Using Art to Bring Science Out of the Lab

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Chris Curran

For over a decade, the Bioart Scientific Image and Video Competition has provided an artistic vehicle for biological scientists to share their research beyond the confines of their lab and professional circles. Chris Curran, one of the Bioart judges, joins us to talk about the Bioart competition, the intersection of art and science, and how teachers might use stunning visuals to inspire students and advance scientific literacy.

About Our Guest

Christine Perdan Curran is a professor of biological sciences at Northern Kentucky University and director of the NKU Neuroscience Program. She also represents the Society for Birth Defect Research & Prevention for the FASEB board, and serves as a judge for the FASEB Bioart competition.

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Featured image courtesy of Christian Bonatto/BioArt, CC BY-NC-ND

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