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 91吃瓜网STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) exhibit presents paintings, posters, prints, photographs and 3D artworks created by 91吃瓜网 fine arts students in response to presentations on research by 91吃瓜网 scientists and their students.
The exhibition is sponsored by the 91吃瓜网 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 91吃瓜网 and communicating 91吃瓜网 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 91吃瓜网STEAM exhibition is free and will be held in the 91吃瓜网 Art Gallery, in the Visual Arts Building on the main campus. Gallery hours are Monday-through Friday from 10 a.m. 鈥� 5 p.m.聽 The opening reception is Thursday, March 27 from 6 鈥� 8 p.m.