Lectures in STEM-A (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics with an Artistic twist.) Inspiring youth to become interested in STEM careers, is most easily done by capturing their eyes, minds and hearts with inspiration. STEM-A focuses on the development of artistic critical dialog, inventive behavior, creative intent and integrates it with STEM subjects. Lectures help to facilitate educational experiences, by allowing the students access to fresh perspectives on STEM-A, creating inspirational beyond the classroom.

Blogging your digital identity

Sarah Chung and Jane Crayton describe theories and practice of blogging and digital identities. This lecture explores aspects of marketing, and storytelling through blogging. Creating digital identities of historical or narrative detail, using audio and video to support your theme and ideas.

Digital Narratives

Jane Crayton discusses her works which depict her biography and identity. Documenting narratives in a format which allows the user to examine the electronic works, and relating them to the personal history of the artist. In a world of technology and data, it is our right to create and guide the information trail which identifies us electronically. By documenting our histories, we are creating our identities in a virtual world of binary information. Don't let your credit score be the only detail defining you on the web!

Ethical Technologist

Information Technology and Ethics are the basics of this lecture covering topics like, The Internet: search engines, filtering, pornography, access, etc., Databases: data mining, privacy, security, etc., Communication: e-mail, social networking, and monitoring, etc., gaming: regulation, violence, addiction, gender stereotyping, educational games, etc., The IT Industry: intellectual property, e-waste, software piracy, etc.

Biotechnology Ethics and the future of humans and technology. Genetics: genetic testing, genetically modified organisms and food, etc., Cloning: stem cells, human cloning, etc., General Biotechnology Ethics: neuroethics, politics and science, xenotransplantation, etc.

Environmental Ethics in Technology, how does technology and development affects our earth. How can we promote responsible developments in technology and media? Dispelling myths of media or technology, and the ability destroy or save us.

Poetic Terrorism and Guerrilla Art

Jane Crayton describes her paper and perspectives on Poetic Terrorism and Guerrilla Art of the 21st Century. Today media and technology are tactics of poetic terrorism and guerrilla art. These tactics are the delivery vehicle for the fear that resonates in the unaware and suddenly captured audience? What is the ethical value of art, and activism through media and technology?

Re-appropriated Art and Collage

Sarah Chung and Jane Crayton discuss their work as artists working in re-appropriated and collage materials. Both artists and teachers have developed unique styles of collage, while utilizing materials, technology and found objects from literally, anywhere, for unique installations, or media exhibitions.

STEM-A Philosophy in Pedagogy

Jane Crayton describes her philosophy in STEM-A pedagogy. A simple hands on approach to teaching Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through Art. By encouraging the inventive and creative nature in her students, Jane educates with a focus on fun. Inspiring her students to develop new ideas and approaches to engaging STEM education, Jane approaches educational public outreach programs, and NPO's as a catalyst in STEM educational norm shifts.