THE SCI ART COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM (SACP)

 

Since 2024, the Sci-Art Collaborative Program (SACP) has generated a campus wide series of events, programs, workshops and exhibitions which bring together people around the arts and sciences.  SACP is an attempt to break down traditional barriers (physical and psychological) within the university, in order to achieve unique and collaborative outcomes.  SACP introduces people from different departments, centers of study, on and off campus populations.  This project fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, new initiatives, and creative outcomes. 

 

Common elements for both the sciences and the arts is the ability to practice, have logical, factual critical thinking skills and creativity to function as a scientist or practice as an artist. The emphasis is on sustainability, the environment and ecosystems, recycling.  Conceptual underpinnings relate to the physical sciences, social sciences and philosophy. 

 

Several of the SACP initiatives have a hands-on, direct engagement component, enhancing the learning experience for participants.  The SACP aims to develop critical thinking skills, problem solving, increase retention, and provide engaging environments for learning.  This process draws on multiple senses and is inherently a social experience.  One of the struggles that Universities are finding in the post-pandemic era is a fracturing of the fragile community and socials aspect of the university experience.  SACP provide options for engagement that correlate to the classroom curriculum and also general life education outside the formal learning environment.

 

Part of the program includes a series of pop-up exhibitions and presentations, programs, across campus will aim to create a Wunderkammer- like experience, where faculty, staff and students are directly, and through osmosis, learning about what is happening on this campus.

 

 

Founding Members of Advisory Team