The Science of Art L&D Team is led by Divya Iyer.

Science of Art

Overview

The Science of Art (SOA) team is an ongoing investigation into the connection between materials science and art. Heightened awareness of this connection has allowed for expansions in both disciplines, including the creation of artificial dyes in the Renaissance Era and the modern advances in computer-aided design (CAD) and additive manufacturing (AM) from the Joris Laarman Lab. We hope to expand the possibilities of what can be done in the MILL and to provide a space for students to be able to apply what they learn in class in an unconventional way.

SOA hosts events that teach undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff more about the art found in materials. Historically, events offered include glass fusing, stained glass, carbon imprints in glass, epoxy, whittling, alcohol ink greetings cards and coasters, soap making, and more. Occasionally, SOA also partners with other organizations on campus for events, such as the Hive and DramaTech.

In addition, student members of SOA create their own or collaborative independent research projects in glass or epoxy fabrication.