The “Dance Your Ph.D.” Contest
A Ph.D. thesis in any science can be overwhelmingly esoteric and technical. This makes for ripe material for interpretive dance. The “Dance Your Ph.D.” contest awards cash prizes for the best videos of people’s dances representing their Ph.D. thesis research.
Read MoreBerenice Abott: An Essential Unity
A fascinating exhibit about a fascinating body of work: Berenice Abott’s photographs for a physics textbook project are a breathtaking blend of science and art in the service of education. From a 2012 exhibition.
Read MoreCulture + Youth + Tech
Hive Learning Network NYC is an amazing network of organizations brought together by Mozilla and The MacArthur Foundation to explore collaborations leveraging art, technology, and culture to support innovation in education. “Hive NYC is comprised of thirty-nine non-profit organizations—museums, libraries, media and other youth-facing organizations—that create opportunities for youth to...
Read MoreArts, Media, and Engineering
The School of Arts, Media and Engineering at Arizona State University looks like a fascinating place. The intersection between art, science, and innovation seems to be built into the DNA of the research and teaching agenda. They use the word “trans-disciplinary” to describe their collaborative process. And they connect the power of that intersection to solving “large-scale...
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