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
Urban Ecology: The Intersection Between Humans and Nature in Cities
Aired Saturday, June 3, 2023Urban Ecology: The Intersection Between Humans and Nature in Cities The Conversation Talking about how humans think and make decisions in the context of an urban natural environment. We will explore Patrick’s unique project to create...
Population Vulnerability: How to Stop Misleading People About the Environment
Aired Saturday, May 27, 2023Population Vulnerability: How to Stop Misleading People About the Environment The Conversation Talking about community engagement processes for the selection of environmental monitoring sites in Oregon. Owen is taking a novel approach to...
Drawn to Water: The Art and Science of Lakes and Streams
Aired Saturday, May 20, 2023Drawn to Water: The Art and Science of Lakes and Streams The Conversation Talking about the ways natural science illustration involves attentive observation and careful study of the natural world. Through this visual language, artists help...
Tipping Points: The Geochemistry of the Earth
Aired Saturday, May 13, 2023Tipping Points: The Geochemistry of the Earth Talking about feedbacks and interactions that sustain the global aquatic ecosystem including the tipping points towards aquatic ecosystem collapse, including the chemistry and mechanics of the...
The Anthropocene: The Complex Co-evolution of Climate and Life on Earth
Aired Saturday, May 6, 2023The Anthropocene: The Complex Co-evolution of Climate and Life on Earth Talking about the long view of climate change and evolution while also focusing on defining moments in Earth history where critical thresholds and events have occurred....
Rivers in the Anthropocene: The History and Current State of Our Nations Rivers
Aired Saturday, April 29, 2023Rivers in the Anthropocene: The History and Current State of Our Nations Rivers Talking about the history of the current epoch: the Anthropocene and why we should care about our rivers and streams. We will provide a starting point for a...
Seeing Through the Lens of a Pencil: How Archaeologists Use the Art of Sketching to Better Visualize and Understand What They See
Aired Saturday, April 22, 2023Seeing Through the Lens of a Pencil: How Archaeologists Use the Art of Sketching to Better Visualize and Understand What They See Talking about how drawing engages different parts of the brain and allows the archaeologist to highlight...
Creating Playful Cities: How Art can Transform a City into a Public Gallery
Aired Saturday, April 15, 2023Creating Playful Cities: How Art can Transform a City into a Public Gallery Talking about the ways she inspires artists in her native town of Fort Wayne to use their art to make spaces interesting and ultimately lead to increased tourism...
The Plasticene: Living and Creating in the Current Era of Plastics
Aired Saturday, April 8, 2023The Plasticene: Living and Creating in the Current Era of Plastics Talking about plastics. When we think of plastic, we tend to think of bags and straws. But the reality is that our lives are steeped in plastic - it covers our walls, wraps...
Floating Ink: Creating Triptychs with Diluted Oil Colors
Aired Saturday, April 1, 2023Floating Ink: Creating Triptychs with Diluted Oil Colors Talking about the ways Gary is combining a marbleizing technique with his oil paintings. He first floats a thin layer of dilute oil color on water, then stirs the surface and lowers...
Little Successes Can Change Everything: Building Solutions for Our Carbon Future – Episode 2
Aired Saturday, March 25, 2023Little Successes Can Change Everything: Building Solutions for Our Carbon Future – Episode 2 Show #220 Talking about large-scale drivers of carbon at the very highest level of concern for the survival of life on the planet. We will...
Little Successes Can Change Everything: Building Solutions for Our Carbon Future – Episode 1
Aired Saturday, March 18, 2023Little Successes Can Change Everything: Building Solutions for Our Carbon Future – Episode 1 Show #219 Talking about large-scale drivers of carbon at the very highest level of concern for the survival of life on the planet. We will...
The Net Makers: Traditional Hoopnet Crafting
Aired Saturday, March 11, 2023The Net Makers: Traditional Hoopnet Crafting Show #218 Talking about a new movie by Hannah Myers Lindgren. The Net Makersis her fourth film streaming on Hoodox. In rural Southern Indiana, two men carry on the tradition of crafting...
