Protein nanosheets curling into rosettes resemble a blossoming
bouquet of black and white flowers. Microscopic muscle fibers of
a bovine fetus evoke a swarm of fireflies soaring through the
black of night. And the inner-workings of a tobacco plant call
to mind the birth of a star in a far-away galaxy. The images in
the narrated slideshow “The Art of Science” and its accompanying
gallery exhibition are simultaneously works of art and glimpses
into the innovative research happening daily in the College of
Agriculture and Life Sciences. “In splendid detail and vibrant
colors, these beautiful images tell the story of the research we
are undertaking to curb pollution, feed a growing population,
and help people lead healthier lives,” said Saied Mostaghimi,
associate dean of research and graduate studies. “They are not
only beautiful, but they also highlight the hard science we are
tackling daily.” Jon Eisenback, a plant pathology, physiology,
and weed science professor, displays an image of what looks like
a field