Intersections: Where Art and Science Meet
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Mark Kesling is a pioneering artist and science educator in the field of museum education and design for more than 45 years. He is currently the Founder and CEO of the daVinci Pursuit. He possesses a unique set of skills, combining art with science in ways that engage learners of all ages.
Krista Hoffmann-Longtin is an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies in the Indiana University School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI, and an Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development at the Indiana University School of Medicine. She researches communication education and faculty development in the sciences and health professions.
Intersections: Where Art and Science Meet
From the studios of WICR, this is Intersections : Where Art and Science Meet, your weekly hour of conversation, where you learn about the curious intersections between art and science, with your hosts Mark Kesling, the Founder of the DaVinci Pursuit and Krista Hoffmann-Longtin, Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Listen to past shows, view photos of our guests, and learn more about the topics presented by clicking on title below …
2023
Keeping Focused: It’s Not the Wand It’s the Wizard
Aired Saturday, February 4, 2023Keeping Focused: It’s Not the Wand It’s the Wizard Show #215 Lisa is primarily an entertainment/beauty retoucher. The key to Lisa’s success is to focus on what matters most to clients and know how to fix issues quickly. Her focus is on...
Black & Latinx Women in STEM: Inspiration in the Face of Injustice
Aired Saturday, January 28, 2023Black & Latinx Women in STEM: Inspiration in the Face of Injustice Show #214 Talking about Black & Latinx Women in STEM including the idea that artworks can showcase underrepresented people in STEM. What do discouragements and...
Beyond What the Eye Can See: Deep Sky, Star Trails, Moons, and Galaxies
Aired Saturday, January 21, 2023Beyond What the Eye Can See: Deep Sky, Star Trails, Moons, and Galaxies Show #213 Talking about star trail shooting. Using modern cameras to shoot beyond what the eye can see including the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy and how...
Food and Folklore: A Conversation About Global Food Traditions and Underrepresented Foodways
Aired Saturday, January 14, 2023Food and Folklore: A Conversation About Global Food Traditions and Underrepresented Foodways Show #212 Talking about Tamika’s passion for the outdoors, farming, and global food traditions. We will explore ways to cook healthy foods that...
Crystals Clear: From Mineral to Molten Glass and Beyond
Aired Saturday, January 7, 2023Crystals Clear: From Mineral to Molten Glass and Beyond Show #211 Talking about geology, crystals, glass, glass artistry, and architecture. Guests Al Spencer, Geologist; Tom Huf, Architect
2022
The Art of Rehabilitation: Caring for Sick and Injured Wildlife
Aired Saturday, December 31, 2022The Art of Rehabilitation: Caring for Sick and Injured Wildlife Show #210 Talking about wildlife education and wildlife rehabilitation in order to promote wildlife conservation and welfare through better understanding of wild animal...
Into a Study: A Collaboration Between an Artist and Developmental Psychologist
Aired Saturday, December 24, 2022Into a Study: A Collaboration Between an Artist and Developmental Psychologist Show #209 Talking about the ways in which paintings can also double as an experiment about perceiving and understanding art. Guests Artist Paul Xavier Rutz...
Physics of Dance: How Do They Do That
Aired Saturday, December 17, 2022Physics of Dance: How Do They Do That Show #208 Talking about the amazing ability of human dancers to do things that seem to defy gravity and other laws of physics but in reality, use those very principles to create the illusions on...
The Festival of Holi: Traditions, Colors, Tastes, Bonfires, and Love
Aired Saturday, December 10, 2022The Festival of Holi: Traditions, Colors, Tastes, Bonfires, and Love Show #207 Talking about Holi, the spring festival of colors, food, spices, vegetables, health and well-being, remembering, and Indian Culture. Guests Suman Shah,...
It’s Never Been Done Before: Developing an Immune System for the Planet
Aired Saturday, December 3, 2022It’s Never Been Done Before: Developing an Immune System for the Planet Show #206 Dr. Bray carries out research to solve big, real-world problems using technology. It’s not just big problems that Bray is interested in solving; it’s the...
Time Lapse Imagery: Capturing Time in the Camera
Aired Saturday, November 26, 2022Time Lapse Imagery: Capturing Time in the Camera Show #205 Talking about Time-lapse photography: a technique in which the frequency at which frames are captured is much lower than the frequency used to view the sequence. When played at...
Space within A Space: How Does Museum Architecture Enhance the Museum Experience Inside the Building?
Aired Saturday, November 19, 2022Space within A Space: How Does Museum Architecture Enhance the Museum Experience Inside the Building? Show #204 When talking about museum architecture, the word “architecture” is taken for granted. Architecture is a general and begs...
Tusk: Uncovering a Mystery in the Maine Woods
Aired Saturday, November 12, 2022Tusk: Uncovering a Mystery in the Maine Woods Show #203 Talking about his new book “Mystery Tusk: Searching for Elephants in the Maine Woods.” The story begins with the search for a mysterious tusk that seems to have two conflicting...
Fire Ecology: How Do Observation and Journaling Help with Our Understanding of Nature
Aired Saturday, November 5, 2022Fire Ecology: How Do Observation and Journaling Help with Our Understanding of Nature Show #202 Talking about her new book “The Cold Canyon Fire Journals”. Robin Lee Carlson is an author and natural science illustrator with a particular...
The Science Behind Monster Legends
Aired Saturday, October 29, 2022The Science Behind Monster Legends Show #201 Talking about some of the science behind monster legends - real life diseases or disorders that may have spawned or fueled monster legends. Guests Dr. William Sullivan, Showalter Professor of...
Time Lapse Imagery: Capturing Time in the Camera
Aired Saturday, October 22, 2022Time Lapse Imagery: Capturing Time in the Camera Show #200 Talking about Time-lapse photography: a technique in which the frequency at which frames are captured is much lower than the frequency used to view the sequence. When played at...
Drawn to Water: The Art and Natural Science of the Finger Lakes
Aired Saturday, October 15, 2022Drawn to Water: The Art and Natural Science of the Finger Lakes Show #199 Talking about the ways natural science illustration involves attentive observation and careful study of the natural world. Through this visual language, artists...
Fire Ecology: Green Shoots and Silver Linings in the Ashes
Aired Saturday, October 8, 2022Fire Ecology: Green Shoots and Silver Linings in the Ashes Show #198 Talking about her upcoming new book “The Cold Canyon Fire Journals”. Robin Lee Carlson is an author and natural science illustrator with a particular interest in how...
Imaging Science: Inside the Magic of Ultrasound Art
Aired Saturday, October 1, 2022Imaging Science: Inside the Magic of Ultrasound Art Show #197 Talking about a new exhibition of Ultrasound Images that art students from Herron and Biomedical Engineering Students from the Engineering and Technology School created over...