Natural Sciences and Visual Studies Merge!

At the Natural Sciences and Visual Studies Merge, students of the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) visit Kemp Natural Resources Station to complete a series of short term research studies on the ecology of the forests and lakes in the area. Stepping out of their academic comfort zone and into a natural science field course these students are majoring in fine arts, product design, illustration or communication design. Participants will hear short summary presentations of their findings exploring a variety of ecological aspects and an overview of their art and design interests. Topics can range from ‘do biotic factors drive biodiversity’ to ‘implications of different forest management strategies’ and everything in between, depending on each student’s personal research interest.