Claire
Gorman
Hanly



Claire Gorman Hanly is an American computer scientist and environmental designer. Her research and practice focus on the implementation of deep learning-based computer vision methods in built and natural environments, with applications in regenerative agriculture, remote sensing of hydrology, and cultural landscape preservation. 

Claire’s work ranges geographically across glaciers and caves, river deltas and grain supply-sheds, Arctic wilderness and subtropical cities. It ranges methodologically across scientific research, creative curation, and speculative tool-building. She has collaborated with technology companies, research labs, and the US National Park Service as well as her most recent role in co-curating the 19th International Architecture Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia.

Claire is currently pursuing two Master’s degrees at MIT: an MCP in Environmental Policy and Planning, and an MS in Computer Science. Her Bachelor’s degree is in Computer Science and Architecture, from Yale University.


clairego@mit.edu
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“ The Stick ” 

Prototype sensor development of a modular, lightweight accessory that can transform any “stick” or branch into a landscape sensor using gesture detection. Device captures GPS coordinates, elevation, and timestamp each time the walking stick is tapped on the ground; captures images on double-tap; and detects soil moisture using capacitive sensing when rotated.

Documentation for course 6.9020 How To Make Almost Anything taught by Prof. Neil Gershenfeld (MIT Media Lab).

Skills:
Electronics assembly
3D printing
Digital design and fabrication
Embedded programming
Technical versioning and documentation
Fall 2025