40: The Deep Intersection of Materials Science and Art (ft. Dr. Jane Cook)

<p>Although not initially obvious, there is a significant overlap between what an artist does and what a “traditional” materials engineer does. Both experiment with different materials or iterations of the same material to identify the best fit, making continuous adjustments and using our creativity until the final product is just right. This episode uncovers the vast overlap between materials science and art as well as the importance of using art to develop your creativity and problem solving mindset.</p> <p>Before we introduce our guest, check out our <a href='https://www.subscribepage.com/mseprofessionaldevelopmentguide'>free professional development guide</a> for materials scientists and engineers!</p> <p>Today’s guest is Dr. Jane Cook, an artist and educator in MSE and art, with experiences as a Museum Director at Penn State and Chief Scientist at the Corning Museum of Glass. In this episode, she dives into the evolution of materials selection in different phases of art, from paintings to glassblowing to statues.</p> <p>In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">The deep intersection of materials science and art</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Similarities between traditional materials engineers and artists</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Polymer vehicles as vehicles for pigments in paintings</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">The materials science behind glassblowing and stained glass</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Metals processing for the Statue of Liberty and the Charging Bull on Wall Street</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">How carbon nanotubes make up the darkest pigment in the world (Vantablack)</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Why it’s important for all MSEs to incorporate art into their lifestyle</li> </ul> <p>Learn more about our MSE Career Development <a href='https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2'>Online Course</a>, which includes more industry-specific information and advice. </p> <p>Also, check out our <a href='htt