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CHEM106 (A non-majors Seminar): 

Think Like a Scientist, Act Like an Artist:

How to Appreciate and Communicate Science

Even though curiosity, creativity, and the desire to benefit society lie at the heart of scientific research, scientists are rarely recognized as creative people, who can connect to their communities; that characterization is typically reserved for artists. The goal for this course is to create an opportunity for any first-year or non-science major student to experience how scientists approach real-world problems using the scientific process, and to communicate their understanding to the general public through the power of artistic representation. Students will compare and contrast scientists' and artists' approach to problems, the tools and limitations of their respective fields, and will discuss effective strategies that scientists can borrow from artists to communicate their data-driven understanding of the world around them while showcasing their inherent creativity.