How can art help us see science differently? 🔬 x 🎨 When we think about science, we often picture data, equations, and research papers. But art has the unique ability to bring these concepts to life, making them more accessible and engaging. In a recent project, I led an engaging art-science workshop designed for all […]
Last month, I had the incredible opportunity to discuss the intersection of art and food systems communication in Katie Sanders, Ph.D.. class at North Carolina State University, and it was truly an enriching experience for all! 🎨🍽️ During my presentation titled, “Feeding the Imagination: Exploring the Fusion of Art & Communication in Food Systems,” I […]
Collaboration is crucial in today’s interconnected world as it fosters the exchange of diverse perspectives and expertise, often leading to innovative solutions that individuals working in isolation may not achieve alone. This past week/end (Mar. 14 -17), I had the privilege of participating in the a2ru Emerging Creatives Student Summit at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and […]
Last month, I had the honor of serving as a guest lecturer for two days for Dr. Todd Levine‘s conservation biology course at Carroll University. My presentation, titled CANVAS FOR CHANGE: The Importance of Art in Conservation Biology, delved into the crucial role of art in the sciences. On Day 1, we explored the history of art […]
“By incorporating artistic elements into our communication strategies, we can effectively convey complex scientific concepts in a more accessible and compelling manner.”––E. Dustman Recently, Emily Dustman had the privilege of leading a thought-provoking professional development session in collaboration with Allison R. Byrd and Dr. Alexa Lamm at the National Agriculture Communication Symposium (NACS) in Atlanta, Georgia. The professional development session, “Using […]
Stay Curious, Dream, & Do. Did you know, most animals can detect macronutrients in food just by using taste? In fact, the content of food can typically be predicted on the basis of the *taste of amino acids.* Consistent with this, most amino acids have a taste, which makes some of them important as taste-active […]
Cover Image: Andrew Pelling Though he is well known for making “Ears out of Apples,” Andrew Pelling had an even bigger announcement this week… Pelling is Chief Science Officer of Spiderwort, a Canadian medical device company that develops innovative biomaterials for use in regenerative medicine. If unfamiliar, biomaterials are materials that have been engineered to interact with biological systems for medical purposes. A […]
In this inspiring manifesto, an internationally renowned ecologist makes a clear case for why protecting nature is our best health insurance, and why it makes economic sense. Enric Sala wants to change the world––and in this compelling book, he shows us how. Once we appreciate how nature works, he asserts, we will understand why conservation […]
James Prosek’s work as a visual artist and a writer questions accepted notions of how we understand and interpret the natural world. Prosek’s interest in taxonomy, and in general how we join words to the world, began with his passion for nature. He discovered that the process of taking nature and partitioning it into units […]
Inspired by her environment Amanda Lebel prints pochoirs that flourish with life. A former city-dweller, Lebel created works inspired by interiors but after moving to the countryside, her work shifted towards all things alive and natural. Reminiscent of wallpaper interiors, Lebel’s work focuses on native plant species and their importance in our ecosystem. Full of […]