Professior Juniata College Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Science, art, and story are core components of human creativity. When we try to separate them with artificial disciplinary boundaries, we weaken our ability to imagine and understand the world. Comic stories about science bring all three elements together in a medium where they can mix and amplify each other.I use comics to tell stories about insects. Insects provide a dizzying array of weird and wonderful life histories perfect for a visual medium like comics. Stories that feature engaging and visually interesting insect characters can help readers connect personally with these amazing aliens underfoot and forge a richer understanding of the natural world and why we should protect it.