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The Dennis Rosen Memorial Trust Newsletter: March 2007

Welcome to the Dennis Rosen Memorial Trust Newsletter, which features 
news of the work of the Trust, and news on science-art interactions in 
the UK and internationally, including events, publications, grant 
schemes and other initiatives that are within the remit of the Trust.

We welcome contributions and feedback for the next issue, which will be 
sent in April/May 2007. Please complete the form at
http://www.rosentrust.org.uk/news_contribute.html or email 
editor [at] rosentrust.org.uk.


Events: Oxford, UK: Born to be Artist or Scientist? The Search for 
Genius, 26 Feb 2007, 19:30

Ever since the first bright spark discovered fire, the recipe for 
genius has been one of society's most alluring quests. Can the insights 
of modern neuroscience help us define and understand this phenomenon? 
Dr Mark Lythgoe, a neurophysiologist who also develops novel techniques 
for investigating brain and cardiac function, and explores possible 
therapies for stroke and epilepsy, will question whether we are 
pre-disposed at birth for certain abilities, such as creativity.
Science Oxford,  1-5 London Place, Oxford, OX4 1BD, £3, SO Friends and 
TOT members free
http://www.lecturelist.org/content/view_lecture/3908


Events: Online: On Visual Culture and Bioscience, 5 – 13 March 2007

Experts from around the world will discuss the intersections between 
the visual arts and the life sciences at this international event, 
which will take place on the internet. A group of 30 participants – 
comprised of artists, scientists, historians, ethicists, curators, 
sociologists, and writers – will present a variety of perspectives on 
topics such as artists in the lab, imaging in art and bioscience, and 
the sociological implications of the growing connections between the 
two fields. Co-organised by the Office of Exhibitions and Cultural 
Programs of the National Academy of Sciences and the Center for Art, 
Design and Visual Culture at the University of Maryland, Baltimore 
County.
http://www.visualcultureandbioscience.org


Events: London, UK: Reminder: Call For Papers - Science & the Public 
Conference, 19 May 2007

This academic conference aims to bring together the strands of academia 
that consider science as it intersects with non-scientific cultures.  
Topics covered may include the dichotomy between "science" and "the 
public" , science and the arts (including science fiction), innovation 
studies and science policy research, popular science, NGOs, science and 
development, the continuing application of the "deficit model", public 
programmes aiming at "Engagement with Science", boundary work, specific 
media: films, the internet, museums, radio and others, science and 
education: young vs. old, formal vs. informal. The organisers stress 
that contemporary and historical work is welcome, that submission is 
not limited to those within the science studies community, or only from 
the UK. Abstracts (no longer than 300 words) for a 20-minute 
presentation should be emailed to scienceandpublic [at] googlemail.com by 
1st March 2007.


Events: London, UK: Plastics - Looking at the Future & Learning from 
the Past, 23-25 May 2007

A three day conference for 
engineers/scientists/srtists/designers/museum professionals covering 
the various issues raised by the instability of plastic materials in 
collections. The discipline of Conservation straddles both arts and 
sciences and is an excellent meeting point for people from both worlds. 
 We hope that strong links will be established between science 
departments in universities (chemistry, materials science), fine arts 
departments and with independent artists. From these links we hope that 
artists may learn more about the properties of materials they use and 
scientists may learn more about the theory and practice of art.
Victoria & Albert Museum, London. £195, £145 students
http://www.vam.ac.uk/activ_events/courses/conferences/


Events: San Sebastian, Spain: Call for artwork: Bridges Conference on 
Mathematics, Music, Art, Architecture & Culture, 24 - 27 July 2007

The Bridges Conferences, running annually since 1998, brings together 
practicing mathematicians, scientists, artists, educators, musicians, 
writers, computer scientists, sculptors, dancers, weavers, model 
builders in a lively atmosphere of exchange and mutual encouragement. 
Important components of these conferences, in addition to formal 
presentations, are hands-on workshops, gallery displays of visual art, 
working sessions with artists who are crossing the mathematics-arts 
boundaries, and musical/theatrical events in the evening. Images of any 
submitted artwork  and accompanying descriptive data and technical 
description (see below) should be submitted between February 15 and 
March 15, 2007, to:  Robert Fathauer (tessellations [at] cox.net) 
Notification of acceptance will be made via e-mail by April 15.
School of Architecture, The University of the Basque Country, San 
Sebastian (Donostia), Spain, $180 registration fee
http://www.bridgesmathart.org/2007/2007-announcement.html


Funding: Reminder: Arts Awards, Wellcome Trust, closing dates 
throughout 2007

The Arts Awards support projects that engage the public with biomedical 
science through the arts. The scheme aims to stimulate interest, 
excitement and debate about biomedical science through the arts; 
examine the social, cultural, and ethical impact of biomedical science; 
support formal and informal learning; encourage new ways of thinking; 
encourage high quality interdisciplinary practice and collaborative 
partnerships in arts, science and/or education practice. All art forms 
are covered by the programme: dance, drama, performance arts, visual 
arts, music, film, craft, photography, creative writing or digital 
media. We invite applications for projects which engage adult audiences 
and/or young people. Projects should have some biomedical scientific 
input either through a scientist taking on an advisory role or through 
direct collaboration. Applicants are encouraged to investigate new 
methods of interdisciplinary working as well as new models of 
engagement in biomedical science. Applicants and activities must be in 
the UK or the Republic of Ireland and the activity must take place in 
the UK or Republic of Ireland. For small to medium sized projects (up 
to and including £30 000) there will be four deadlines in 2007: 16 
March, 13 July, 28 September and 15 November. For large projects (over 
£30 000) the deadline is 27 April 2007.
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/node2580.html


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