Integrating arts and science is a growing movement, exemplified by STEAM initiatives worldwide. At my mid-sized university, the benefits of STEAM are being realized through a rich collaboration between the departments of Art History and Biology. In this session, you will dive into the three projects we carried out: i) agar art creation in the teaching laboratory and in public agar art workshops, ii) mentored undergraduate research investigating the microbiomes of artwork in our university collection, iii) formation of a learning community focused on art conservation. Participants will brainstorm how they can establish collaborations in their own settings.
