Cultural Perspective Award : 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒍: 𝑨𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑾𝒊𝒔𝒅𝒐𝒎 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏

We are thrilled to announce that 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐜𝐆𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐥𝐞 has been honoured with the prestigious 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 at the 𝘏𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘺𝘸𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘮 𝘍𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭. The Cultural Perspective Award highlights the film's outstanding achievement in showcasing many perspectives from various cultures. His film "𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒍: 𝑨𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑾𝒊𝒔𝒅𝒐𝒎 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏" captivates audiences by delving into the intersections of technology and spirituality, shedding light on the intricate relationships between these domains from different religious and cultural standpoints.

Ian McGonigle, a Nanyang Assistant Professor at 𝐒𝐒𝐒@𝐍𝐓𝐔'𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 Programme, has made significant strides in exploring the complex connections between technology and social identities. As the founder and director of the Global Science, Technology, and Society Laboratory, he focuses on the entwined dynamics of biotechnologies and ethnoreligious identities. The film's success at the Hollywood International Diversity Film Festival celebrates Dr. McGonigle's dedication to his craft. It underscores the importance of examining the diverse ways in which culture and spirituality intersect with technological advancements.