Hello, ArtScience Friends and Fellows!

I know it's been a while since I've posted, but things have been moving at a rapid pace here at OK ArtScience Prize!  Our teams have been formed and brainstorming sessions have resulted in some wild and crazy ideas.  I guess it's to be expected when you put together teams who are as uniquely gifted and creative as our 2013 bunch.

To catch you up, we've finished our globes ...

                 

                                           


we stacked some cups ...

        

                                      


AND we're getting ready for our first ever, OK ArtScience Prize LOCK-IN!  I'm a little nervous.  I'm afraid keeping these nine creative bursts of energy it may be similar to trying to control a molecule of Francium.  (Look it up!)

Anyway, I'll keep you "Posted"!

Wow!  It's been a very busy couple of weeks!  The OK ArtScience Prize has changed locations. We now meet at the OK ArtScience Space in the Creative Oklahoma Offices.  We do, however, continue to benefit from our partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Oklahoma County.  They have generously offered the use of their state-of-the-art computer lab for our Field Research days as well as transportation to our group field trips!

Again, I have to sing the praises of our amazing mentors.  They are creative, inventive and totally engaged.  Their dedication to this program is phenomenal.  Our students have already formed great relationships with them and with each other.  As we begin discussing this year's Seed Ideas the level of trust is evident as the ideas fly fast and furious, and without inhibition!

This week, the students worked on finishing up a project presented by Mentor Kim Iraggi. Focusing on the Key Theme of Transformation, the students repurposed old globes.  I am blown away by the results!

 
In addition, the students were treated to a wonderful presentation exploring the ethics of SynBio by Mentor Kay Brooks.  I was impressed with the way she managed to work in clips from one of her all-time favorite movies, "Jurassic Park".  The resulting discussion was provocative and insightful.  I can't wait until our next meeting!

It's Saturday, and while most people took advantage of not having to get up early for work or school, our dedicated ArtScience Mentors were hard at work planing the upcoming ArtScience Prize Kick-off.  What a dedicated group of professionals!

Today the group was introduced to a new member of our team, Wesley Tomlin, who will be working as an intern for OK ArtScience this semester.  Wesley is a Senior at Harding Charter Prep High School and heard about the program through friends who are ArtScience Prize Alumni.  Although his official internship does not begin until February, Wesley has already jumped in and rolled up his sleeves.  Welcome aboard, Wesley!

On Monday, January 7th, I will be visiting both Harding Fine Arts and Harding Charter Prep to invite students to apply to the program.  Assisting me will be Victoria Washington, one of the 2012-13 winners of the Oklahoma Innovation Prize.  Victoria is a Oklahoma ArtScience Prize alumnus who has continued to work closely with the program.  

The day to remember is Thursday, January 10th.  This is the date of the official ArtScience Prize Orientation which will kick-off the program for the 2012-13 school year.  All students who wish to participate in the program must attend this orientation.  The Orientation will be held at the Boys and Girls Club of Oklahoma County, located at 3535 N. Western, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.  Come out and learn how to realize your dreams!

Boys and Girls Club
3535 N. Western

Hello, OK ArtScience Participants and Supporters!

We've just had our second meeting of the new Mentors and plans have been finalized for the start-up of our program this year.  I will be speaking with students in selected High Schools during the next week and we will have our Orientation on Thursday, January 10th at the Boys and Girls Club.  Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Our mentors have been doing their research and have a lot of great ideas that will make our time with the students enjoyable as well as informative.  They are truly a group of well qualified people who are anxious to begin this extraordinary journey with our ArtScience Prize students.  Our next Mentor meeting is Saturday, January 5th at 1:00 PM.

The Annual Scientific Theme for 2012-13 is Synthetic Biology.  Students are challenged to imagine a future made better by taking a more earth-friendly approach to innovation and creativity.  This approach, fueled by their individual passions, has the potential for dreams being realized in a way that makes for a brighter future.  The possibilities are limitless!

If you are a dreamer, a world-changer with passion and compassion, come join us to learn more about Oklahoma ArtScience!

ORIENTATION MEETING

WHEN:       THURSDAY, JANUARY 10th

WHERE:     BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF OK COUNTY

                       3535 N. Western 

TIME:          6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:       Dolisa Muse - dolisa@artscienceprize.org
                                                                         Jane Sutter - jsutter@bgcokc.org

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

WELCOME TO OK ArtScience!

Dolisa Muse

Hello!  Welcome to the OK ArtScience Blogspot.  I am Dolisa Muse, the new Program Coordinator for OK ArtScience.  It has been a little over a month since I came on board with Creative Oklahoma and I'm exhausted!  There has been a flurry of activity and intense planning as we gear up for another year with this amazing program. 

On December 6th we had an Orientation and Training session with DiShon Mills and Andrea Sachdeva from Boston ArtScience.  Although the training was short, we received a wealth of information and encouragement.  Andrea and Dishon left us eager and ready to get started.

Another new and exciting aspect of the program this year is the addition of Jane Sutter and the Boys and Girls Club of OKC!  Jane Sutter is the Director of the Boys and Girls Club and was able to attend our training.  Jane is a dynamic leader and with her assistance this new partnership promises to be a wonderful example of for our community.

I have met several OK ASP student alumni and must say that they are a group of very gifted and talented young people.  They are wonderful examples of the benefits that a program like OK ArtScience Prize can provide to the creative and innovative students of Oklahoma City.

The kick-off for the 2012-13 school year is set for the middle of January.  Once the dates have been finalized all the information will be posted on this blog and on our website.  In the meantime, if you want to know more about OK ArtScience, please visit our website at http://www.artscienceprize.org/oklahoma.

“One must still have chaos in oneself to be able to give birth to a dancing star.” 
― Friedrich Nietzsche

Andrea Sachdeva training the OKC Mentors