Hidden in Plain Sight: Brains, Perception, Fabric Arts, and Physics

Hidden in Plain Sight: Brains, Perception, Fabric Arts, and Physics

Aired Saturday, August 20, 2022

Hidden in Plain Sight: Brains, Perception, Fabric Arts, and Physics

Show #191

Talking about things that are right in front of us but are hidden from our eyes and brains due to camouflage, neurobiology, or wavelength. We will explore the world around us through light and optics, quilts, and brain.

Guests

Andy Gavrin, Physicist; Jheel Patel, Neuroscientist; Laurie Gavrin, Quilter

Hidden in Plain Sight: Brains, Perception, Fabric Arts, and Physics

Watch Local: Hoosier Documentaries That Inspire

Watch Local: Hoosier Documentaries That Inspire

Aired Saturday, August 13, 2022

Watch Local: Hoosier Documentaries That Inspire

Show #190

Talking about how Hoodox puts a spotlight on creators and community members, including all the conversation that happens when important and inspiring themes are shared through the power of storytelling. Katelyn is a talented director that has an interesting focus on nature – she’s especially interested in telling stories about creatures that might first appear unlovable. On Hoodox, her short film Snag in the Plan features the northern long-eared bat and her newest film (not yet on Hoodox, but hopefully coming soon) called Hellbender in the Blue is about the Hellbender Salamanders.

Guests

Rocky Walls, Founder of Hoodox and Katelyn Calhoun, Hoodox Board Member and Featured Filmmaker

Innovations in Plasma Light Technology and Art

Innovations in Plasma Light Technology and Art

Aired Saturday, August 6, 2022

Innovations in Plasma Light Technology and Art

Show #189

Talking about Wayne Strattman’s work encompassing over 30 years of innovation in lighted glass plasma technology, as an artist, designer, researcher, teacher, advocate and author. “Essentially what I do is take electricity and turn it into light using glass as the medium” Wayne combines his background training in engineering with his love of sculpture and interest in the history of electricity—specifically those technologies using glass—Wayne not only taught himself the field without any formal glass training but also proceeded to pioneer many new techniques now intrinsic to his medium. We will explore his newest exhibit “Pure Effects” at the Sandwich Glass Museum in Sandwich, MA.

Guests

Wayne Strattman, Strattman Design, Boston

The Human Spirit: Creating Solutions to Environmental Challenges

The Human Spirit: Creating Solutions to Environmental Challenges

Aired Saturday, July 30, 2022

The Human Spirit: Creating Solutions to Environmental Challenges

Show #188

Talking about the ways people can create solutions to all the challenges we face. Creativity is essential to our future and how do we create a social impact, climate focused accelerator help target innovators in frontline communities?  How do we leverage technology to harmonize and make job creation that is geared toward creating a better future for all people. Formerly with the Centre for Disruptive Tech Partners in Cape Town, South Africa, Sharron uses digital transformational strategies to upskill and reskill individuals in the workplace.

 

 

Guests

Sharron McPherson, CEO, Green Jobs Machine

The Human Spirit: Creating Solutions to Environmental Challenges

Urban Ecology: The Intersection Between Humans and Nature in Cities

Urban Ecology: The Intersection Between Humans and Nature in Cities

Aired Saturday, July 23, 2022

Urban Ecology: The Intersection Between Humans and Nature in Cities

Show #187

Talking about how humans think and make decisions in the context of an urban natural environment. We will explore Patrick’s unique project to create ecological signage along the waterway with students in his Urban Ecology Class that use the arts to teach science. We will also explore ways the tools of social science blend together with the expertise and knowledge of natural sciences to transform how we think about our natural world? Can transdisciplinary collaboration lead to new and more effective solutions to the problems facing our watersheds?

Guests

Dr. Patrick Lee Gentry, Lecturer, Biology Department, IUPUI School of Science

Urban Ecology: The Intersection Between Humans and Nature in Cities

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