A Smart Predator: White Sharks in the North Atlantic
Aired Saturday, February 18, 2023A Smart Predator: White Sharks in the North Atlantic Show #217 Talking about North Atlantic White Sharks, the largest predatory shark, and until recently, rare in the western North Atlantic. This predator is crucial in maintaining a...
Conservation and Education: How Does One Support the Other?
Aired Saturday, February 11, 2023Conservation and Education: How Does One Support the Other? Show #216 Talking about Conservation Education (CE) helps people of all ages understand and appreciate our country's natural resources -- and learn how to conserve those...
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...
It’s Never Been Done Before: Developing an Immune System for the Planet
Aired Saturday, November 24, 2022It’s Never Been Done Before: Developing an Immune System for the Planet Show #196 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...
Patterns of Consumption: The Complex Relationship with Plastic
Aired Saturday, September 17, 2022Patterns of Consumption: The Complex Relationship with Plastic Show #195 Talking about her exhibit of environmentally themed work in the Littleton Museum in Littleton, Colorado. Kalliopi Monoyios seeks to reach people by embracing the...
Keeping Focused: It’s Not the Wand It’s the Wizard
Aired Saturday, September 10, 2022Keeping Focused: It’s Not the Wand It’s the Wizard Show #194 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...
Solace: Finding Peace in Nature During a Global Pandemic
Aired Saturday, September 3, 2022Solace: Finding Peace in Nature During a Global Pandemic Show #193 Talking about the new film “Solace”. The objective of Solace is to maintain the momentum of interest in and support for our natural areas brought about by the need to...
Beyond What the Eye Can See: Deep Sky, Star Trails, Moons, and Galaxies
Aired Saturday, August 27, 2022Beyond What the Eye Can See: Deep Sky, Star Trails, Moons, and Galaxies Show #192 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 anyone...
Hidden in Plain Sight: Brains, Perception, Fabric Arts, and Physics
Aired Saturday, August 20, 2022Hidden in Plain Sight: Brains, Perception, Fabric Arts, and Physics Show #191 Talking about things that are right in front of us but are hidden from our eyes and brains due to camouflage, neurobiology, or wavelength. We will explore the...
Watch Local: Hoosier Documentaries That Inspire
Aired Saturday, August 13, 2022Watch Local: Hoosier Documentaries That Inspire Show #190 Talking about how Hoodox puts a spotlight on creators and community members, including all the conversation that happens when important and inspiring themes are shared through the...
Innovations in Plasma Light Technology and Art
Aired Saturday, August 6, 2022Innovations in Plasma Light Technology and Art Show #189 Talking about Wayne Strattman’s work encompassing over 30 years of innovation in lighted glass plasma technology, as an artist, designer, researcher, teacher, advocate and author....
The Human Spirit: Creating Solutions to Environmental Challenges
Aired Saturday, July 30, 2022The Human Spirit: Creating Solutions to Environmental Challenges Show #188 Talking about the ways people can create solutions to all the challenges we face. Creativity is essential to our future and how do we create a social impact,...
Urban Ecology: The Intersection Between Humans and Nature in Cities
Aired Saturday, July 23, 2022Urban Ecology: The Intersection Between Humans and Nature in Cities Show #187 Talking about how humans think and make decisions in the context of an urban natural environment. We will explore Patrick’s unique project to create ecological...
Artificial Intelligence and Beyond: A Journey Through the Ethics of Technology Through the Arts
Aired Saturday, July 16, 2022Artificial Intelligence and Beyond: A Journey Through the Ethics of Technology Through the Arts Show #186 Talking about the ethics of artificial intelligence including concerns of a lack of oversight, how private companies use AI software...
Time Lapse Imagery: Capturing Time in the Camera
Aired Saturday, July 9, 2022Time Lapse Imagery: Capturing Time in the Camera Show #185 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, July 2, 2022Drawn to Water: The Art and Natural Science of the Finger Lakes Show #184 Talking about the ways natural science illustration involves attentive observation and careful study of the natural world. Through this visual language, artists help...
