Community Engagement in Science Through Art - Cytochrome C
The finished Cytochrome C sculpture lit up.
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Morgantown, West VirginiaRegion:
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http://cestaprogram.com/2018-program.htmlOVERVIEW
Students in the 2018 iteration of the Community Engagement in Science Through Art program created a sculpture that represents the porphryn of the cytochrome C enzyme. Within are ceramic reliefs that show species from different kingdoms of life to highlight the conservation of this enzyme across kingdoms. In addition, the sculpture contains USB ports to charge mobile devices (suggestive of the role of cytochrome C in the electron transport chain).
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Community Engagement in Science Through Art program brings students from all disciplines together to educate and engage the community to discuss the beauty of science through art and understanding. The goal is to bring science to the community in a format that is fun, interesting, educational and beautiful.