THE INSTITUTE
Talk

Creative Convergence: The Role of Artists in Expanding Scientific Inquiry and UAE’s Vision for Innovation

Monday, April 21, 2025, 6:00PM

NYUAD Institute Building, Lecture Hall

Past Event

Open to the Public

This panel explores how integrating art, science and engineering fosters innovation, broadens perspectives, and drives societal contributions. In the UAE’s cultural and scientific landscape, interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial to engage the public, inspire creativity, and support the nation’s long-term goals in education and research. Panel Members
  • Stephanie Rosenthal, Director of the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Project
  • Iyad Rahwan, Director of the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin
  • Henry Tan, Artist in Residence at the NYU Abu Dhabi Center for Genomics and Systems Biology
Moderated by
  • Maya Allison, NYU Abu Dhabi Chief Curator and Galleries Executive Director

In collaboration with

Center for Genomics and Systems Biology