Welcome to The Fourchettes, a dynamic collective of scholars and researchers from diverse disciplinary backgrounds united by a shared passion for exploring the intricate intersections of technology, culture, and society. Established in 2015, The Fourchettes emerged as a response to the burgeoning influence of digital technologies in academia, media, and communication studies. Our collective ethos centres on infusing critical perspectives into digital research methodologies, illuminating the multifaceted implications of our decisions as researchers, teachers, and active participants in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape. Learn more about our team below and join us in navigating the digital frontier with curiosity, conscience, and collaboration.
Check out our ongoing project, Dirty Methods, a collection of essays and vignettes exploring how we do our research.
Team
Abigail Seymour, York University – Research Assistant (2023)
Alison Harvey, University of Leicester – Research Team
Andrea Zeffiro, McMaster University – Research Team
Jacqueline Wallace, Concordia University – Research Team
Jermaine Williams, University of Toronto – Web Designer (2023)
Jessalyn Keller, University of Calgary – Research Team
Katie Abels – Video Producer & Content Editor (2016- 2018)
Koen Leurs, Utrecht University – Research Team
Mary Elizabeth Luka, University of Toronto – Research Team
Mél Hogan, University of Calgary – Research Team
Mélanie Millette, Université de Québec à Montréal – Research Team
Rena Bivens, Carleton University – Research Team
Samantha Thrift, University of Calgary – Research Team
Samantha Younan, University of Toronto – Research Assistant (2023)
Sarah Roberts, UCLA – Research Team
Sydney Mack, McMaster University – Web Design & Social Media (2016- 2018)
Tamara Shepherd, University of Calgary – Research Team
Trevor Cross, University of Toronto – Research Assistant (2023)