Some people call New York City a ‘concrete jungle.’ This metaphor refers in part to the city’s lack of greenery … More
Category: Materials
Exhibiting Empathy
On any given day, we see horrible images of violence, famine, floods, habitat and environmental loss on the news or … More
The Art of the Syllabus
A syllabus is an essential guide that communicates the what, why, when, and how for learning within an academic course. … More
Art on the Spectrum
For individuals on the autism spectrum, communicating through visual art can have a positive outcome in establishing their position within … More
Artful Nurturing
Nature has a unique way of creatively making its mark. Examples can be seen via the intricate lines, shape and … More
Artful Qualitization: Ecotones
Meghann Riepenhoff’s cyanotype prints bridge the physicality and symbolic nature of art making in conjunction with nature’s phenomenal forces. This … More
Artfully Failing
In our society, we associate negative opinions and emotions with failure. In truth, failure is a significant ‘teachable moment’ that … More
The Kids Are Alright
Throughout this blog, I have frequently written about and cited the work of Tim Rollins as a valuable contributor to … More
Collaborating with Kids for a Green New World
The enduring understanding among scientists is that climate change is happening all around us at an accelerated pace. Recently published … More
Are we there yet?
“Are we there yet?” To answer this question, we might respond with several questions of our own, such as: “who … More
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