Encounters podcast from Stanford Arts

Encounters podcast from Stanford Arts

Encounters: Where Creative and Scientific Inquiry Meet

A Mini Series Podcast with Janani Balasubramanian

Encounters delves into the evolving nexus of creative and scientific inquiry at the dynamic research ecosystem of Stanford University with host Denning Visiting Artist Janani Balasubramanian. Each episode will discuss how art catalyzes cross-disciplinary play–from the physics and metaphors of the interstellar medium to how information theory connects to mythology from the ancient past–featuring leading researchers, innovators, and thought visionaries. The series will also provide listeners with a window into Balasubramanian’s residency, with field scenes captured at key moments across campus.

The first episode features Ellen Oh, Director of Interdisciplinary Arts Programs at Stanford Arts, as they discuss the necessity of co-creative practice. New episodes drop on Wednesdays:

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July 17
What is Co-Creation?
with Ellen Oh


July 24
Art as a Meeting Place
with Srinija Srinivasan

July 31
Challenging Metaphors: Redefining Scientific Narratives in Astrophysics
with Susan Clark

August 4
The Future of Co-Creation
with Tsachy Weissman and Natalie Gosnell


Denning Visiting Artist Janani Balasubramanian, ‘12, is hosted by the Department of Electrical Engineering, Stanford Compression Forum, the Physics Department, and the Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology, with funding from the Stanford Visiting Artist Fund in Honor of Roberta Bowman Denning.

Encounters is created and produced by Taylor Jones and recorded at Bing Concert Hall thanks to Stanford Live.

For more information, please contact Ellen Oh at ellenoh@stanford.edu.