Linking Science and Technology with Arts and the Next Generation—The Experimental Artist Residency “STEAM Imaging”
The author describes why and how she designed an artist-in-residence (a-i-r) project within a research institute for applied science as a dialog-oriented form of science communication (sci-com). Together with scientist Sabrina Haase, artist Yen Tzu Chang, software architect Alexander Köhn, and sound designer David Black, the author realized the “STEAM Imaging” pilot project as a conceptual framework for fostering meaningful collaborative engagement of pupils, scientists, and an artist. The project connects tools for computer-assisted medicine with teaching topics from the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), programming for sound art, creating plaster models, as well as discussions on ethical topics. The aim was to foster the engagement and ownership of future technology by examining enhanced paths of STEM education, breaking down barriers between disciplines, and exploring flexible forms of learning and cooperation.