The STEAM Journal

http://scholarship.claremont.edu/steam/ 

The STEAM Journal founded by Sara Kapadia is a transdisciplinary, international, theory-practice, peer-reviewed, academic, open access, online journal with a focus on the intersection of the sciences and the arts. The STEAM Journal integrates perspectives from a variety of contexts and fields.

STEAM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

This publication features the bridges between Science, Technology, Engineering Mathematics (STEM) and the Arts. In this context, the journal acts as a forum for open dialogue of STEAM as well as expanding the body of transdisciplinary knowledge. The STEAM Journal is a hub for scholars and practitioners of many disciplines who wish to provide commentary, exchange ideas and inform policy and practice of STEAM.

Although there is a long history of the interaction of the sciences with the arts, STEAM is a new acronym that has emerged over the last decade and has a multitude of definitions and approaches. Some of the main themes of STEAM are fostering innovation, the need for twenty-first century skills, and divergent and convergent thinking. The STEAM Journal welcomes a diverse dialogue on the many aspects of STEAM.

Example of curriculum: Art, Science & Technology

ART, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY  MS179B, Harvey Mudd College, Fall 2012 Professor Rachel Mayeri Teaching Assistant Sara Kapadia
	PigeonBlog, 2006-8, Beatriz da Costa

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Art, Science, and Technology will survey artwork inspired by or created through science and technology. In class visits, lectures, and field trips, we will explore some cutting edge art-science practices and institutions: bio-art, interspecies art, and map art; the Museum of Jurassic Technology, The Center for Post-Natural History, The Center for Land Use Interpretation. Additionally, students will produce their own art and science experiments. The course will be held in conjunction with HMC's Nelson Speaker Series on the theme of art and science, held on four Tuesday evenings and one Thursday evening at 7:30pm.

COURSE STRUCTURE:

Read about art and science...watch and listen to art/artist...synthesize and write blog entry in solitude...discuss issues in class...be inspired...repeat weekly...develop a project or essay idea...propose it to others...listen to feedback... possibly collaborate with others... refine idea...create an artwork or essay...present it to class and beyond.

Learn about art and science

On the weekend before class, do the reading about the artist(s), science, and topic of the week.

On Tuesday we will look at art and/or attend talks and participate in workshops.

Post a written response on Wednesday by midnight, synthesizing essays and art.

On Thursday we will discuss the artwork and prepare for the next week's topic.

Create artwork inspired by or created through science and technology

Meanwhile, think about an art and science project that you could create with your own skills and interests. At midterm, you'll propose your idea to the class, and receive feedback. After proposing an idea individually, you can team up with one other person in class, and propose a new idea or refine one you had before. Report on your refined project idea, and receive approval from professor for its feasibility. Complete your project by the end of class.

ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING:

Attendance and participation (20%):

Your attendance at all Nelson Speaker Series talks is required. Do not take this course if you cannot attend the talks. You are also expected to attend and actively participate in all class meetings, which means coming to class prepared to discuss the reading and art. Over three absences and/or chronic lateness will substantially undermine your grade. Only medical excuses written by a doctor will be accepted.

Discussion leader (5%):

Along with your weekly blog, post a reading summary and two or three questions for discussion. Come to class prepared to lead discussion.

Blog (30%):

Post a weekly formally written response, addressing the art and reading through thematic lenses. Please use MLA Guidelines for references.

Midterm (20%):

Individual proposals of projects and synthesis of first half of class

Project report (5%):

Update on progress on project and collaboration; determine whether to do written or creative project for final.

Final project (A) or (B) with presentation (20%):

(A) 10 page analytical essay on theme or individual artist or

(B) creative project and 2 page essay of intentions

SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS, SPEAKERS, AND TOPICS

*Please see online syllabus for reading, links, and updated information. All readings can be found on Sakai: Resources: Reading.

