STEM-A Lectures
Lectures in 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 art. STEM-A focuses on the development of artistic critical dialog and analysis of STEM subjects. Lectures help to facilitate class room experiences, by allowing the students access to fresh perspectives on STEM-A, creating inspirational experiences 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.
Students Create an Event featuring Live Video Mixing and Performances. Under the supervision of the workshop leaders, participants will learn to create and develop a live video patch for
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, 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 affect 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.
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 to develop new ideas and approaches to teaching STEM through educational public outreach, and NPO's.
