialist
Laura Miller

Assistant Director for Scholars' Lab Public Services
Will Rourk

3D Technologies Specialist
Ammon Shepherd

Makerspace Manager and Lead Research Technologist
Amanda Wyatt Visconti

Managing Director
Brandon Walsh

Head of Student Programs

Our Teaching Philosophy

Makerspace

3D modeling and printing, physical computing, electronics, textiles, laser cutting, crafting.

Spatial Tech

GIS, 3D modeling, laser scanning, aerial drones, photogrammetry, virtual and augmented reality.

Research + Development

Project management, web design and development, programming pedagogy, digital collections & exhibitions, data management, text analysis.

Consultations

Our strengths in digital humanities, spatial technology, and humanities-informed critical making inform all our consultations for experimental scholarly projects. The Scholars' Lab's international reputation, and external leadership and service, mean we can connect you effectively to external communities, opportunities, and trends.

Graduate Fellowships

Digital Humanities Fellowship

Sixth-year funding for a dissertation-level research project of your own design, with regular support from staff on scoping and implementation.

Praxis Program

Introduction to DH for a group of early-career PhD students, which includes collaborative projects and activities and experience with a broad range of approaches to DH praxis and pedagogy

Get in Touch!

Visit the Scholars' Lab Website or email [email protected] to set up a time to talk with us about your work and interests!