A unique showcase featuring scientific research as it has been interpreted by student artists will be open to the public from March 27 through April 4.
The ÐÔÊӽ紫ýSTEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) exhibit presents paintings, posters, prints, photographs and 3D artworks created by ÐÔÊӽ紫ý fine arts students in response to presentations on research by ÐÔÊӽ紫ý scientists and their students.
The exhibition is sponsored by the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý ICubed Project, which was funded by the National Science Foundation for the overriding purpose of encouraging new and increased Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) research and education at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý and communicating ÐÔÊӽ紫ý STEM research to stakeholders.
ICubed is successfully integrating the STEAM activities into existing photography, illustration, music composition, and painting courses. Furthermore, through a team collaboration approach, involving STEM students and Art and Design students, posters depicting STEM research have been created. Select artworks from these efforts are being preserved by the ICubed project for a travelling exhibition displaying science inspired art and can be viewed on their website.
The 2014 ÐÔÊӽ紫ýSTEAM exhibition is free and will be held in the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Art Gallery, in the Visual Arts Building on the main campus. Gallery hours are Monday-through Friday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The opening reception is Thursday, March 27 from 6 – 8 p.m.