College of Staten Island Distinguished Professor Ashley Dawson was recently featured in “Art and Activism Expose New York’s Dirty Power Dilemma,” published January 14, 2026, on The Graduate Center’s Website. The feature spotlights Professor Dawson’s innovative residency that uses art to unpack environmental justice and energy infrastructure in New York City. The article highlights how Dawson connects creative practice with pressing issues around fossil fuels and the need for renewable energy transition. This media mention reinforces Professor Dawson’s leadership in climate justice and public scholarship.
Professor Dawson’s residency was also featured by CSI Today in December, see the feature HERE.
