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Afrofuturism: Black to the Future
In recent years there has been a surge in popularity and interest surrounding “Afrofuturism.” A theoretical framework to explore new futures, Afrofuturism serves as a genre that encompasses science fiction, art, literature, and even activism in a forward-leaning/anti-colonial way. If you have seen Marvel’s Black Panther series then you have already been exposed to this […]
people and place
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Migrations: A Long Way from Home
Migration is a fundamental process for both humans and animals. It involves movement from one place to another, often driven by survival, environmental changes, or the search for better opportunities. This phenomenon has inspired countless artistic expressions, one of which is the captivating installation "Migrations" by Olivia Guethling.
people and place
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Exquisite Creatures: The Human-Creature Connection
The human and creature worlds are inseparable. By experiencing the perspective of creatures in our environment and understanding the cultural importance of creatures to communities, we can gain appreciation and empathy for the natural world. Similar to artists such as Christopher Marley and his Exquisite Creatures exhibit at OMSI, creators and conservationists bring new perspectives […]
design and industry science, people and place
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Dingers and Data: Science, Heritage, & Baseball
Baseball is a menagerie of numbers and statistical data. For the storied history of the sport, information has been integral to the game of baseball. This storied history is important to note—especially when considering how data can be used to manipulate reality. Critical analysis of these figures and charts must be used to understand the […]
people and place
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Stop-Motion as STEAM
Have you ever seen movies like Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio and wondered, “How do they do that?” Let’s take a trip to Academy Award–winning stop-motion studio, ShadowMachine, to find the answer. STEAM has been integrated into filmmaking since the very beginning. Advancements in photochemistry and engineering gave way to the camera, which allowed for all types of […]
people and place
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Busting Mis/Dis Information
In a ever changing digital landscape a person's ability to learn, believe, and spread both mis and disinformation is becoming more common.
science skills and core concepts
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Video Games: Pen and Pixel
More than mere data. Since the late 1980s, the video game industry has been in an arms race for “realism.” Which system has the “best graphics?” How many bits can we store in the cartridge? What experience is the most immersive?
design and industry science
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The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon
The John Day Fossil Beds capture over 40 million years of central Oregon’s plant and animal life. As the hot, wet semi-tropical climate (shown in the Clarno Nut Beds), became cooler and drier, new plants and animals evolved. The earlier semi tropical forests changed to more open hardwood forests mixed with lakes and swamps (seen […]
Color Changing Chemistry
Make a color-changing chemical indicator from a vegetable!
people and place
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Understand & Celebrate: Juneteenth
Learning about justice and freedom is an ongoing process. Explore resources to continue expanding your knowledge of the Juneteenth holiday, hard histories, and how they can be celebrated.
people and place
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