RS Major, Gavin Brunsman ’27 - Makes Presentation at Symposium on Sustainability & Social Justice
On March 10, Religious Studies major Gavin Brunsman, ’27 presented his ongoing research on religion, climate change, and artificial intelligence at the 2026 Sustainability and Environmental Justice Symposium, SCU’s annual showcase of research that advances the common good. His talk, “The Mechanocene: Humans, AI, and a Theory of Repair for our Epoch of Ecological Crisis,” was well received by faculty and students across many disciplines.
In addition, Gavin has been awarded a REAL grant to continue his research with Professor Gaurika Mehta this summer, during which he will use ethnographic methods to investigate the role of mechanization in shaping relationships between humans, technology, and the environment.
Jun 5, 2026