Stephanie Danner received her Bachelor of Science in Anthropology with a minor in Human Behavior and Social Services from Michigan State University. Initially Pre-Med, she discovered a passion for digital heritage and ethics while volunteering at the MSU Bioarchaeology Lab, where she created 3D models of Mayan pottery. During this time, she also worked on a capstone project focusing on ethics in digital spaces, specifically cultural institution websites.
This experience led her to seek programs that would allow her to continue working in digital spaces while addressing ethical issues. She came across the Design Science program and immediately connected with its interdisciplinary and open approach. Since starting the program, she has continued working with 3D modeling through her capstone project and exploring ethics in digital spaces through coursework. She would like to continue to do this in the future, either working in museums or universities, developing better guidelines for the use of digital heritage materials. Additionally, she aims to continue this work in Europe, a move she is actively working towards in the coming years.