Join us for a three-part DIY Workshop series on CRISP-CAS9, a genome editing system. Explore the possibilities modern science offers artists, with an internationally-renownedpioneer of biological arts. Prior to the workshop will be an introductory lecture from 5:30-6:30. de Menezes will reflect on the possibilities and strategies of identity and nature, and how they interconnect […]
Learn how to grow materials compatible to the earth, and reduce the amount of plastic, with this overview of the development of mycelium materials. Followed by a “grow-it-yourself” workshop. Ecovative Design LLC is a biomaterials company headquartered in Green Island, New York that provides sustainable alternatives to plastics and polystyrene foams for packaging, building materials […]
Join us as we dig up root stock, transplant saplings, and make new trees with some old school genetic engineering. NATURE Lab is the Sanctuary’s resident ecological education program. NATURE Lab promotes sustainability, and urban research in ecology using art, technology and science. Programming is open to novices and experts alike. We are currently in […]
From his fearless journey reporting on the war front to his scaling of glaciers to share stories on climate change, share the struggles, strategies, and personal process of this path-breaking reporting! Be the Media! workshops teach multimedia skills to community members to develop urgently needed independent local voices. Our goal is to empower the public through […]
In an informal conversation about the creative process, Astra Taylor will share personal strategies as a filmmaker, writer, and political organizer to activate a people’s platform for organizing through diverse media formats. Be the Media! workshops teach multimedia skills to community members to develop urgently needed independent local voices. Our goal is to empower the public […]
Join Ellen Rocco, manager of North Country Public Radio, to learn the secrets of recording a great interview, from research to writing questions to post-production. She will also share her experiences and insights on First Amendment and journalism best practices. Born and raised and schooled in Manhattan, Ellen Rocco moved to the North Country farm […]
Mike Burke is a long time producer with the international daily news program Democracy Now!, with years of experience in all aspects of news production. Join Mike as he shares tips and tricks, processes and strategies, playing DN! excerpts to dissect and discuss. Mike will share techniques for shaping a show to keep audiences engaged. […]
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