David Banks

David Banks is a Lecturer and Director of Globalization Studies at the University at Albany, SUNY.1 He previously held the position of Visiting Assistant Professor and Director of Globalization Studies at the same institution from August 2019 to February 2023.1

Academic Background

Banks holds a Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, which he completed between 2010 and 2016.1 He also has a B.A. in Urban Studies from New College of Florida, obtained between 2005 and 2009.1

Professional Experience

• Currently serves as a Lecturer in the Geography and Planning department at University at Albany, SUNY1
• Director of the Globalization Studies program1
• Officer for contingent faculty in his union and delegate to the Troy Area Labor Council1
• Previously worked as an Associate Research Advisor at the Social Science Research Council1
• Served as Editor At Large for REAL LIFE Magazine1

Publications

Banks has authored a book titled "The City Authentic: How the Attention Economy Builds Urban America," published by University of California Press in April 2023.1 His work has appeared in various publications, including Real Life, The Baffler, Protean, Strikewave, e-flux architecture, The Guardian, and Dwell.1