ECOLOGY & EVERYDAY NATURE
Pond ecology & a sustainable campus
Connect ecological observation, environmental data, and spatial design to understand the small lives on campus and explore how people can live alongside nature.
RESEARCH & DISCOVERY
Ask thoughtfully. Explore boldly.
Start with everyday life, bring disciplines together, and discover small possibilities that can make a difference.
CURIOSITY IN ACTION
Every question worth pursuing
can be a new beginning.
Research at Milk Frog University imagines new connections between nature, technology, culture, and everyday life. We encourage students to begin with observations around them and work across schools to turn questions into projects they can discuss, test, and share.
Research takes patience. A field note, an interview, and an unfinished prototype are all steps toward understanding the world. We value an honest account of the process and the new perspectives that emerge through collaboration.
RESEARCH THEMES
Areas we are exploring
CULTURE & CONNECTION
Digital culture & emotional connection
Start with a reaction image or an online expression to study how humor communicates emotion and how culture creates connection and shared understanding.
TECHNOLOGY & HUMAN EXPERIENCE
Thoughtful interaction & creative technology
Begin with human experience and combine computing, design, and psychology to make digital tools more welcoming and easier to understand.
IDEAS IN MOTION
Discovery in action
A World in a Lotus Pond: Recording the Small Lives Around Us
The Lotus Pond Observation Station launches its autumn field notes project, bringing together environmental observation, data recording and public learning.
Read story : A World in a Lotus Pond: Recording the Small Lives Around Us
Technology with Care: A Creative Coding Workshop Across Schools
From an interactive story to a small installation, students will use code to respond to the subtle needs of everyday life.
Read story : Technology with Care: A Creative Coding Workshop Across Schools