D.C. Art Science Evening Rendezvous (DASER) is a monthly discussion forum on art and science projects in the national capital region. DASERs provide a snapshot of the cultural environment of the region and foster interdisciplinary networking.  Reservations and a Photo ID are required for admittance. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the event begins at 6 p.m.

This month, the discussion focuses on two dimensional representation in science.

Program

5:30 to 6:00 p.m.       Check in
6:00 to 6:10 p.m.       Welcoming remarks and community sharing time. Anyone in the
                                     audience currently working within the intersections of art and 
                                     science will have 30 seconds to share their work. Please 
                                     present your work as a teaser so that those who are
                                     interested can seek you out during social time following the
                                     event.
6:10 to 7:10 p.m.       Panelists' presentations (15 minutes each)
                                     Eva Ahren
                                     Research Fellow at the Office of History,
                                     National Institutes of Health, Washington, D.C.
                                    James Prosek
                                     Connecticut-based artist, writer, and naturalist
                                    Jeff Siewerdsen
                                    Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
                                    Kaitlin Yarnall
                                    Deputy Creative Director, National Geographic Magazine

7:10 to 7:45 p.m.       Discussion
7:45 to 8:30 p.m.       Reception

DASER is co-sponsored by Cultural Programs of the National Academy of Sciences (CPNAS) and Leonardo, the International Society for the Arts, Sciences, and Technology. DASER fosters community and discussion around the intersection of art and science. The thoughts and opinions expressed in the DASER events are those of the panelists and speakers and do not necessarily reflect the positions neither of the National Academy of Sciences nor of Leonardo.

 Visit CPNAS's website for more information: http://nas.nasonline.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Experience_Future_Events_DASER_June28