A Multicultural Microbial Masque
Disciplines
Biology | Interactive Arts | Interdisciplinary Arts and Media | Microbiology
Abstract (300 words maximum)
Painting with microorganisms is a tradition among microbiologists that has been around since the time of Alexander Fleming, the multi-talented scientist who discovered penicillin. The “paint” is alive and interacting with its environment to create art unlike the static medium used in traditional art forms. Microorganisms can change the color of their environment, add funky texture, and fluoresce under UV light. We will create an interactive art piece that harnesses the incredible potential of bacteria to explore cell-to-cell communication and showcase the diversity in our research group.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
CSM - Molecular and Cellular Biology
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Ramya Rajagopalan
Location
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A Multicultural Microbial Masque
Changed "Fatih" to "Faith" (student author name misspelled)
Painting with microorganisms is a tradition among microbiologists that has been around since the time of Alexander Fleming, the multi-talented scientist who discovered penicillin. The “paint” is alive and interacting with its environment to create art unlike the static medium used in traditional art forms. Microorganisms can change the color of their environment, add funky texture, and fluoresce under UV light. We will create an interactive art piece that harnesses the incredible potential of bacteria to explore cell-to-cell communication and showcase the diversity in our research group.