Fire Ecology: Green Shoots and Silver Linings in the Ashes
Aired Saturday, June 25, 2022Fire Ecology: Green Shoots and Silver Linings in the Ashes Show #183 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, June 18, 2022Imaging Science: Inside the Magic of Ultrasound Art Show #182 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 the...
It’s Never Been Done Before: Developing an Immune System for the Planet
Aired Saturday, June 11, 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...
Patterns of Consumption: The Complex Relationship with Plastic
Aired Saturday, June 4, 2022Patterns of Consumption: The Complex Relationship with Plastic Show #195 Talking about her exhibit of environmentally themed work in the Littleton Museum in Littleton, Colorado. Kalliopi Monoyios seeks to reach people by embracing the...
Keeping Focused: It’s Not the Wand It’s the Wizard
Aired Saturday, May 28, 2022Keeping Focused: It’s Not the Wand It’s the Wizard 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 things that...
Island Traditions: Food Culture of the Caribbean
Aired Saturday, May 21, 2022Island Traditions: Food Culture of the Caribbean Talking about stories of how the culinary arts can reflect the culture of the Caribbean islands. How can certain recipes encapsulate blended cultures and traditions, flavors, and ingredients...
Black & Latinx Women in STEM: Inspiration in the Face of Injustice
Aired Saturday, May 14, 2022Black & Latinx Women in STEM: Inspiration in the Face of Injustice Talking about Black & Latinx Women in STEM including the idea that artworks can showcase underrepresented people in STEM. What do discouragements and feelings of...
Inside Out: A Concept for a New Museum
Aired Saturday, May 7, 2022Inside Out: A Concept for a New Museum Talking about the new IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, opening in 2023. The museum will present the university's world-class collections of archaeological and ethnographic artifacts in newly...
Solace: Finding Peace in Nature During a Global Pandemic
Aired Saturday, April 30, 2022Solace: Finding Peace in Nature During a Global Pandemic Talking about how drawing engages different parts of the brain and allows the archaeologist to highlight specific aspects of the excavation that are important to the interpretive...
Beyond What the Eye Can See: Deep Sky, Star Trails, Moons, and Galaxies
Aired Saturday, April 23, 2022Beyond What the Eye Can See: Deep Sky, Star Trails, Moons, and Galaxies The Conversation 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...
Alive with Birds: William Brewster in Concord
Aired Saturday, April 16, 2022Alive with Birds: William Brewster in Concord The Conversation Talking about the museum’s collaboration with Mass Audubon to present a special exhibition, Alive with Birds: William Brewster in Concord. We will explore the life of William...
Rivers in the Anthropocene: The History and Current State of Our Nations Rivers
Aired Saturday, April 9, 2022Rivers in the Anthropocene: The History and Current State of Our Nations Rivers The Conversation Talking about the history of the current epoch: the Anthropocene and why we should care about our rivers and streams. We will provide a...
Hidden in Plain Sight: Brains, Perception, Fabric Arts, and Physics
Aired Saturday, April 2, 2022Hidden in Plain Sight: Brains, Perception, Fabric Arts, and Physics The Conversation Talking about things that are right in front of us but are hidden from our eyes and brains due to camouflage, neurobiology, or wavelength. We will explore...
2021
The Invisibility Uncloak: Remote Sensing, Detection, LIDAR, and Archaeology
Aired Saturday, April 10, 2021The Invisibility Uncloak: Remote Sensing, Detection, LIDAR, and Archaeology Show #126 Talking about LIDAR, remote sensing, visualization, what lies beneath the surface, archaeological landscapes, artifacts, and seeing the invisible....
2020
Inside the Head of the Collector: Neuropsychology of Art
Aired Saturday, January 11, 2020Inside the Head of the Collector: Neuropsychology of Art Show #68 Talking about the ways in which the mind, arts, and sciences all combine in the human brain to make us each individual. Guests Dr. Shirley Mueller, Neuropsychologist;...