Thank You, Next? The Art of the Thesis Acknowledgment Format: Solo narrative + interview (30–40 mins) Tone: Reflective, warm, slightly meta
Portolan treats the acknowledgment not as a formality, but as a narrative arc. By moving the acknowledgment into the realm of audio (podcast) and visual media (film/event), she validates the emotional labor of the PhD, bringing the "behind the scenes" of research into the foreground. lisa portolan thesis acknowledgment podcast film event
Lisa Portolan’s approach to the thesis acknowledgment disrupts this invisibility. Her research—often focused on gender, dating apps, and digital intimacy—requires a medium that matches its subject matter. When your thesis explores the nuances of modern connection, a static PDF feels insufficient. Thank You, Next
Love, Intimacy and Online Dating | How a Global Pandemic Redefined Rom a static PDF feels insufficient. Love