Research
I have had the privilege of working with Dr. Jessica Hua, Biology Professor at Binghamton University, since 2015 to study the impact of art and design on the public perception, comprehension, and retention of scientific research. Over the years, this has taken the form of interactive art exhibits, scientific research, interviews, a children's book, and a card game.
Exhibitions
Tadpoles, Trematodes, & Toxins: Oh My!
This was my first interactive art exhibit partnering with Dr. Jessica Hua's disease ecology lab at Binghamton University.
Where the Wetlands End
As part of The Hua Lab, I partnered with Lily Garnaat, a fellow designer and RIT graduate, to expand on the work from the previous exhibit.
Unnatural Selection
This was my final exhibition at Binghamton University and it was as part of the 2017 Binghamton University Summer Scholars & Artists Program working with Professor Frank Chang in addition to The Hua Lab.
This exhibit focused on plastic pollution, in Binghamton and abroad in Ecuador.
Results
20% Increase
The use of art to convey scientific concepts increases the public perception of science by roughly 20%.
10% Decrease
This number decreases to roughly 10% for people with scientific backgrounds.
Little/No Change
Those with scientific backgrounds in the specific field of science being communicated through art saw little to no change in their perception.