Lehigh Symposium to Examine How the Arts Catalyze Interdisciplinary Research

Lehigh University Art Galleries (LUAG) and the Vice Provost for Research will host the first “Interdisciplinary Research in the Arts Symposium” later this month.

The first of its kind at Lehigh, the “Interdisciplinary Research in the Arts Symposium” will examine the intersection of the arts with disciplines in the social and natural sciences, health, education, engineering and business.

The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 21 and will offer a platform to share insights, foster collaboration and support the advancement of arts-integrated research.

Open to all, the symposium is being conducted by students and faculty across a wide-range of departments and disciplines. A total of 20 presentations, performances and discussions will take place at LUAG and nearby spaces in Zoellner Arts Center. Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided. Those interested in attending are asked to pre-register.

“The goal of the event is to highlight and promote how the arts catalyze interdisciplinary research, offering new perspectives, methodologies and creative problem-solving approaches that enhance inquiry across disciplines,” said Stacie Brennan ’03, LUAG’s curator of education.

Through its partnerships with faculty, students and staff, as well as community outreach, LUAG serves as a laboratory and a community hub for interdisciplinary exploration, providing a dynamic space where scholars and the public can engage with art as a means of inquiry, innovation and dialogue across fields, Brennan said.

“This event showcases the arts as a convener for community and builds visibility for the museum as a space for learning and engagement,” she said.

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