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. 2023 Feb 9;21(2):e3001992. doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3001992

Table 1. Resources for integrating art and science.

Opportunity Example
Transdisciplinary groups
Science–art conferences ComSciCon: Conferences for graduate students focusing on science communication.
Standalone organizations Guerilla Science: Consulting and training for expanding the reach of science.
University centers Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science: University-based center that provides training in science communication.
Individual labs Incubator Art Lab: Art/science laboratory focused on biotechnology and art.
Funding mechanisms
Federal agencies Sound Health Initiative: National Institutes for Health–National Endowments for the Arts collaboration with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the National Symphony Orchestra.
Universities Center for Art, Science, and Technology (CAST): Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Andrew W. Mellon Foundation center for connecting art, science, and technology.
Foundations Vanderbilt University’s Institute for Infection, Immunology, and Inflammation Artist-in-Residence program, funded by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund.
Multiple funding sources BioArt Laboratories is a physical laboratory and foundation supported by the Netherlands Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science as well as local, private, and state funding sources.
Grants to individuals Civic Science Fellows: Fellowship program supporting individuals working to connect science and society supported by a variety of non-profits and philanthropy organizations.