Georgia Tech has appointed interdisciplinary artist and creative technologist Heidi Boisvert as the inaugural chair of the new School of Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies, ushering in a new era of creative innovation and interdisciplinary education.

Georgia Tech has named Heidi Boisvert the inaugural chair of the School of Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies, effective Aug. 1, 2026.

Boisvert brings an interdisciplinary background spanning the arts, emerging technologies, research, and experience design. Throughout her career, she has explored how storytelling, creative practice, and technology can come together to create meaningful, human-centered experiences.

As chair, Boisvert will lead the School's vision for preparing students to shape the future of creative industries while fostering collaboration across disciplines. Her approach emphasizes ethical innovation, immersive technologies, and creative experimentation, reflecting Georgia Tech's commitment to advancing education and research at the intersection of arts and technology.

The new School of Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies expands opportunities for students interested in combining artistic expression with fields such as artificial intelligence, immersive media, robotics, gaming, design, and digital storytelling.

Read the full announcement from the Georgia Tech College of Design to learn more about Boisvert's background, vision for the School, and plans for its future.