Culture of Automation in Biotechnology through Art and Data

Non-credit

Instructor
Matej Vakula
Credit
Non credit
Schedule
January 15-16, 2025: 9:30-5
Location
E15-341

This two-day IAP workshop will explore the aesthetic dimensions of microfluidics and biotechnology. It will focus on creating interactive artworks highlighting the intersection of science and art through microfluidic technologies, including various lab-on-a-chip devices. Participants will prototype works that explore the cultural and visual implications of lab automation and biotechnological advancements, highlighting their aesthetic significance.

ACT lecturer Matej Vakula and Dr. Mehdi Salek, the lead instructor for MIT’s New Engineering Education Transformation Program, will lead the workshop.

Please email Matej Vakula at matej@mit.edu for more information or to sign up.

This IAP Course is Funded by the Council for the Arts at MIT (CAMIT).

Highlights

  • Introduction to Microfluidics by Dr. Salek
  • Talk by invited speaker Prof. Albert Folch (E15- 341)
  • Introduction to art and microfluidics by Matej Vakula
  • Guest talk on Bio media art and automation
  • Design session
  • Design presentations and networking
  • Exhibition in ACT Gallery (E-15 095) opens on Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Image courtesy of Matej Vakula.
Image courtesy of Matej Vakula.
Image courtesy of Matej Vakula.
Image courtesy of Matej Vakula.
Image courtesy of Matej Vakula.

Program

Wednesday, Jan 15:

  • 10 am-12 pm Introduction to microfluidics by Dr. Salek
  • 12 pm – 1 pm lunch break,
  • 1 pm – 1:15 pm Introduction to the IAP topic by Matej/Mehdi Intro
  • 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm First talk by invited speaker Albert Folch, microfluidics – scientific perspective, including (Q/A).
  • 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Second talk by the invited speaker Albert Folch, microfluidics and art, including (Q/A);
  • 3:45-4:45 guest lecture on biomedia art and automation
  • 4:45 pm – 5 pm short brainstorming session

Thursday,  Jan 16:

  • 10-10:45 am Culture of Automation: lecture by Matej Vakula on art, data, and speculative design approach to microfluidic art.
  • 11-11:45 am How to: Short Autodesk fusion session.
  • 12-1 pm lunch break.
  • 1-2 pm: sketch/prototype speculative design.
  • 2-3 pm: teamwork.
  • 3-4 pm: At the end of the class, showcase/consult IAP students (Present conceptual idea).

 

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