Meet 6 Artists whose skills meet where STEM and ART intersect.
May 15, 2021
When we explore the difference between STEM and STEAM we discover that STEM represents a modern approach to science and technology that focuses on solving problems through critical thinking and analytical skills. STEAM education explores the same subjects, but integrates creative thinking and applied arts into the equation.
Art and design is about creating and revealing innovative ways of problem-solving, integrating principles, and presenting information. By adding the elements of art and creative design to STEM-based thinking, GLOWS encourages youth to use both sides of their brain—analytical and creative— to become tomorrow’s best thinkers.
Event Details:
Date – Saturday May 15, 2021
10am PST
Online via Zoom
Free
Creative Thinkers: Artists Thrive with Science & Technology is a micro-conference for Kootenay youth in grades 7-12 that showcases how Creative Design helps professionals grow their businesses, skills, and career opportunities, so they can do what they love. During this 4 hour virtual conference you’ll meet 6 Artists who’s skill-sets meet where science, technology and art intersect.
Here at GLOWS (Growing and Learning Opportunities With STEAM) the Kootenay Association for Science & Technology’s youth program, we develop programs to encourage youth to explore education and career paths in STEAM (Science, Technology< Engineering, Art & Math) fields. If you’re a student who loves science and technology, but feels most confident when encouraged to be creative. Creative Thinkers is designed with you in mind.
What you’ll learn from the stories you’ll hear
- Decision making for your future
- How problem solving can help you build skills
- Why perseverance is necessary for creativity
- Art and technology for musicians
- The science of sound
- How art and design cultivate innovation
And stories that take you
- From Civil Engineering to Textile Fabrication & Entrepreneurship.
- From Architecture to Animation
- From Ski Patrol to Videography
- From Early Childhood Education to European Tours
- From ski town sound guy to mic’d up President Obama
- From Solopreneur to Master Collaborator
Join us on Saturday May 15, 2021 to celebrate creativity, design, and STEAM at this virtual Science Odyssey event for Kootenay Youth.
Meet the Artists
Jonathan Boreham
Founder, The Sound Fundamentals
After starting out as an amateur musician touring the UK, I took an interest in ‘the other side of the microphone’ and graduated with a degree in Broadcast and Audio Engineering. After a summer of touring the UK working festivals like Glastonbury & Reading, I took a 3 month ‘Ski Vacation’ to BC.
That was 13 years ago and I am very grateful to have continued my career on another continent, making memories and friends in every state, province and country. I’ve been lucky enough to travel the world working with some amazing artists; Chainsmokers, Diplo, Bob Dylan, Mumford & Sons, Barrack Obama, Zac Brown Band and many others. The adrenaline and buzz from each show never gets old!
These days I am involved in many festivals, concerts and tours along with loudspeaker designs, creative stage setups and music production in my studio.
Scott Matson
Founder, Northern Ultralight
Scott Matson is the founder of Northern Ultralight, a small company producing lightweight adventure equipment based in Nelson, BC. After graduating with a degree in civil engineering in 2014, he spent a couple of years in the workforce designing structural components for buildings. In 2016 Scott set off on the journey of a lifetime; as he attempted to walk across the United States. Traveling from Mexico to Canada along the Pacific Crest Trail. Over the course of this 4,265 km trek he became hooked on “trail life” and the desire for more adventure was still burning strong by the time he reached the Canadian border, thus marking the completion of his first thru hike.
Being a natural born tinkerer and craftsman, Scott thought it would be a fun project to try to design and build his own pack to carry for his next trip trip. The initial backpack design was then refined over many months, and Northern Ultralight launched with its first product in mid-2018. It has been 3 years since launching his business and it has been jam packed with excitement, challenges, and countless learning opportunities.
Sage McBride
Musician + Creative Arts Consultant
Sage McBride is one of the core members of the alternative folk band Shred Kelly.
Shred Kelly has released five albums, toured Canada, Europe, United States, United Kingdom and Australia.
Throughout the past year Sage has pivoted to do work in digital live streaming, content creation and has worked for Creative BC and Festival Seekers as a coach for grant writing and digital marketing strategies.
Erich Leidums
Digital Creator + Vlogger
Erich Leidums is a digital creator who makes videos that inspires his viewers to get outside and take on adventures of their own. With 3 kids and a passion for the outdoor mountain lifestyle Erich began documenting his adventures as a dad and sharing them with the world under the handle “That Mountain Life.” With over 300k views on Youtube and 119k followers on Instagram, Erich has recently expanded his audience and is pursuing a career in full-time content creation. Erich graduated from Algonquin College with a Business Diploma in Adventure Tourism and has learned how to record, edit and tell stories through videos through the process of trial and error. Erich currently works as a Ski Patroller at Fernie Alpine Resort in the winters and works as paramedic for the British Columbia Ambulance Service throughout the rest of the year.
Nick Marks
Lead Designer, birr agency
Nick Marks found his creative path at an early age while attending numerous art camps at the Museum of Beaux Arts in Montreal and taking several art classes throughout high school. It was his grandfather’s background in civil engineering and mathematics that led Nick to study architecture at Vanier College and blend science with art and design.
As an artist and maker, architecture was missing the tangible aspects to design. Nick attended Bishop’s University to study fine arts and quickly found a passion for graphic design. Nick moved West to snowboard and worked as a graphic designer in the ski and snowboard industry for several years designing ski magazines, trail maps, and gear review videos.
However, the yearning for working with his hands was strong, so Nick returned to study furniture making at Selkirk College in Nelson, BC. This program required math, science and artistic abilities.
Nick started Mona Design Company in 2015 building one-of-kind furniture, built-in cabinets, custom signs, and custom woodworking. His diverse background in art and design eventually led to more graphic design client projects and completed the circle back to graphic design. Mona Design Co. is a creative studio that is an extension of several creative pursuits from woodworking, graphic design, industrial sewing and illustration.
Currently, Nick works for birr agency as lead designer: building brands for companies, animations, print design, and illustrations. Creatives working in science and technology fields have the ability to problem solve in ways that make products and apps stand out with design.
Colleen Gentemann
Filmmaker
Colleen is a master collaborator with an eye for detail. Running as a one woman show for many years, she has explored every angle of film production. Her work often showcases and empowers women in action sports. A certified drone pilot, award-winning DP and Editor, Colleen’s work specializes in finding the human element; the moments that we can laugh at and connect over. With humour a central part of what makes her tick, she is passionate about the KBTV brand, and creating a platform in which she can reach and entertain a wide audience.
Creative Thinkers is made possible with the support of National Science & Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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