Samuel Morse- Artist, Scientist, Inventor

There is a heavy emphasis today put on engaging students in the STEM curriculum – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics - but the chances of being a great scientist, an innovator, an inventor, is improved by exposure and involvement in the arts.

The connection between arts and the sciences is well established in history, but not as fully appreciated today. Leonardo da Vinci is probably the strongest example of the artist/scientist in history, but more modern day examples exist.

Einstein, an accomplished musician, attributed the theory of relativity to musical inspiration. “My theory of relativity occurred to me by intuition, and music is the driving force behind this intuition.”

Richard Feynman is famous in the world of science and physics for his work on the atomic bomb, quantum mechanics, and is considered one of the 10 greatest physicists of all time….He was also a badass bongo player. He attributed “acoustic images” as a tool used in scientific problem solving.

The connection between arts and scientists can include artists Samuel Morse and Robert Fulton. Both well known for their inventions, but less well known that they were accomplished,  professional artists first.

This is a great article on many other famous artist/crafters/inventors like famed film star Hedy Lamarr, who along with a composer friend, created the basis for today’s communication encryption. ( The encryption method was first used by the United States military during the Cuban missile crises)

Studies have found that having at least one intellectually simulating hobby is often a better predictor for success than intelligence tests, school grades or standardized tests.

A recent study, summarized in this article by one of the authors, compares average scientists with those considered to be great innovators and inventors — and it argues that arts & crafts are a common theme among the great.

Famous Artist/Scientists

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Morse

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedy_Lamarr

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Marie_Jacquard

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbott_Handerson_Thayer

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Graham_Bell

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Fulton

Research Links

http://forumblog.org/2013/02/a-creative-future-for-education/

http://www.psychologytoday.com/files/attachments/1035/arts-foster-scientific-success.pdf

https://circle.ubc.ca/bitstream/handle/2429/884/ubc_2008_fall_fogel_krista.pdf?sequence=1

Students & Faculty of Montclair University share their passion for the humanities.

What are the humanities, why are they important, and how do they relate to a robust democracy?

Art & Music Event is a yearly exhibit that encompasses all areas of art and music in various modern and experimental styles.

It is the brainchild of Tracy DiTolla and Rick and Sue Norman. It was envisioned over much discussion, thought and cocktails.

This year’s A&ME will be on October 27, 2012 at the Knights of Columbus 7 Court House Place Oakland, NJ from 3 to 7 p.m.

Featuring: Tracy DiTolla, Rick Norman, Melissa Pasquariello, Michelle Ricci, Emma Rimi, Neal Risdal, Mike Barch, Ty Barch, Ted Richards, Headstone City and more!!!

Come out on October 27th, 2012

More information is available at : http://artandmusicevent.com/

Gallery of last years 2011 Event

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Oakland’s first annual Art in The Park event was a great success born out of the partnership of Oakland Arts, The Farmers’ Market, the Public Events Committee, and the Oakland Public Library.

Organized by Oakland Arts members Tracy DiTolla and Caron McCormick, the event featured numerous Oakland Artists who set up on the library’s lawn directly adjecent to the Farmers’ Market, the show drew numerous Oakland residents and many from neighborhing towns for an early morning art show.

The event ran from 9am to 1pm, and enjoyed the early morning sun before the threat of rain covered the area.

The range of work spanned the gamut of paintings, sculptures, photography, with each artist displaying a professionalism that gave browsers and buyers plenty to enjoy.

Below is a list of artists who participated, and a gallery of photos collected from visitors, residents and artists.

Ted Richards, Scott Scarpelli, Tom Shelton, Marybeth Costello, Janet Howard-Fatta, Tracy DiTolla, Jim DeLillo, Joann Cicero, Renee Maloof McCormick, Heidi L Bilezikian, Dennis Moster, Natasha Poleshuk and Winston Maciel.

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