Finding a way: art-science communication from the perspective of an artist and educator

Invited paper for the Academic Practice Network Event titled 'Still divided cultures? Researching the practice interactions of art and science.', organized by the Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE). Abstract: As an artist Nathan's interdisciplinary research in art and science embraces neurobiology, optics and digital technologies which has resulted in interactive art installations exhibited internationally. In collaboration with scientists in Japan and the UK he has been creating artworks that challenge spatial perception, looking for new ways to develop and extend our understanding of what we see and how we interact with our environment.­ In addition to his work as an artist he established and Directs the first MA Art and Science course at CSM in 2011, about which he says 'Over the years I have found that there is a deep interest in exploring areas of creative and intellectual enquiry that do not necessarily fit into single subject areas and encourages the investigation of ideas that may be shared across disciplines. By creating an environment that encourages this we can be most inquisitive and allow ourselves the opportunity to challenge preconceptions as we discover new connections and evolve different strategies for advancing research and creative practice. Which is why the MA Art and Science engages with scientists, artists, designers and researchers from a broad spectrum.'

Video ergo sum: an artist’s thoughts on inventing with computer technology in the creation of artworks

Abstract: The computer, while not a new concept, has in its modern form transformed the way we disseminate ideas, interact with one another and enhanced our capacity to acquire information. From the artist’s perspective digital imaging presents opportunities for visual invention and challenges in how visual form is mediated. In my artwork I use the computer as a means to create imagery that would not be possible without its use, and that enables exploration of an artificially created space that enhances spatial awareness and challenges our perception of what we encounter

In Search of Meaning

Essay published in the catalogue for the exhibition 'From Centre' London, April 2015

The research and the creation of a stage manager\u27s book for The sound of music musical tour show

During the research for the components of a musical production tour company of “The Sound of Music” (Play by Lindsey and Cruze and Music by Rodgers and Hammerstein), the Producer begins with constructing the organizational structure and ascribing essential jobs focusing on the Stage Manager’s position and his duties. As an organized and informative leader, the Stage Manager’s main responsibility is to create a book which will assist him/her in processing necessary evolving data into a clear and communicative information. During the production phases, The Stage Manager’s book assists with managing technical and artistic needs using distinctive lists: sound, lights, props, costume, and ground plans. Also, it assists the Stage Manager in prompting sound, light and crew cues from a well-prepared prompt script, which generates smooth rehearsals and performances. Thus, in a large musical capacity the creation of a Stage Manager’s book is an inevitable organizational production tool

Deepwater Drilling: Law, Policy, and Economics of Firm Organization and Safety

Although the causes of the Deepwater Horizon spill are not yet conclusively identified, significant attention has focused on the safety-related policies and practices—often referred to as the safety culture—of BP and other firms involved in drilling the well. This paper defines and characterizes the economic and policy forces that affect safety culture and identifies reasons why those forces may or may not be adequate or effective from the public’s perspective. Two potential justifications for policy intervention are that: a) not all of the social costs of a spill may be internalized by a firm; and b) there may be principal-agency problems within the firm, which could be reduced by external monitoring. The paper discusses five policies that could increase safety culture and monitoring: liability, financial responsibility (a requirement that a firm’s assets exceed a threshold), government oversight, mandatory private insurance, and risk-based drilling fees. We find that although each policy has a positive effect on safety culture, there are important differences and interactions that must be considered. In particular, the latter three provide external monitoring. Furthermore, raising liability caps without mandating insurance or raising financial responsibility requirements could have a small effect on the safety culture of small firms that would declare bankruptcy in the event of a large spill. The paper concludes with policy recommendations for promoting stronger safety culture in offshore drilling; our preferred approach would be to set a liability cap for each well equal to the worst-case social costs of a spill, and to require insurance up to the cap.Deepwater Horizon, BP oil spill, safety culture, government policy, liability caps, financial responsibility, insurance

Eficácia da hidroterapia na dor e capacidade funcional em pacientes com espondilite anquilosante: uma revisão bibliográfica

Projeto de Graduação apresentado à Universidade Fernando Pessoa como parte dos requisitos para obtenção do grau de Licenciado em FisioterapiaIntrodução: Espondilite anquilosante (EA) é uma doença reumática crónica sistémica, sendo um protótipo de espondiloartropatias seronegativas caracterizada por inflamação, afetando predominantemente a coluna vertebral, os métodos de tratamento recomendados são fisioterapia supervisionada recorrendo-se ao tratamento convencional ou à prática de hidroterapia. Objetivo: Determinar os efeitos da hidroterapia na dor e capacidade funcional, nos pacientes com espondilite anquilosante (EA). Metodologia: Pesquisa computorizada nas bases de dados PEDro, Science Direct, EBSCO e PubMed/Medline, para identificar os estudos randomizados controlados que avaliaram os efeitos da hidroterapia na EA. Resultados: Nesta revisão foram incluídos 5 estudos envolvendo 251 indivíduos, com classificação 5,6 metodológica na escala de PEDro. Conclusões: A hidroterapia parece influenciar positivamente no tratamento de pacientes com espondilite anquilosante melhorando parâmetros como a dor e a capacidade funcional. No entanto estes efeitos parecem perder-se com o tempo, e por isso as diferenças entre a hidroterapia e outro tipo de tratamentos parecem esbater-se com o tempo.Introduction: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic systemic rheumatic disease, being a prototype of seronegative spondyloarthropathies characterized by inflammation, affecting predominantly the vertebral column, the recommended treatment methods are supervised physiotherapy using the conventional exercices or the practice of hydrotherapy. Objective: To determine the effects of hydrotherapy on pain and functional capacity in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Methods: Computerized research in the databases PEDro, Science Direct, EBSCO and PubMed / Medline, to identify randomized controlled trials that evaluated the effects of hydrotherapy in AS. Results This review included 5 studies involving 251 individuals, with a methodological classification of 5.6 on the PEDro scale. Conclusions: Hydrotherapy has shown its effectiveness on pain, stiffness and mobility of the spine, which have a direct impact on patients' functional capacity.N/

Organizational Design for Spill Containment in Deepwater Drilling Operations in the Gulf of Mexico: Assessment of the Marine Well Containment Company (MWCC)

The Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in April 2010 led to the deaths of 11 workers, a six-month moratorium on deepwater drilling in the Gulf, and nearly three months of massive engineering and logistics efforts to stop the spill. The series of failures before the well was finally capped and the spill contained revealed an inability to deal effectively with a well in deepwater and ultradeepwater. Ensuring that containment capabilities are adequate for drilling operations at these depths is therefore a salient challenge for government and industry. In this paper we assess the Marine Well Containment Company (MWCC), a consortium aimed at designing and building a system capable of containing future deepwater spills in the Gulf. We also consider alternatives for long-term readiness for deepwater spill containment. We focus on the roles of liability and regulation as determinants of readiness and the adequacy of incentives for technological innovation in oil spill containment technology to keep pace with advances in deepwater drilling capability. Liability and regulation can significantly influence the strength of these incentives. In addition, we discuss appropriate governance structure as a major determinant of the effectiveness of MWCC.oil spill, containment, industry R&D, liability, regulation, governance, innovation