Bruce Pennycook is a composer and music technology specialist. He is Professor of Music at the University of Texas Butler School of Music and Director of Digital Arts for the College of Fine Arts. He has written many articles on music technology and published a wide variety of papers of various topics. His music often includes computer mediated elements. more at: brucepennycook.com

Jennifer Ransom Rice serves as Executive Director of the Texas Cultural Trust. She has a decade of experience in public relations and state government. As chief of staff for State Senator Florence Shapiro, Jennifer shepherded the Senators legislative package to success, with an emphasis on education and arts education. She previously served as Communications Director for the Texas Comptroller and as Press Secretary to State Senator Tom Haywood. Jennifer has worked on several local and state political campaigns. She is actively involved in her community, having served on numerous boards and volunteering with a variety of organizations in Austin, including Art Alliance Austin, Zach Theatre, and the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum. She serves on the executive committee of the Women’s Fund of Central Texas, and is actively involved in the Women’s Symphony League, and the Junior League of Austin. She holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communications from Midwestern State University, and her master’s degree in journalism from The University of Texas, where she serves on the advisory council for the College of Fine Arts, chairs the Texas Exes public affairs committee, and is a member of the 1883 Council.