Art of Polymers
What is a polymer?
Why do tires and artificial joints wear out, and how can we prevent that?
What would polymers “sound like” if they were music?
These and other questions are addressed in the musical concert/scientific exposition entitled “Art of Polymers,” We encourage you to engage with us as we explore polymer chemistry's past, present, and (most importantly) future.
Watch our show (an excerpted musical piece is provided below), share it with those you know, and/or if you are interested in setting up a watch party and inviting a MONET researcher to attend for Q&A, send an email to monet-cci at duke dot edu! We look forward to hearing from you!
Our goal is to convey the following messages:
Polymer properties positively impact the quality of life
Big challenges in polymer chemistry include enhanced lifetime and mechanical performance
Advancements that address those challenges must consider global sustainability
Specific technical accomplishments of MONET
Science and art depend on the synergistic interplay of creativity and mode of execution
Chemists come from everywhere and play many different roles in scientific research
We strategically partner to:
Create new content in high-value tailored outreach experiences
Assess these activities and use that knowledge to identify
Refine components that especially effective.
Expand the reach and impact of our creations by deploying them in public outreach events across the country.
Through this framework, we aim to reach non-specialist audiences of all ages, interests, and backgrounds.
To propose an outreach partnership, please contact us here.