Presented By: Museum of Natural History
Farrand Memorial Lecture
Counter-Culture: The art and science of microbes
This event will be live streamed on the U-M Museum of Natural History website, ummnh.org.
The existence of the microbial universe calls us to creativity. Whether harnessing the carbon-capturing power of blue-green algae or compelling society to care about something too small to see, art is often the answer. Join us for a panel discussion on the importance of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) collaborations in understanding and spreading awareness about microbial systems. This Farrand Lecture will bring together three U-M professionals who have captured the magnificence of the microbial world through art and design.
- Moderated by April Baer, host of Michigan Radio's Stateside program.
- Jim Cogswell, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor and professor of Art & Design in the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design, creator of the Unseen Worlds vinyl mural.
- Erica Gardner, PhD student in the U-M Department of Chemical Engineering, co-creator of the Microbial Masterpieces Project.
- Anthony Vecchiarelli, assistant professor in the U-M Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and researcher behind UMMNH’s Algae and the Climate Crisis exhibit.
A public reception will precede the lecture at the U-M Museum of Natural History beginning at 6:00 p.m. The museum is located in the Biological Sciences Building, 1105. N. University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI. The Central Campus Classroom Building is a short walk, at grade, from the museum.
The Farrand Memorial Lecture honors the memory of Dr. William R. Farrand, who served as director of the U-M Exhibit Museum of Natural History for seven years (July 1993-June 2000), as well as his long career as a professor in the U-M Department of Geological Sciences. Past lectures have covered topics such as U-M collections, astronomy, biodiversity, evolution, and climate change.
The Farrand Lecture is a featured event in the museum’s Microverse theme semester. Thanks to Michigan Radio, media sponsor of this event.
The U-M College of Literature, Science and the Arts (LSA) and the U-M Museum of Natural History greatly value inclusion and access for all. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to enable your full participation in this event. Please contact the museum’s main office at ummnh.office@umich.edu or 734-764-0480 if you would like to request disability accommodations or have any questions or concerns. We ask that you provide advance notice to ensure sufficient time to meet requested accommodations. Live captioning will be provided for this event.
The existence of the microbial universe calls us to creativity. Whether harnessing the carbon-capturing power of blue-green algae or compelling society to care about something too small to see, art is often the answer. Join us for a panel discussion on the importance of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) collaborations in understanding and spreading awareness about microbial systems. This Farrand Lecture will bring together three U-M professionals who have captured the magnificence of the microbial world through art and design.
- Moderated by April Baer, host of Michigan Radio's Stateside program.
- Jim Cogswell, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor and professor of Art & Design in the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design, creator of the Unseen Worlds vinyl mural.
- Erica Gardner, PhD student in the U-M Department of Chemical Engineering, co-creator of the Microbial Masterpieces Project.
- Anthony Vecchiarelli, assistant professor in the U-M Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and researcher behind UMMNH’s Algae and the Climate Crisis exhibit.
A public reception will precede the lecture at the U-M Museum of Natural History beginning at 6:00 p.m. The museum is located in the Biological Sciences Building, 1105. N. University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI. The Central Campus Classroom Building is a short walk, at grade, from the museum.
The Farrand Memorial Lecture honors the memory of Dr. William R. Farrand, who served as director of the U-M Exhibit Museum of Natural History for seven years (July 1993-June 2000), as well as his long career as a professor in the U-M Department of Geological Sciences. Past lectures have covered topics such as U-M collections, astronomy, biodiversity, evolution, and climate change.
The Farrand Lecture is a featured event in the museum’s Microverse theme semester. Thanks to Michigan Radio, media sponsor of this event.
The U-M College of Literature, Science and the Arts (LSA) and the U-M Museum of Natural History greatly value inclusion and access for all. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to enable your full participation in this event. Please contact the museum’s main office at ummnh.office@umich.edu or 734-764-0480 if you would like to request disability accommodations or have any questions or concerns. We ask that you provide advance notice to ensure sufficient time to meet requested accommodations. Live captioning will be provided for this event.
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