As a part of the program, Emerging Scholars must participate in The University’s Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities Conference. This year, the event will be separated into two days with a creative showcase kick off and then the following day will be the annual conference. At the Emerging Scholars Program, we believe that creativity enables innovation. Along with other major changes to our program’s structure, we are encouraging a focus on STEAM over STEM. The creative showcase allows students in the arts – dance, theatre, music, poetry, fashion design, creative media, and public relations – to showcase their research. Some of the acts include Documenting Justice: Private Probation and the Court System in Alabama; October 14, 1996; Conception and Implementation: Secret Meals Grand Gala; and Hamlet Act III Scene II.
Another way the creative showcase will incorporate the arts and research is through the Da Vinci Studio. This is a project that pairs a researcher with an artist to capture the essence of the project on canvas. After the showcase, these paintings will be auctioned off.
Science cannot exist without art, and vice versa. As Leonardo Da Vinci said “Principles for the development of a complete mind: study the science of art. Study the art of science. Realize that everything connects to everything else.” We highly encourage our scholars to support their peers in the arts, and those in the arts, to support their peers in the sciences.
The Creative Showcase will be held in the Ferguson Theatre on 3/29 starting at 5 PM. Refreshments will be provided.
This article was originally posted at emergingscholars.ua.edu on March 10, 2017
Science cannot exist without art, and vice versa. As Leonardo Da Vinci said “Principles for the development of a complete mind: study the science of art. Study the art of science. Realize that everything connects to everything else.” We highly encourage our scholars to support their peers in the arts, and those in the arts, to support their peers in the sciences.
The Creative Showcase will be held in the Ferguson Theatre on 3/29 starting at 5 PM. Refreshments will be provided.
This article was originally posted at emergingscholars.ua.edu on March 10, 2017