A Trip to Power Arts Building!

Art Professor in Residence (PIR) Triada Samaras, and Professor in Residence Dina Scacchetti, went on an interesting 'field trip' to the William Paterson University (WPU) Power Arts Building last Tuesday afternoon where they were met by Professor Michael Rees, a professor and sculptor specializing in three-D technologies.  Professors Samaras and Scacchetti were taken on a tour of the WPU sculpture and digital studios by Professor Rees who will be working with them to implement the Geraldine R. Dodge STEAM Grant.  

 












 













Pictured Above:  Art PIR Triada Samaras and PIR Dina Scacchetti with the 3-D printers.

After the tour, the three professors sat down in Professor Rees's office where they began brainstorming possible connections between the emerging high school STEAM program that is currently developing at SOIT and GOPA, and the WPU Arts Program.

Many possibilities for the future were discussed including professional development for the GOPA and SOIT teachers, as well as workshops for the SOIT and GOPA students to be held at the Powers Arts Building emphasizing 3-D sculpture creation using the latest technologies.

Above: WPU PIR Dina Scacchetti, Art PIR Triada Samaras and Art Professor Michael Rees