It is hard to say who inspired whom first: art or science.

What we do know is these intertwined disciplines are better together, pushing each other to improve and engage with the world at large, from fantastic orreries and celestial spheres of old to today’s modern image technology. We can generate captivating images of Jupiter’s polar vortices and drone flights along active lava channels. These creations at the junction of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) have the power to engage anyone in asking “What is that?” and starting them on a path to learning.

In this session, we will bring together scientists who have become artists to express their results, data scientists who use art theory in their infographics and visualizations, and artists who have learned science to make better art. From these perspectives, we will share best practices on how to improve science communications through STEAM partnerships.