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Creating a Culture of Art in an Engineering Education
Paper ID #34857 Building STEAM: Creating a Culture of Art in an Engineering Education Dr. Katherine Hennessey Wikoff, Milwaukee School of Engineering Katherine Wikoff is a professor in the Humanities, Social Science, and Communication Department at Milwaukee School of Engineering, where she Is a member of the UX faculty and teaches courses in communication, film/media studies, and political science. She has a B.A. in political science from Wright State University and an M.A. and PhD in English from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Mr. James R. Kieselburg, Milwaukee School of Engineering Director and Curator, Grohmann Museum at Milwaukee School of Engineering Adjunct Professor, Visual Design, Milwaukee School of Engineering Margaret T. Dwyer, Milwaukee School of Engineering Margaret Dwyer has been a faculty member of the Milwaukee School of Engineering since 2007. Before coming to the classroom, she spent 15 years working for the state of Wisconsin as a publications edi- tor. She received a Bachelor’s Degree from Marquette University, a Master’s Degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison, and her teaching credentials from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She lives in the Milwaukee area. Dr. Candela Marini, Milwaukee School of Engineering Candela Marini is an Assistant Professor at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, where she co-directs the University Scholars Honors Program and coordinates the Spanish minor. She specializes in 19th- century Latin American history, with a focus on visual culture. She has published numerous articles on Latin American visual culture and literature. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Building STEAM: Creating a Culture of Art in an Engineering Education Abstract This paper discusses an ongoing, successful effort to create a culture of art at a STEM-centered university, not only within the engineering curriculum but also throughout campus life and its physical spaces. -
Fun Things to Do a Short Distance Away Milwaukee Restaurant Recommendations Nearby Shopping
Hilton Milwaukee City Center and Wisconsin Center 13 509 West Wisconsin Avenue | Milwaukee, WI | 414-271-7250 FUN THINGS TO DO A SHORT DISTANCE AWAY 1 “Bronze Fonz” Statue – The Bronze Fonz is a public artwork by American artist Gerald P. Sawyer, located on the Milwaukee Riverwalk in downtown. The Bronze 16 Fonz depicts Henry Winkler as “The Fonz,” a character in the television series Happy Days, set in Milwaukee. 2 Brewery Tour at Miller/Coors – From your personal tour guide to the ghost of Frederick Miller, you’ll experience over 155 years of brewing history with a modern-day twist. Every tour ends with our famous hospitality and what 30 everyone is waiting for – ice cold beer samples! 3 Harley Davidson Museum – Much more than a nostalgia trip for motorcycle enthusiasts, the Harley-Davidson Museum offers a glimpse of American history 32 and culture like you’ve never seen it before and celebrates the more than 100-year history of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. 4 Milwaukee Art Museum – An architectural landmark, comprised of three buildings designed by three legendary architects: Eero Saarinen, David Kahler, and Santiago Calatrava. The Museum’s collection contains nearly 25,000 works 25 31 of art and is one of the largest museums in the United States. MILWAUKEE RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATIONS Fine Dining 5 Milwaukee ChopHouse, Steakhouse, Seafood, American, 509 W Wisconsin Ave 6 The Capital Grille, Steakhouse, Seafood, 310 W Wisconsin Ave – .2 mi 7 Mo’s, Steakhouse, 720 N Plankinton Ave – .4 mi 15 8 Third Coast Provisions, American (New), Seafood, -
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8. Scottish Fest, Milwaukee Highland Games 18. Festa Italiana | July 19-21 | $13 29. Hip Hop Week MKE | Aug. 19-25 MUSEUMS June 1 | Hart Park, 6800 W. State St. | Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr. Location varies, visit hiphopweekmke.com The museum is a classic summer day excursion, FREE Why go? Bagpipes and Scottish food! Why go? There’s a children stage with dancers Why go? You’ll want to save the date for this and Milwaukee has a host to choose from, with and musicians performing throughout the day. event! Hip hop week debuted last year and was many of them offering free days. 9. Pride Fest | June 6-9 | $12-$15 And there’s fireworks to close out the festival! a hit. Stay tuned for the lineup. Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr. 1. Milwaukee Public Museum | 800 W. Wells St. Buy tickets online for a discount 19. Croatian Fest | July 20 | FREE 30. Mexican Fiesta | Aug. 23-25 | $15 FREE the first Thursday of the Month Why go? It’s never too early to teach kids about Croatian Park, 9100 S. 76th St. Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr. Why go? It’s what you thought of when you other identities. Visit the kid’s stage for a Why go? Celebrate Croatian culture! Why go? Celebrate Mexican Culture! heard “the museum.” From the Streets of Old family-friendly experience. Milwaukee to the dinosaurs, these exhibits are 20. Armenian Fest | July 21 | FREE 31. Third Ward Art Festival | Aug. 31-Sept. -
Hello, Milwaukee Downtown-Ers!
Hello, Milwaukee Downtown-ers! Spring is in the air, and as the weather warms we begin setting the table for the 13th installation of Downtown Dining Week, returning May 31 - June 7! Learn about the nearly 40 restaurants participating this year, then, stay tuned for a preview of each promotional menu. After last year's resounding event success, plans for Sculpture Milwaukee 2018 are underway, with 20+ new art works on deck. Plus, later this month, Tony Cragg's Mixed Feelings, a piece from the 2017 installation, will be permanently placed outside City Hall, thanks to an anonymous donor. A new book about my dog, Bob, is getting a"paws" from dog and city lovers alike. Produced and published by my daughter, Shawna Nicols, the proceeds are going toward Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21's Key to Change campaign to end chronic homelessness in our community. Plus, this month marks NEWaukee's 7th Annual YPWeek, April 20 - 28. Channeling the passion that young professionals bring to the workplace, the weeklong event continues to expand with 30 communities involved in this year's lineup of volunteer, education and community revitalization events. Thanks for reading! Beth Weirick CEO Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 [email protected] YPWEEK RETURNS APRIL 20 - 28 Presented by Northwestern Mutual, NEWaukee's YPWeek returns to Milwaukee this April. The catalytic young professionals event has spread to nearly 30 surrounding Wisconsin communities since its launch in 2012, and serves as a weeklong platform for discovery, community engagement and enhanced connections among young professionals in Wisconsin. YPWeek brings together key leaders in the community at locations that integrate unique cultural assets with learning and social interaction.