Transformative research is at the core of Science Gallery Atlanta
SGA brings together science, art, technology, and design to deliver world-class educational and cultural experiences that ignite public creativity and discovery where science and art collide.
To develop our exhibitions, Science Gallery Atlanta takes submissions from researchers and artists around a thematic topic and together we infuse the latest research and discoveries into each exhibit piece to support the public dissemination of art and science to the broader community! SGA also serves as a research hub, allowing researchers to collect data from our visitors in their exhibit pieces and workshops hosted in our space.
Active Research Partnerships
To expand the clinical/social research the Hackney Lab will study the positive impacts of partner dance for people living with Parkinson’s Disease. SGA is partnering with the Hackney Lab and will host the associated workshops and performances in the gallery. This work is funded by the National Endowment for Arts(NEA). (Project Dates: 2024 - 2025)
Data Collections Conducted Through SGA
The Saikawa lab at Emory University has partnered with Historic Westside Gardens (HWG), whose members and staff live in the Westside community, to test a variety of active and potential growing spaces for heavy metals and metalloids, such as lead, zinc, and arsenic. Our work in the Westside has led to the finding of slag, a toxic byproduct from industrial practices. A result of this finding ultimately led to the establishment of the Westside Lead Superfund site. In soil screening, health, outreach, and partnership (soilSHOP), we offer free soil lead screening to those interested and bring soil samples to the event. The Saikawa Lab hosted a soil collection event at Science Gallery Atlanta in September 2023.
GRIEF RESEARCH
In April 2020, Science Gallery Atlanta, Science Gallery Detroit and Science Gallery Dublin came together to create the live-streamed event Science of Grief. The collaborative event was a three-hour online exploration of loss, hope, and creativity, featuring scientists, poets, musicians, researchers, artists, and healthcare workers.
Participants responded to a short survey about their experiences with Grief.
This project was the first Network-wide research initiative by Science Gallery, shaped by PI Mark Rapaport MD at Emory University.
Published Works Based on SGA Partnerships
Kozbi Bayne, Emory University Class of 25’ served as a mediator in the SGA exhibitions and through her work as a mediator, she connected to Faculty Research Fellow, Madeline Hackney, and is now working as a research assistant at Dr. Hackney's Neurokinesiology Lab.
Dr. Madeleine Hackney is an Associate Professor in the Emory School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology and a Research Scientist with the Center for Visual and Neurocognitive Rehabilitation at the Atlanta VA. She served as a Science Gallery Atlanta Faculty Research Fellow from 2021 - 2023.
Intergenerational Methods for Processing Art to Understand Challenging Topics: Addiction (IMPACT)
Authors: Bayne K, Virani P, Gittleman I, Prusin T, Hall F, Hackney ME
Want to conduct research with us in the future?
We want to know about your research! Can you see yourself conducting research experiments alongside an upcoming Science Gallery Atlanta exhibition season? Would you like to expose your work to thousands of young people?
Science Gallery is interested in opportunities to be a part of your research and may even be able to support grant applications to sponsors like NSF, NEA, and NIH. SGA is a community learning center that provides access to thousands of visitors eager to participate in and support research!
Reach out to us at sciencegallery@emory.edu!