Florida State University’s annual Art in STEM exhibition is now on view at the Dirac Science Library and online, celebrating its 11th year. The show features 26 artworks created by FSU students and postdoctoral researchers from STEM disciplines, including ecology, neuroscience, geology, and biomedical sciences. Works range from watercolors to digital photography, such as Maya Roselli’s “Life in Technicoral,” a microscopic image of rugose coral. The exhibition is a collaboration among FSU’s Graduate Women in STEM (GWIS), the College of Arts and Sciences, and FSU Libraries, with a people’s choice award to be announced on September 19.
This exhibition matters because it bridges the gap between science and art, highlighting the often-overlooked creative side of STEM research. By allowing scientists to visually interpret their work, it fosters interdisciplinary appreciation and public engagement with complex research. The show also provides a platform for emerging researchers to share their artistic expression, reinforcing the value of visual communication in scientific discovery.