254 Soils and Art: I

Oral Session
SSSA Division: Forest, Range & Wildland Soils
The image of soil in visual, written, and oral forms of art has a history long and rich. This half-day session seeks presentations to discuss novel ways that soils are featured in the arts. Presentations are particularly sought that discuss how art has influenced teaching, research, or communicating soil science, or about how artistic expression can help broaden society's appreciation of Earth’s soil.
Cosponsor(s):

Environmental Quality, Land Management & Conservation, Pedology, Soil Education and Outreach
K-12 Outreach and Activities Community, Social Media in Education/Extension Community, Global Digital Soil Map Community

Tuesday, November 5, 2013: 2:50 PM-4:55 PM
Marriott Tampa Waterside, Grand Ballroom A

Community Leader:
Daniel Richter
Organizer:
Kenneth Cornelius J. Van Rees
Moderator:
Gloria Rapalee
2:50 PM
Introductory Remarks
2:55 PM
Ephemeral Natures: Soil Decomposition Processes In Contemporary Art.
Farrah Fatemi, Saint Michael's College; Laura Fatemi, DePaul University Art Museum; Liam Heneghan, DePaul University
3:10 PM
Soils to Pigments: Merging of the Sciences and Arts in Soil Science.
Kenneth Cornelius J. Van Rees, University of Saskatchewan; Allyson Glenn, University of Saskatchewan; Chris Van Donkelaar, University of Saskatchewan
3:25 PM
Beyond Dirty Pictures: Soils in the Art Classroom.
Deborah Kozlowski, Woods Charter School; David L. Lindbo, USDA-NRCS
3:40 PM
Break
4:10 PM
Exploring Science Through the Lens of Art.
Elizabeth Garton, Oregon State University; Jay Stratton Noller, Oregon State University
4:25 PM
Soil As Community's Colour.
Chris Van Donkelaar, University of Saskatchewan
4:40 PM
Writing Appalachian Ecology: Essays, Outreach and Learning.
Mary Beth Adams, USDA Forest Service (FS); Katie Fallon, West Virginia University
4:55 PM
Adjourn