Preliminary results reveal a wide range of motivations, goals, and values that have inspired creators to make SciArt, from making science accessible to revealing unseen aspects of daily life. Using NVivo qualitative analysis software, we applied a collaborative approach to analyzing the data, informed by both relevant academic literature and our lived experiences as science artists, science communicators, and professionals working in visual science communication. How did these creators first get involved in SciArt? What do they value about the work that they do? What do they hope to achieve through it? This project seeks to address these questions through a qualitative inductive analysis of 131 interviews with practicing science artists drawn from the blog of the Canadian nonprofit, Art the Science. Yet, despite the growing interest in these artworks from funders, scientists, and science communicators, relatively little is known about science artists themselves. Often heralded as a way to make science more accessible, engaging, or socially relevant, SciArt initiatives are increasingly included in science communication and knowledge mobilization plans for major research projects. Created by both individual artist and collaborative scientist-artist teams, these artworks draw inspiration and influence from scientific findings or methods, and feature a range of mediums and techniques. Science Art (“SciArt”) is a fast-growing and popular form of visual expression. Why create SciArt? A qualitative investigation into science artists’ goals, values, and professional journeysĪlice Fleerackers, PhD Student, Interdisciplinary Studies Julia Krolik, Information Designer, Founder: Pixels and Plans | Art the Science & Paige Jarreau, VP of Science Communication, LifeOmic

10:10am to 10:55am: Session 1, Moderated by Vanja Zdjelar

Qualitative Research Showcase Program 10:00am to 10:10am: Welcomeīrief introductions & housekeeping items.

Presentations will demonstrate how SFU research teams have used or are using NVivo and share tips or tricks for working with NVivo. The symposium will highlight all of the ways that the SFU NVivo user community is working with NVivo. The Qualitative Research Showcase is an opportunity for SFU researchers, including graduate students and honours undergraduates, to share their qualitative research projects.

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