Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya
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| Born | 1992 (age 31–32) Atlanta, U.S. |
| Nationality | Asian American |
| Citizenship | American |
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| Occupation | Multidisicplinary artist |
Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya is a neuroscientist-turned-artist,[1] speaker[2] based in Brooklyn, New York (state)|New York.[3] She is also a STEM advocate. Phingbodhipakkiya is known as a multidisciplinary artist who bridges the seemingly different world of science and design through her projects and exhibits. She aims to convey complex scientific ideas to a wider audience through her art. She is also the one behind the project Beyond Curie.[4]
Her parents are Thai and Indonesian immigrants and she was born in the suburbs of Atlanta.[5]
Education and Experience
Phingbodhipakkiya studied Neuroscience at Columbia University. She worked for several years at Columbia Medical Center, where she also conducted research regarding Alzheimer's disease.[5] Eventually, she took a master's degree in Communication Design at Pratt Institute in New York.[6]
Phingbodhipakkiya had also written content regarding neuroscience for Inc. and TED.[7]
As an Artist
When asked how she made the shift from a researcher to an artist, Phingbodhipakkiya narrates a moment when a patient asked her about the scientific field:
As a multidisicplinary artist, Phingbodhipakkiya has made use of augmented reality, interactive installation, biodesign and 3D printed sculptures. [8]
Phingbodhipakkiya is inspired by the works of Bruno Munari; she is compelled by how he pairs colors and shape.[9]
The Leading Strand
The Leading Strand is a project founded by Phingbodhipakkiya and backed by TED that aims to convey important scientific breakthroughs through visual works. [5]
Beyond Curie
Beyond Curie is a series of exhibits that acknowledges unsung women with remarkable contributions to the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. [4]
References
- ↑ Karel, Janna (27 September 2019). "Neuroscientist-turned-artist presents first show in Las Vegas". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Las Vegas Review-Journal, Inc. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ↑ "Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya". FRESH Speakers. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ↑ Mallozzi, Vincent M. (27 April 2019). "He Took the Leap First, Bad Knees and All". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Bondy, Halley. "Meet the woman who is proving that artists have a place in STEM". NBC News. Comcast Corporation.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Chun, Paulo (1 May 2017). "#RedefineAtoZ: Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya Is Bridging the World Between Science and Design". NBC News. Comcast Corporation. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ↑ "Pratt Institute | News | Solved: Pratt Alumna Blends Art, Design, and Science to Connect Viewers with the Natural World". www.pratt.edu. Pratt Institute. January 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ↑ "Publications". Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya—Multidisciplinary Artist. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ↑ "Connective Tissue by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya | Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art | University of Nevada, Las Vegas". www.unlv.edu. University of Nevada. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ↑ Blackmon, Grayson (8 November 2019). "Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya's Community of Microbes: a celebration of color and science". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
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