Montine Rummel

Montine Rummel is a User-Experience Researcher and Digital Humanist with nearly 20 years of experience in the tech industry. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a minor in Classics from the University of Arizona, she completed a Master’s degree in Human-Centred Design and Engineering at the University of Washington, with a focus on user-centred design. Her UX career has included roles at Microsoft, and she is currently a Principal Researcher at an international agency supporting clients such as Amazon, Google, and Netflix. In 2023, she relocated to Rome and recently enrolled in Unitelma Sapienza’s Classical Archaeology programme for personal interest. This rekindled her long-standing interest in the ancient world, which has since developed into active research. She is currently collaborating with faculty from the University of Arizona on digital pedagogy in Classics courses, particularly involving virtual and mixed reality. Her academic interests centre on how immersive digital environments can enhance learning and public engagement with cultural heritage. She is exploring ways to apply UX theory to virtual reconstructions of ancient spaces, both in classroom and museum contexts. This is her first DARIAH conference, and she is excited to contribute to conversations at the intersection of design, heritage, and education.

CV updated on 2025-09-15.