I had the incredible honor of leading an art-science workshop through the Rhode Island NSF EPSCoR program at the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography. This experience allowed me to combine my passions for art, science, and research to inspire others in a creative yet educational way. At the workshop, we explored the […]
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 […]
Hey guys! As the academic year is beginning, E-Squared is initiating the fifth call for artists, scientists, innovators, and all thinkers alike. Different from before, we have a very apparent theme this go round! As always, E-Squared embraces the cross-fertilization of art + science. On our fifth call, we are seeking works that are one or multiple of the following: inexplicable alien foreign magical […]
In my recent workshop, we explored the intersection of art and emotion, diving into the power of color to convey feelings. Participants were given a simple yet profound task: choose a color that embodies a particular emotion, color in their piece, and then write the emotion underneath, folding it out of sight. These colorful expressions were […]