Alexander C. Fisher

Education

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College — Graduation: May 2026
Bachelor of Arts, Digital Arts, Media, and Technology — GPA: 3.51
Minor: Theatre — Dean’s List: three semesters

Undergraduate Research Experience

DIGIT AI with Dr. Elisa Beshero-Bondar and Hadleigh Bills at Penn State Behrend — December 2024 – Present

• Build a small-scale explainable AI model to assist students with TEI/XML markup
• Attend DH2025 conference in Lisbon, Portugal and present a short paper titled DigitAI for Localized TEI/XML Assistance: an experiment with Small-Scale XAI
• Present virtually at TEI 2025 in Krakow, Poland on Can we make an AI respect TEI XML? An Experiment with a Small-Scale Explainable AI Model
• Present a poster presentation at Sigma Xi Undergraduate Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference in 2026

Academic Projects

• Completed photography projects on landscape, still life, and portrait photography for a portfolio
• Created a Blender environment with a complex fluid and vapor simulation highlighting how water reacts to collisions
• Developed two mini games using JavaScript and React components
• Created a tech guide webpage discussing and critiquing AI in small and large scales
• Participated in a group project using XML, XSLT, XProc, and Invisible XML to process songs by artists Greta Van Fleet and Led Zeppelin and visualize data using Python and Natural Language Processing techniques
• Utilized Blender to create a virtual space composition titled The End
• Performed an XML text archival markup of F.W. Murnau’s personal director’s script for Nosferatu
• Created a musical composition in Avid Pro Tools using only naturally occurring percussion sounds
• Developed a 2-minute dark cinema piece titled Death showcasing life and death, created a short animated virtual reality scene using Adobe Illustrator and After Effects, and a short animated composition using Adobe Photoshop and After Effects
• Designed and programmed a line following robot using Autodesk Inventor and Arduino

Skills

C++, Python, XML, HTML, XSLT Coding, ElevenLabs, Davinci Resolve, Topaz AI, Blender, Unity Unreal Engine, Meta Human, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Express, MATLAB, Autodesk Fusion 360, Autodesk Inventor, 3D Printing, MacOS, Windows

Professional Experience

Student Director, Behrend Open Lab for Digital Creations (BOLD-C) — Erie, PA | August 2024 – Present

• Train students on how to use photography and cinematography equipment
• Track and record a detailed inventory of the labs’ professional photography and cinematography equipment and perform repairs of equipment as needed
• Act as the primary media team for Behrend Theatre department and eight productions
• Negotiate a partnership with Rhoxon Productions resulting in internships for two Behrend students
• Supervise five employees, assist in grant writing, order products, and manage budget for the lab
• Generate an annual report to document lab progress to showcase accomplishments and strategic plan
• Build a relationship with Film Commissioner for Centre County Pablo Lopez which led to sponsored participation in Dark Minds Film Bootcamp and Pitch Fest that allowed sponsorship of three Behrend students to attend the event
• Initiate a relationship with Pearl Gluck from Centre Film Festival that resulted in sponsorship of four Behrend students to attend
• Restore a relationship with Film Erie and WQLN Public Media to collaborate on future projects

Media Director, Behrend Research and Graduate Studies — August 2025 – Present

• Gain experience in publications, multimedia production, graphic design, and e-communication to showcase faculty and students conducting research at Penn State Behrend
• Interview 15 research faculty on their research projects for the publication and provide media coverage at Behrend events

Immersive Content Creator, Behrend Virtual Augmented Reality Lab — September 2025 – Present

• Participate on a group project to produce a series of VR videos on experiences in both 180 degree POV and 360 degree VR formats
• Utilize Davinci Resolve and Topaz AI for AI upscaling and editing/rendering films
• Utilize Unity Unreal Engine Meta Human, Blender, ElevenLabs, Python, and AI chat models to create a realistic deep fake persona
• Adapt an AI Quadruped robotic dog with a camera to be autonomous and speak

Product Design, Lab Manager, James R. Meehl Innovation Commons — Erie, PA | April 2022 – Present

• Provide design help to business owners with invention ideas and specialize in ceramics and 3D printing ceramic clay
• Work with First Energy Corp to develop custom molds for safety equipment for lineman with hand disabilities
• Record inventory, purchase supplies, and repair equipment
• Initiate the installation of a Christmas lighting display on the Knowledge Park trailer for outreach events

Technical Director and Technician, C3 Church — Harbor Creek, PA | May 2023 – Present

• Manage sound, lighting, and visuals for all services and events
• Oversee equipment purchases and upgrades as well as maintain and troubleshoot audio-visual systems
• Train and support volunteers on technical operations
• Live mix band and live stream audio during service

Event Planner Intern, North East Chamber of Commerce — North East, PA | May 2024 – September 2024

• Assisted in organizing and hosting events as well as coordinated with vendors
• Created infographics and media for promoting events
• Hosted a series of Car Shows with record attendance along with a Sidewalk Painting event

Leadership Within College Activities

• Senator, Student Government Association — February 2024 – Present
• Student Representative, Penn State Behrend Faculty Senate — August 2025 – Present
• Founder, President, Ceramics Club — November 2023 – Present
• Technical Director, Behrend Theatre Department — January 2023 – Present
• Student Advisor, Behrend Music Production Club — October 2023 – Present
• Founder, Vice President, Behrend Art Club — October 2024 – Present
• Delta Alpha Pi — May 2025 – Present