UC Davis Art/Science Fusion Program

A woman speaks into a microphone at a podium in front of a colorful botanical mosaic mural featuring detailed illustrations of flowers, plants, insects, and labeled plant species.
A group of volunteers works together on a large outdoor mosaic mural depicting trees, leaves, and branches. Several people stand on ladders while others smile and pose in front of the colorful artwork.
Name
UC Davis Art/Science Fusion Program
Short Description
Students learn science through hands-on art making in this UC Davis program, working in ceramics, painting, textiles, photography, songwriting, and more. It grew out of Entomology 1: Art, Science and the World of Insects, a course launched in 2000 by entomologist Diane Ullman and ceramicist Donna Billick, who now co-direct the program. Housed in the Science and Society Program, it serves UC Davis students, K–12 students, and community members, often in partnership with the UC Davis Arboretum.
Description
Students learn science through hands-on art-making in this UC Davis program, working in ceramics, painting, textiles, photography, songwriting, and more. It grew out of Entomology 1: Art, Science and the World of Insects, a course launched in 2000 by entomologist Diane Ullman and ceramicist Donna Billick, who now co-direct the program. Housed in the Science and Society Program, it serves UC Davis students, K–12 students, and community members, often in partnership with the UC Davis Arboretum.
Type
en Academic Program
Founded
2006
Founder
Diane Ullman, Donna Billick
Climate & Ecology Themes
Biodiversity and Species Loss
Concepts
More-than-Human Relations
Methods & Approaches
Art and Science Collaboration
Education and Pedagogy
Discipline / Field
Arts & Design
Natural Sciences
Education
Audience / Engagement
Classroom and Formal Education
Youth
Community
Geographic Scope
Neighborhood / Community
Location
Davis, Calfornia
Website
https://artsciencefusion.weebly.com/who-we-are.html
Rights
Rights held by institution
Current Status
Active
Item sets
California Art & Climate Archive
UC Davis
Media
A woman speaks into a microphone at a podium in front of a colorful botanical mosaic mural featuring detailed illustrations of flowers, plants, insects, and labeled plant species.Nature’s Gallery
A group of volunteers works together on a large outdoor mosaic mural depicting trees, leaves, and branches. Several people stand on ladders while others smile and pose in front of the colorful artwork.ceramic tree full of life