SAW Showcase; July 2008

A Science, Art and Writing (SAW) Showcase event was held at the John Innes Centre in July 2008, presenting work inspired by research at the John Innes Centre and Institute of Food Research. 15 schools presented the fruits of their labours and photos from the event can be seen below.

The Science, Art and Writing (SAW) initiative breaks down traditional barriers between the arts and sciences. SAW uses images from science as a starting point for scientific experimentation, art and creative writing and in doing so stimulates creativity and scientific curiosity. School children realise that science and the arts are interconnected – and they discover new and exciting ways of looking at the world. SAW projects stimulate exploration, enquiry and creativity. And they are fun!

You can find out more about SAW by reading See Saw, an anthology of children’s poetry and artwork on scientific themes from the first SAW project (SAW Press, 2005; ISBN 0- 9550180-0-5), by visiting the SAW Trust website (www.sawtrust.org) and/or by contacting Professor Anne Osbourn (anne.osbourn@jic.ac.uk).

The SAW Trust (registered charity no. 1113386) depends on grants and donations to support its activities. Donations are gratefully received and should be sent to Anne Osbourn, John Innes Centre, Norwich NR4 7UH, made payable to the SAWTrust. Anne Osbourn would like to thank Society in Science and the BBSRC for funding for her outreach activities.