Week 1. Art Science Technology	September 4 What is art? What is science? Definitions and methods. The problem of interdisciplinarity. A framework for discussing sci-art.	September 6 Introductions Reading Summary Discussion of reading Discussion leader sign-up Blog post 1 and catalog due
Week 2. Cabinets Of Curiosity	September 11 Presentation: history of art and science, institutional contexts, contemporary art groups, exhibit display Reading: Joy Kenseth, 'A World in One Closet Shut.' in The Age of the Marvelous. Kenseth, Ed. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1991. Blog post 2 due Wednesday September 12	September 13 Discussion leaders: Matt and Lauren Nishizaki Plan field trip
		September 15 or 16 Field Trip Information [link] Museum of Jurassic Technology & Center for Land Use Interpretation
Week 3. Art & Science in LA	September 18  Field Trip Reports Reading: Rugoff, "Beyond Belief: Museum as Metaphor" in Visual Display: Culture Beyond Appearances.	September 20 No Class Meeting Blog post 3 due
Week 4. Math Art Science Communication	September 25 Reading due: First two pages on the Menger Sponge at Institute For Figuring [link] and Massimiano Bucchi. Science and the Media: Alternative Routes in Science Communication. London, GBR: Routledge, 1998. Introduction. In class: Menger Sponge-making workshop. Come with questions for Wertheim. Speaker 7:30pm: Margaret Wertheim	September 27 Discussion: aesthetics of math and physics; amateur and outsider approaches, eco art Leaders: Tim and Ana Blog post 4 due
Week 5. Eco Art	October 2 Presentation: Reverend Talen, Rob Fischer, Superflex, Danien Hirst Reading: Weintraub, Eco-Centric Topics	October 4 Discussion: Eco Art Leaders: Nicole and Efe No Blog due
Week 6. Interspecies Art	October 9 Presentation: Interspecies Art Readings: Matthew Fuller, "Art for Animals"	October 11 Discussion: Interspecies Art Leaders: Grecia and Angela Blog 5
Week 7. Data Art	October 16 Art and technology presentation Leaders: Kevin and Emma	October 18 Workshop with Roger Malina Speaker 7:30pm: Roger Malina No Blog
Week 8. Midterm	October 23 NO CLASS	October 25 Midterms due; Pitches in class
Week 9. Machine Art	October 30 Speaker (in class only): Mark Allen No reading: Watch these videos: http://vimeo.com/22973860 http://vimeo.com/22781774 http://vimeo.com/36510234	November 1 Discussion Leaders: Dave and Sarah Nichols Activity with Sara Kapadia Blog 6
Week 10. Space Art	November 6 Speaker 7:30pm: Marko Pelijhan Reading: Brian Holmes "Coded Utopia"and Artic Perspective International: Geopolitics and Autonomy pages 1-36 See: http://makrolab.ljudmila.org http://arcticperspective.org	November 8 Discussion Leaders: Sarah S. Blog 7
Week 11. Creativity	November 13 Speaker 7:30pm : Carl Stone Midterm discussion D. Bohm, "On Creativity" (sakai) and TBA Project Update Due / Final Essay Proposal Due	November 15 Discussion Leaders: Chris and Max Blog 8
Week 12. Advising Days and Thanksgiving	November 20 No Class	November 22 Thanksgiving: No Class
Week 13. Gene Art	November 27 Presentation: Gene Art Reading: Anker, Tactical Biopolitics	November 29 Discussion leaders: Lauren S. and Mary Elise Blog 9 due
Week 14. Bio Art	December 4 Reading: Critical Art Ensemble View: Strange Culture In-class discussion with Kurtz Speaker: Steve Kurtz	December 6 Course Evaluation Blog 10  due
Week 15. Present Final Projects	December 11 Presentations Final Projects Due	December 13 Presentations - Final Class Exhibition Reception 5:30pm-7:30pm Platt Campus Center

Cover of Ionic Magazine Issue 3.

The art work was accepted as an illustration for an art-science magazine, IONIC Magazine, my illustration was also picked as the front cover

http://www.ionicmagazine.co.uk/#/magazine/4570781055

Early Genius: Focusing the Lens

This was a multi-level, mixed media installation. There are three scientists whose childhood and pivotal life experiences were explored: Rosalind Franklin, Louis Pasteur and John Maynard Smith. The installation was interactive, involved some basic statistics, was immersive and involved the play of the local environment as well as some performance art. The installation was also made accessible by people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.