Inventing the Future: How to Make Stuff that Can Change the World
Abstract
Condensed matter physics and materials science are topics that persistently defy efforts to engage the public imagination. This is despite the fact that modern society thrives due to the development of thousands of new materials that are routine and essential parts of most people's everyday lives. In this talk I will describe progress towards creating video content that is designed to educate and entertain as it tells the story of how a material is conceived, created and embedded into our lives. I will not only present the resulting video, but will also describe the unique collaboration that has led to its production, which involves scientists and science communicators at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory and filmmakers, actors, and artists at the Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts. I will present insights gained from this new paradigm for producing science content for public consumption.
- Publication:
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APS March Meeting Abstracts
- Pub Date:
- 2019
- Bibcode:
- 2019APS..MARH47010B