CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The State Farm Center, in partnership with the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB) is unveiling a collaborative art installation. The artwork was installed as part of the Institute’s Art of Science exhibit series, which is also displayed throughout Illinois. The exhibits are intended to help educate and connect the public with the scientific research being done on campus.
The IGB Director Gene Robinson says, “I’m delighted that Art of Science has made it to State Farm Center, one of the premier venues in Illinois and across the country, and I thank Illinois Athletics and the venue’s staff for their collegial partnership. We hope that fans will enjoy the science that animates these stunning images as they take in an exciting Illini game or show on campus. I-L-L!”
John Marquardt, the Associate Director of Athletics/Director of State Farm Center, agrees. “We’re proud to play a part in showcasing some of the amazing scientific research being done on our campus to the hundreds of thousands of visitors who enjoy Illini basketball games, our diverse entertainment lineup, and many other campus and community events each year. The Art of Science display will do just that, while adding visual appeal to a portion of our public concourses. We thank the IGB for their partnership and hope it assists in furthering their noble
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The IGB’s Art of Science program is a celebration of common ground between science and art. Each exhibit comprises images from IGB’s research portfolio, enhanced to highlight the beauty and fascination encountered daily in scientific endeavors. The Art of Science is one of the first of IGB’s outreach initiatives to relate science to the broader public in a relevant and beautiful way. The first Art of Science exhibit took place in 2011 and has since hosted a yearly exhibit open to the public.