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daVinci Talks
daVinci Talks: Symbolic Beauty
Welcome to daVinci Talks, a new podcast series where we explore science through the magic of theater. In this series we bring together in “real time” someone from the past with a present day scientist for a conversation with our host Mark Kesling. As the three of us engage in conversations around a variety of topics, you are transported into a world where the past becomes the present.
daVinci Talks: In Sickness and Health
Welcome to daVinci Talks, a new podcast series where we explore science through the magic of theater. In this series we bring together in “real time” someone from the past with a present day scientist for a conversation with our host Mark Kesling. As the three of us engage in conversations around a variety of topics, you are transported into a world where the past becomes the present.
daVinci Talks: Curious Forces
Welcome to daVinci Talks, a new podcast series where we explore science through the magic of theater. In this series we bring together in “real time” someone from the past with a present day scientist for a conversation with our host Mark Kesling. As the three of us engage in conversations around a variety of topics, you are transported into a world where the past becomes the present.
Women in STEM Interviews
A Conversation with Dr. Julia Arciero
Women in STEMDr. Julia Arciero Dr. Julia Arciero is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). She received her B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Michigan and her Ph.D. in...
A Conversation with Dr. Julia Hum
Women in STEMDr. Julia Hum Julia Hum is an Assistant Professor of Physiology at Marian University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. She teaches physiology and pharmacology in Marian’s graduate and medical schools. She also leads the #HumLab that focuses on the...
A Conversation with Dr. Baindu Bayon and Amie Bakare
Women in STEMDr. Baindu L. Bayon Baindu L. Bayon, Ph.D. is a health scientist and AAAS Science and Technology Policy Executive Branch Fellow in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of the Director (OD) from Indianapolis, Indiana. She received her B.S in...
Classes:
Watercolor & Medicinal Herbs with Megan Jefferson
Indianapolis artist, Megan Jefferson, is conducting a series of online watercolor workshops where she will work with students to explore how to work with watercolors to create paintings, nature journals, and just for pleasure.
Watercolor Class with Megan Jefferson
Indianapolis artist, Megan Jefferson, is conducting a series of online watercolor workshops where she will work with students to explore how to work with watercolors to create paintings, nature journals, and just for pleasure.
Field Journaling With Geoff Davis – Intermediate
Noblesville naturalist, Geoff Davis, is conducting an intermediate online workshop where he will work with students to explore how Nature Journaling can increase engagement and enhance outdoor experiences.
Conversations:
Art and Science Discussion Papers
Join us Friday, June 12, 2020, from 1 to 2pm, for a lively discussion between artists, scientists, and the community.
“The Value of Truth”
Join us Friday, May 8, 2020, from 1 to 2pm, for a lively discussion between artists, scientists, and the community.
Curiosities:
Scientific T-Shirt Challenge
Scientific T-Shirt ChallengeYour Challenge We call the daVinci Pursuit a museum without walls – and now we want to bring the museum straight to your home. The daVinci Pursuit is excited to announce a new series called #dVPchallenge. Over the coming weeks, we will...
Scientific Mask Challenge
Scientific Mask ChallengeYour Challenge We call the daVinci Pursuit a museum without walls – and now we want to bring the museum straight to your home. The daVinci Pursuit is excited to announce a new series called #dVPchallenge. Over the coming weeks, we will...
Art Through the Eyepiece
Art Through the EyepieceDiscover HOW INTRAVITAL MICROSCOPY IS CHANGING RESEARCH AND HOW PEOPLE VIEW SCIENCE Explore hidden worlds through the art and science of Ruben Sandoval in this engaging series of presentations. Make HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN PAIR OF 3D...
daVinci Innovation Design Workshop:
Introduction
daVinci Innovation Workshop Introduction to Design Thinking Design Thinking is a flexible, yet systematic process to define and solve problems. A common misconception is that design thinking requires artistry, but it is not centered on artistic principles. Design...
Defining
daVinci Innovation Workshop Defining a Problem What sort of organizational culture do you need for design thinking to be successful? How you come upon problems to solve? Narrative descriptions thanks to Rochester Institute of Technology https://www.rit.edu/ ...
Creating
daVinci Innovation Workshop Creating a Team Design teams are a type of cross-functional team. A cross-functional team brings together people who have different areas of expertise and are often from different job levels to address a problem. While this diversity is a...
Illuminating Exhibits:
White River
The RiverPartners for the White River Funded by a charitable gift from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust, the daVinci Pursuit is one of the Indiana nonprofit organizations collaborating on a multi-year initiative to protect and restore the White River with...
Offerings From Our Friends:
IndyStar Scrub Hub (New Updates)
Offerings From Our FriendsIndyStar The Scrub From IndyStar Join the conversation with IndyStar reporters Sarah Bowman and London Gibson as we get the scrub on all things environmental in Indianapolis and across the state. We ask questions and write stories about the...
Books Booze & Brains
Offerings From Our FriendsBooks Booze & Brains From Indiana Humanities At long last, three of our favorite things—books, booze and science—are coming together in a new monthly book club for the scientifically curious! This new group will meet monthly at Upland...
Backyard Green Infrastructure
Offerings From Our FriendsBackyard Green Infrastructure From Reconnecting To Our Waterways (ROW) ... Learn how to improve our waterways with beutiful and efficient solutions from your own yard or neighborhood green space! More from ROW including events...