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Innovative learning experiences are putting the art back in science
Katrina Vera Wong, Multimedia co-editor If you’ve heard of the terms “science art” or “sciart,” you’re probably familiar with the idea of using visual art to represent, explain, or bring attention to some aspect of science. The wonderful realm of art and science is capable of teaching science in creative ways and is a potent […]
SciArt smells better: Interview with natural science illustrator Jen Burgess
Katrina Wong and Raymond Nakamura, Multimedia co-editors Jen Burgess applies her background in biology and art as a freelance science illustrator based in Vancouver. We caught up with her via email to learn more about her work, how it facilitates science communication, and why it’s easy on the nose. Science Borealis: In art, written or […]
Into the Heart of SciArt
Katrina Wong and Raymond Nakamura, Multimedia co-editors Art is the Queen of all sciences communicating knowledge to all the generations of the world – Leonardo da Vinci. Our multimedia category deals with diverse and unexpected approaches to communicating science. As the love child of science and art, “SciArt” can have an even broader […]
A Canadian winter storm you’ll actually enjoy
This past week (March 1st to 7th) marked the third annual #SciArt Tweet Storm. Begun in 2015 by the folks at Symbiartic, the SciArt Tweet Storm is part celebration, part marketing campaign, part science communication, and all beautiful. As in previous years, the rules were simple – Each day, participants Tweet 3 pieces of […]
