Workshops
Another exciting aspect of the Towards a Better Planet Symposium includes the opportunity to further expand your experience by participating in unique and innovative workshops led by area experts. At the conclusion of the symposium on Saturday, all attendees are invited to attend one of these specially curated workshops.
Below, you will find more information and descriptions for each workshop. Check back frequently for additions and registration information.
If you have specific questions or otherwise need assistance, please contact Kortney Smith at krsmit11@ncsu.edu
We sincerely appreciate your interest in participating in the Symposium!
Art of Communicating Science - Seeing (understanding) Through Looking, and Looking through Seeing
Led by Dr. Lucy Spelman, who teaches an interdisciplinary course on this topic at the Rhode Island School of Design
Improv Is Not Just for Comics!
Led by Rachel Klem, Acting Coach and Instructor, NC State and Amy Sawyers for ARTS NC State
Animal Orchestrations
Led by Jason Evans Groth, Digital Media Librarian and Aaron Keane, Music Instructor, NC State
Rapid Rendering, the Art of Seeing
Led by Dr. Michael Stoskopf, who teaches Veterinary Illustration as an elective course for veterinary students at the NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Dinosaur Illustrations-Bringing the Lost World Back to Life
Led by Dr. Ryan De Voe, Clinical Veterinarian at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Fun With Lyrics: Methods to Commemorate People or Events with a Song
Led by Laurie Gage, DVM, Dipl. American College of Zoological Medicine