Previously an astronomer with the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C., Sally Bensusen applied her science and art backgrounds to become a full-time scientific illustrator beginning in 1981. Based on her art and science backgrounds, she works to promote the use of art in the service of science.
Sally's illustrations were commissioned regularly by the National Geographic Society, the National Science Foundation, Smithsonian Magazine, Scientific American, and Natural History Magazine. She is a former graphic designer and illustrator for NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
Sally received top reviews for her workshops hosted by the Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers on Biodiversity, advocating the regular use of drawing and note taking as part of a STEAM curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics).
She continues to encourage the use of observation through drawing and note-taking in the science classroom.
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Fri, Sep 03, 2021 5:56 PM in Your Top 5 coolest low tech STEM activities
There are 8 (so far) free, low-tech, nature-oriented activities offered here:
https://leonardoprinciple.org/downloads
Some of these activities use easy-to-obtain plants as study subjects, some direct students to explore nature in their own neighborhoods (even in inner cities!), and some are disguised as games. Some of these activities also make allowances for online learning. Have a look....
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Thu, Sep 02, 2021 5:16 PM in The scientific effect of music on life
I'm always intrigued by the use of music as a stimulator of the brain. I have personal experiences with music that address many of your points, 1-8, though I may have a question or two about a couple of your points.
As background for this experiment, I have played flute since I was 7 years old. And I participated in more than one singing group in the past. Just for discussion, I'd like...
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