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Eureka Stories - The Power of Putting Science Center-Stage

The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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Explore the intersection of science and storytelling in this 90-minute virtual event featuring renowned writers and artists discussing the power and necessity of dramatizing scientific discoveries and the lives of scientists. Delve into the creative processes behind plays, films, novels, musicals, and journalism that bring science to center stage. Join playwright Lauren Gunderson, musical theater writers Kait Kerrigan and Bree Lowdermilk, NPR science correspondent Joe Palca, and astronomer-artist José Francisco Salgado as they share insights on crafting compelling narratives that illuminate the adventure, humanity, and impact of scientific endeavors. Discover how these storytellers translate complex scientific concepts into engaging works that inspire curiosity and wonder about the world around us.

Syllabus

Introduction
General Remarks
Interview
Messy Math
Experimentalism
Moon Song
Language of Science
Kate Carrigan
Translation
Pop Science
Collaboration
Meet Joe Palka
Are you a scientist anymore
Journalism and science
Engaging readers
Science stories
Music stories
Does the facts matter

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