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This presentation was given as part of the Music and Technology Seminar (Fall 2025) of Carnegie Mellon University.

Date: 09/09/2025

• Special Introduction — Milton Rubén Laufer
Dr. Laufer is Head of the School of Music, Carnegie Mellon University

Abstract:
The Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences CAMLab (Cognitive Aesthetics Multimedia Lab) is an experimental initiative that integrates humanistic inquiry with cutting-edge technology and design. With a special focus on art and architectural history, CAMLab creates immersive experiences that translate scholarly research into vivid storytelling.
This summer, three students from Carnegie Mellon University collaborated with CAMLab on music and interactive design for an ongoing research and exhibition project. In this seminar, they will share their creative process, contributions, and reflections on working at the intersection of scholarship, technology, and the arts.

About the speakers:
• Felix Li
Felix (Xiaofeng) Li is a master student studying Music and Technology at Carnegie Mellon University. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Felix began his journey in audio engineering during high school by recording his school's ensembles amid the pandemic. In Pittsburgh, he has collaborated with a range of local artists and professional ensembles, including Chatham Baroque and Pittsburgh Opera; many of his recordings have appeared on WQED-FM. Felix is also passionate about serving as a teaching assistant for all courses offered in the Vlahakis Recording Studio. Previously, he also held internship positions at Bryte Labs, Harvard FAS CAMLab, and Universal Creative.

• Cody Rong
Cody Rong, a Shanghai-born composer, graduated from the Electronic Music program at Carnegie Mellon University in 2025. He is now pursuing a master’s in Screen Scoring at NYU. He has composed music for several student films and an indie game during his time at CMU.

• Benson Chen
Benson Chen is a senior music technology student at Carnegie Mellon University. He has been a classically trained pianist for 15 years and studied music composition for 5 years, and continues his studies with Professor Nancy Galbraith in composition and and Professor Frederic Chiu’s in piano.