Emily Dustman: The Natural World

Emily Dustman is an antidisciplinarian; intertwining science, art, and innovative teaching practices.  In this episode, she talks about the importance of field work, awareness of the entire ecosystem, respecting the history, doing things differently, and collaboration through creation.

About the Guest

Emily A. Dustman is an antidisciplinarian whose practice blurs and expands the boundaries between art and science. She is the founder and creative director of E-Squared Magazine, an award-winning international print publication archived at Stanford that draws from diverse fields of inquiry to spark creative thought, experimentation, and cultural transformation.

Dustman’s work intertwines scientific research, visual art, and innovative pedagogy. She has been published in peer-reviewed journals for her research on species of conservation concern, and her academic journey includes leading science courses and STEAM curriculum development across universities. After completing a Natural Science Illustration program at the Rhode Island School of Design and painting the Turtles of Rhode Island through research at Harvard’s Museum of Comparative Zoology, she has championed the use of art to communicate complex scientific ideas. Currently pursuing doctoral research focused on integrating art into science education, Emily teaches biology, environmental science, and sci-art workshops while creating work that invites curiosity, dialogue, and transformative understanding.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilydustman/
Website: http://www.emilydustman.com/
Magazine: https://www.esquaredmagazine.com/

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