Biology Grad Student Group Promotes Science Through Art
BioEASI (Bio-Education and Art for Science Innovation) is a UC San Diego graduate student organization in the Division of Biological Sciences. Their goal is to increase the public understanding of science using outreach, education, and the arts. http://www.bioeasi.org/
Read MoreArt at the San Deigo Science Festival
The San Diego Science Festival plays host to two science-themed art contests: “Art as Science” and “K-12 Science Art Challenge”. The idea in part is to help increase support for the arts by demonstrating their cross-discipline usefulness.
Read MoreArt Crosses Language Barriers
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears is an online magazine for elementary teachers. The article linked here contains lesson plans and resources designed to teach science through art to eighth graders with language-based learning disabilities, but can be adapted for other age groups and...
Read MoreEarly Childhood STEM Learning Through Art
Wolf Trap is a national park whose activities focus on the performing arts. The page linked here discusses the use of the arts in STEM educational activities of Wolf Trap, and provides links to grant funding, fellowships, internships, and other opportunities.
Read MoreArt Education Helps At-Risk Youth
This paper summarizes the results of four longitudinal studies on art education and performance. Some of the key findings were that students coming from a low socioeconomic situation tend to perform better in science tests, and are more likely to attend college and graduate.
Read MorePBS on STEAM
PBS reporters discuss the impetus behind the push to add art to education in STEM subjects (STEAM). The article mentions local programs and research on STEAM benefits.
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