Creating Art and Education with Microbes

Explore the intersection of art and microbiology in this 29-minute video from the American Society for Microbiology. Discover how agar art can enhance students' understanding of foundational microbiological concepts through a course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE). Join host Jeffrey Maloy and panelists Katherine Lontok, Sarah Adkins, and Jeffrey Morris as they discuss the integration of art into microbiology education and showcase stunning agar art contest winners. Learn about the creative process behind microbial art, including the use of various pigments, colors, and techniques such as diatom arrangement. Gain insights into the growing popularity of agar art competitions and their educational value. Delve into topics like Chromobacterium, sustenance pigments, and the work of artists like Michelle Banks. This engaging discussion offers a unique perspective on combining scientific inquiry with artistic expression to enhance microbiology education.